RE: Can I use a E8400 heatsink for a E6850?

[PPete9]

RE: /message/157112# 157112 http://communities.intel.com/message/157112# 157112

I'm puzzled by the answer that Intel have given. Why is it that it is not compatible? Just over at Arctic Cooling; their products (for example the Alpine 11 Pro Rev. 2 can be used for both the E8400 and the E6850). Please explain in detail as to why the parts are not compatible. Thanks in advance.

[idata]

Each processor has its own designed cooling solution.

Comparing the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E8400 and the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E6850, they are designed with a different lithography; the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8400 is a 45nm processor while the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6850 is a 65nm. Due to this, the cooling solution between them differs.

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E8400 uses fan part number E33681-001 and E97375-001.

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E6850 uses fan part number D60188-001.

[PPete9]

Thank you. Have purchased the Artic Cooling Alphine 11 Pro Rev 2 for the E6850.