Older Heatsync for Newer CPU

exiztone · 06-11-2005 01:05AM #1

Hiya, I bought an Athlon XP1900+ & heatsync together. I was thinking of replacing the cpu with an XP2200+ for that little extra boost. I just want to make sure it's not going to overheat.

Doing regular tasks, my CPU is at 48 degrees and my system at 47. What kind of temperatures would I expect to see if I changed the CPU. I know the CPUs aren't hugely different in spec, but I'm just being careful.

Cheers

Giblet · 06-11-2005 01:47AM

I wouldn't bother changing CPU. It's a little hot, but I wouldn't worry unless it's consistantly hitting above 55. You could just replace the heatsink.

exiztone · 06-11-2005 04:38AM

Ah, you're probably right.

Check it out.

I might buy this, I'd never have to worry about overheating then

Col_Loki · 07-11-2005 03:07PM

You should be fine with the existing fan TBH, it actually might run a little cooler than the Xp1900+, possibly being the newer core.

Khannie · 07-11-2005 04:01PM

As Col said....it may actually run cooler, depends on your chip. See here for per-chip wattage. If there's > +15% in the power difference though, you might be as well shelling out for a new heatsink / fan.

Older Heatsync for Newer CPU

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