Cpu fan fit in Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard?

[djsmurf91]

hey ive got acer aspire x5400 with amd Athlon ii x3 445 processor ive put all my components in a new case, the cpu fan if not the original one for some reason its more like and its not a clip on one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-com-95mm-Socket-Cooler-Heatsink/dp/B000RLH2GW/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1352629308&sr=8-19

Ive ordered a new motherboard and want to use my processor ive got now but can my cpu fan fit? its got a square metal bracket at the back but im sure the asus motherboard is diffrent

 

[jay_nar2012]

Thats an Intel heatsink/fan for Socket T (LGA775), you need a AMD AM2/AM3/AM3+ heatsink like this -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-865-CPU-cooler-Socket/dp/B001IHAW0M/ref=pd_cp_computers_3

Return the heatsink if you can and buy one that is compatible with AM2/AM3 sockets.

 

[djsmurf91]

i cant return it, its what came inside the pc, i brought new case etc, i havnt got a clue what name of the monther board ive got at the moment but i know its am3 socket aswell as ddr3 so im abit :S because asus motherboard is am3 aswell so i fort it would fit intill i looked at the fan and i noticed its not the original fan for an amd processor. so ill have to buy one right?