Solved: installing CPU cooler fan/heatsink

i purchased a new cpu fan/heatsink that has mounting clips for attachment (TR2 Line A4012-02 80mm Intel Prescott 478 Processor Cooler - 3.15" - 2500 rpm - Plastic Fan(s), Copper Heatsink - Processor Cooling Fan & Heatsink), my current fan/heatsink has push-pins. any ideas on attaching the clip mounts to a motherboard that was made for push-pins? any ideas will be greatly appreciated

 

it almost sounds like you have a hsf for the wrong type socket, are you positive you have a 478 socket and not a 775

 

possible. should i just get a new HSF? or is there any way to attach the 478 to the 775? and how would I know for sure

 

You bought a socket 478 cooler. If you board has 4 holes for push pins, you need a cooler like this;

http://www.cwc-group.com/insohesiandf.html

 

Best thing to do is take the HSF back to the shop and change it for a HSF that matches your CPU.

CPUs come in many guises and dis-guises. All you need to do is find the correct product number and Yer spot-on..

Though once You know the chipset involved.......There are many Companys that build HSFs for CPU and other parts....

Read the mags and pay attention to what the web is saying....CustomPC is good as is Hexus.net......

 

This heatsink may have accessories for multiple socket types.

Which cooler is it?

 

would this work? Thermaltake Silent 775D Processor Heatsink and Cooling Fan - 3.54" - 2500rpm - Aluminum/Copper Heatsink - Processor Heatsink & Cooling Fan with Heat Pipes. My original fan/cooler looks exactly like the one Win2kpro mentioned.