Hey guys I had the left over cpu cooler that COMES with the core 2 socket 775 processor.  Basically I used a beefier Zalman cooler.  I was in the process of building up my old machine for a friend of mine and wondering if it was possible to use the core 2's stock cooler on a pentium 4 mobo setup.  I mean I do have the cooler that is already on the processor for the pentium but the thing is it is a dell pc so it is built into the case.  I want to just POP out the mobo and whatever else and pop it into a new fancy case that he told me he wanted.  And use the core 2 cpu cooler on his new setup if it fits.

Thanks guysCPU cooler and fan setups are as different as the chips they are designed to PROTECT.

Unless you are comparing OEM to aftermarket...apples and oranges.Is the heatsink from the core 2 able to fit the socket configuration on the Pentium 4 mob?

If the pentium 4 mobo has a socket 775 processor the core 2 heatsink should fit, as for cooling capacity the core 2 heatsink should be able to handle anything the older p4 could throw at it.

If the p4 mobo is a 478 pin you are SOL unfortunately, some smaller computer stores will give you a partial trade which might be worth looking into if the 775 heatsink doesnt work.

Here is a PICTURE of a 478 heatsink retention module (its UPSIDEDOWN)
Yes the pentium 4 and the core 2 are both socket 775's so there shouldnt be a problem with this arrangment.   Quote

Yes the pentium 4 and the core 2 are both socket 775's so there shouldnt be a problem with this arrangment.