Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron i570 desktop that I am upgrading to use as a 1st time gaming computer. I ordered an AMD Phenom II quad core processor, as the Dell motherboard is an AM3 socket. Upon removing the stock heatsink, my friend and I found that the Phenom II's heatsink will not work as the motherboard does not have the appropriate connectors. My question is that would the stock heatsink/fan from Dell be enough to handle the Phenom II?
The original Processor is an Athlon X2 240 2.9Ghz.
The original Processor is an Athlon X2 240 2.9Ghz.