I have a gigabite (GA-G41M-ES2L) LGA775 socket moterboard.
Were online can I find a heat sink and model number.
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I have a gigabite (GA-G41M-ES2L) LGA775 socket moterboard.
Were online can I find a heat sink and model number.
Are you looking for a specific heat sink and fan or just a heat sink?
Newegg.com has heat sinks w/fans. Here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc=
I prefer Thermaltake or Zalman brands.
I think I need to add that processor is a Intel Pentium 4 631 3.0GHz 800Mz 2MB
This sounds go if it is compatible
This one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106134
Or this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118003
Will be compatible. Cheaper ones will work but I wouldn't use them. All of them in that first link will work for that CPU.
The motherboard is showing 4 pin. Will this actualy work with a 3 pin fan?
Nope, but here is a list of those that are four pin.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc=
I still like Thermaltake and Zalman for choices. Though I only saw one Thermaltake and have never used that specific one. Pay attention that they fit the LGA775 motherboard.
This one does:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118020
It is possible to use a 3-pin fan on a 4-pin header, but you will lose the variable speed control.
thanks supersparks...ill try that.
I knew there was a way, but couldn't think what it stopped working if you used a three pin on a 4pin motherboard. Thanks Nick. I'll try to remember that bit of info.
As SuperSparks said, it is possible to run a 3 wire fan however it will run at 100%. I.E. it will be LOUD. CPU fans use PWM fans for a reason.