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Powerstroke2000 · 06-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Sorry folks, yes...it's a socket 478. It looks like a simple install, but we'll see how easy it is once I receive some instruction on doing this right!

I've installed hard drives, Ram and a new DVD burner in the past, so I'm not totally foreign to opening up the computer (actually it's open now with a room fan blowing on the CPU!).

I don't know how difficult/easy the current heatsink will be to come off? Is it stuck on real well, or will it pull off once the two cam-lock levers are lifted?

I don't see any adhesive in the packaging of my new fan/heat sink, but there is a black substance on the bottom of the heat sink, so I'll assume that will be placed directly on the CPU?

Thanks again!

Dale

06-04-2007, 11:13 AM	#5
Powerstroke2000 Member (8 bit) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 203	Sorry folks, yes...it's a socket 478. It looks like a simple install, but we'll see how easy it is once I receive some instruction on doing this right! I've installed hard drives, Ram and a new DVD burner in the past, so I'm not totally foreign to opening up the computer (actually it's open now with a room fan blowing on the CPU!). I don't know how difficult/easy the current heatsink will be to come off? Is it stuck on real well, or will it pull off once the two cam-lock levers are lifted? I don't see any adhesive in the packaging of my new fan/heat sink, but there is a black substance on the bottom of the heat sink, so I'll assume that will be placed directly on the CPU? Thanks again! Dale __________________ Quad Core PC Q 8200, 4 GB memory, 500 GB Sata HD & Intel Graphics Media accelerator 3100 - DVD/RW Dual Layer multi-drive.