Is Athlon 64 LE-1620 box cooler good enough for Athlon 64 X2

[Cake_Seller]

Hi guys,

 

I have a computer based on Biostar MCP6P-M2 Ver. 6.0 motherboard with Athlon 64 LE-1620 CPU. I'm thinking about upgrading CPU with something like Athlon X2 7750 (which costs like $3 on eBay) which should give around twice boost in terms of CPU performance. Motherboard seems to support Athlon X2 but I wonder if box cooler which comes with Athlon 64 LE-1620 (which has 45W TDP) will handle diffusing heat from 95W TDP Athlon X2 7750. I may consider undervolting and underclocking it, of course if it will not affect performance drastically. WDYT?

 

Here is how box cooler looks like

[Gikero]

That CPU cooler is intended for 45W CPU and you want to use it with a 95W CPU. I wouldn't recommend it. I feel like this is one of those cases where being cheap isn't worth the extra hassle it will give you.

[Fasauceome]

With only $3 towards the CPU, I feel like you could afford a better cooler. Don't the old wraith coolers fit on those sockets?

[Crunchy Dragon]

2 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Don't the old wraith coolers fit on those sockets?

Theoretically, any cooler that uses that retention mechanism would fit. I was able to fit the stock cooler from my A6-5400K onto my Athlon 64 rig without trouble.

[Cake_Seller]

Thanks everybody your replies.