CPU upgrade for novice

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Hello, I want to upgrade my HP pavilion CPU, from AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
Current Speed 2.00 GHz

To something that can be installed without huge problems
What I have now=
System BoardManufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Product Name NODUS3
Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Release Date 12/13/2006
Version 3.10
ROM Size 512 KB
Total Physical Memory 2.50 GB
BIOS is 3.10

Do I need another cooling fan, when the new CPU is installed ??

THANKS for any help
SHIFTADVISOR