I bought a new CPU HSF, but how do I replace it?

[superman123]

Is it as simple as taking out the old one, and putting in the new one?
Or do I have to clean anything or something?
Thanks a lot for your help again

BTW I just built the computer about a month ago, so its fairly new. Its an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0GHZ, and I was using the stock cooler. I'm getting an Arctic Cooling Alpine 7 Pro for Socket 775 .

[Cricket]

Remove the motherboard from the case when replacing the HSF (heatsink/fan)...it'll make things go much easier.

When replacing an existing HSF with a new one you should always clean off the old thermal compound/pad completely and apply fresh thermal compound.

When installing the new heatsink just follow the instructions that came with it.

To remove the LGA775 heatsink just turn the 4 pins so that the arrow faces towards the heatsink and then lift the pins up. See this web page...it shows you how to install the LGA775 HSF but you can just do the reverse to remove it.

Cricket

[shadowpr]

Clean off the old thermal paste, and use some new paste before installing the new heatsink.

[superman123]

How much does the new paste cost, and what should I use to clean off the old one?

and doesnt it come attached to the bottom of the new heatsink? do i still need to buy the thermal paste?

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by superman123 How much does the new paste cost?

About $10.

Originally Posted by superman123 and what should I use to clean off the old one?

A clean rag and alcohol.

Originally Posted by superman123 and doesnt it come attached to the bottom of the new heatsink?

Not always.

Originally Posted by superman123 do i still need to buy the thermal paste?

If your new heatsink has a thermal pad already attached to it then you don't need thermal compound.

Cricket

[superman123]

Thermal Interface Material: Pre-applied MX-1 Paste

does that mean its already applied?

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by superman123 Thermal Interface Material: Pre-applied MX-1 Paste does that mean its already applied?

Yes.

Cricket

[Panama Red]

superman, please use the edit button when you have multiple posts within a few minutes of each other.
Thanx.