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Uh oh! No cooling fan/heatsink for processor/old one work?

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Yes i was wondering if could use my old coolermaster cm12v that was used for my athlon 2800+, with my new athlon 64 5400+ x2? or can i buy a new one from radioshack, office depot... Don't got a bestbuy down here so what our my options i need to buy one today can't wait for shipping over the weekend

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You should be able to use the coolermaster, I would order an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64Pro to replace it very soon.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185125

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Do the processors use the same slot? if so, then there is no reason that it shouldn't work.

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