Intel 8400 heatsink compatibility

[rhuobhe]

I am interested in purchasing an e8400 intel cpu but the heatsink that the seller is offering is a heatsink that came with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 he is not sure if it will work or not.

Would that heatsink (q9550) work and be compatible with the e8400 if I decide to purchase it?

Thansk for your help

 

[dragonsprayer]

they are no good if they are aluminum core

if they are copper core they are fine for 3.4ghz maybe 3.6 keep it under 65-70c with orthos and hot room

get a good cooler its worth it - sounds like tiger - buy it somewhere else

 

[rhuobhe]

I'm not really looking to overclock at this point. This is an office PC with a slow 2.0 ghz core 2 and I want to upgrade it to 3.0 ghz (e8400). Does anyone know for sure is the quad core q9550 stock heatsink/fan will be compatible with this e8400?

Keep in mind that I am not a heavy hardware/overclocking hobbyist.

 

[dragonsprayer]

yes it fits for sure!

overlclocking is not for hobbiest it speeds up production

i build only oc systems and sell then to graphics people, lawyers and traders > last 3 customers!