My supplier has said that if you change the heatsink and fan together that
Socket 5, Socket 7, Socket 370 and Socket A all use the same size.  You can
upgrade because it adds cooling capacity.   You can't go backward though
because a "socket 5" doesn't provide enough cooling for a faster CPU.

HTH,
Ron Jobe

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Closure" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 12:41 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] need help finding CPU cooling fan


> Magitronic computer
>
> AMDX5-133 ADZ processor
>
> Cooling fan failed.  Had two different people look at it who said it
looked
> like a 486 fan.
>
> One used the term "Socket 5"
>
> How do I get replacement fan, the sooner the better?  This computer has
some
> very important information on it and I am going to have to fire it up in
the
> next day or two.  I am located in Chicago's West suburbs.  Global computer
> said they used to have Antec fan, but it was discontinued (not sure by the
> manufacturer or Global.)
>
> If I take off cover, attach heat sink and blow fan into computer, will
that
> be adequate, at least on short term?
>
> Please respond off list as I get digest and I am in serious straits here.
>
> Thank you.
>
> William Closure
>
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