Question Can i use the stock i3 3210 cooler for i5 3470?

[AlexFire]

Hello guys im trying to get a used i5 3470 for a cheap price without the fan so can i use my old stock i3 fan with the i5 processor does it work?

Another question!

Will my computer start normally after replacing the cpu or do i need to do something?

Thanks in advance!

 

[delaro]

Will it fit? Yes
Will it work? Not unless you like thermal throttling.

Thermaltake Gravity i2 95W Intel LGA 1155 92mm CPU Cooler CLP0556-D $9

That is the same cost as an OEM cooler and does a much better job even on the i7's.

 

[kanewolf]

The i3 is a 55W CPU the i5 is a 77W CPU. I would not use a CPU cooler designed for a 55W CPU on a 77W CPU.

 

[delaro]

It's probably a Model E97379-001

There is a nice review comparison on those here. You will notice that the i5's use an E97378-001 which is nearly twice as large.

Battle of the Intel stock coolers.