Okay. My cpu has decided to start heating up pretty HIGH. 66 under normal and up to 85 under load. I have a P4 3.4 processocr on an Intel Southlake MB. It is Gateways failed attempt at a BTX form factor.

Here is the link to Gateways MB page.

http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/102129/102129sp24.shtml

My problem is that even though it is a LGA775 socket, the pin CONNECTORS do not match up with the the normal pin placement for a LGA775 cpu cooler. Right now it has a heat sink and I really want to swap with a fan.

The four pins are in a rectangle shape not in a square. I can't find any CPU fans that look like they would fit.

Anybody have any suggestions?If you search for BTX 775 cooler, there are a few options out there.
Type I seems to be the normal standard, and type II COOLERS are for smaller cases.
Hope this helps.This one says it's only for up to 3Ghz processors.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=D35714-001&cat=CPU

I have a 3.4. Stupid question but will it STILL work? Is their that much of a size difference?Don't get one that isn't rated to cool your CPU.
It won't cool it sufficiently and you'll still have heat problems.
Get a cooler rated for at least 3.4GHz, preferably more.Quote from: Calum on September 03, 2008, 10:29:12 AM

Don't get one that isn't rated to cool your CPU.
It won't cool it sufficiently and you'll still have heat problems.
Get a cooler rated for at least 3.4GHz, preferably more.