Intel CPU fan

Ewan Collins

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Hi , im in the middle of buying a processor for my PC which has a gtx 960 and currently have a crappy intel i3 4170

I was just wondering if i could buy a new processor ( i5 4460 ) without a fan and just use my old fan with my i3 .

Can i just use thermal paste to stick the old fan on the new CPU or do i have to buy a whole new CPU fan?
 
Solution
Buy a new fan. The i3 fans are smaller than i5s and the i5s are just barely enough to keep one cool. You can pick one up that's equal for not a lot more than new paste.