[SOLVED] Can I Use A CPU Heatsink Without Fan?

[Jacob 51]

I want to test my new build, but my CPU fan didn't arrive yet. I've got a old Intel Stock CPU heatsink without a fan. Can I use thermal paste and stick it to the CPU? Also, how long will I be able to use it?

My Specs:
Zebronics H61
Core i3 3240
4 GB DDr3 RAM
450 Watt PSU
GT 710 2 GB DDr3

 

[lvt]

Yes, but not for too long.

If you need a longer period of use, you can use an external electric fan to cool it.

Some motherboards might not start without a CPU fan connected.

 

[Zerk2012]

I want to test my new build, but my CPU fan didn't arrive yet. I've got a old Intel Stock CPU heatsink without a fan. Can I use thermal paste and stick it to the CPU? Also, how long will I be able to use it?

My Specs:
Zebronics H61
Core i3 3240
4 GB DDr3 RAM
450 Watt PSU
GT 710 2 GB DDr3

Don't do that their no reason to, you're probably going to get a CPU fan error anyhow.

 

[hotaru.hino]

Can you do it? Yes. Can you do much with it? No.

If this is all you have and you need to use this computer, I recommend using one of the case fans and jury rigging it to blow over the heat sink and leaving the case open.

 

[Eximo]

I recently test fired my build with only the CPU block and GPU block installed, no fluid. Waited for the BIOS screen and shut it off, just to make sure it worked before taking the time to fill it back up and bleed it. I had bought a spare heatsink for the job, though mostly to go on my old board if needed.

 

[Owterspace]

I have a Le Grand Macho RT and it can handle my 3770K @ 4500MHz 1.215v running Linpack Extreme 1.15 with no fan attached to the cooler. I can also run a 3600XT on it with no fan. The cooler has a TDP rating of 90w with no fan.

As for the CPU fan error.. you can just disable that in the bios.