Removing an AMD fan

[crsgardner]

My computer runs ultra silent save for the stock AMD fan on my Athlon 64 3200+. That thing roars like a tornado (way too loud). I'd rather have a different fan, but I don't mind the heatsink. I'm also not too eager to remove the thermal pad off the heatsink.

Anyone have suggestions on how to remove the fan without taking the heatsink with it? Is it possible (I'm at work so I don't have it in front of me. Is it a simple unscrewing job)? If so, any recommendations on what I should replace it with?

 

[Fern]

Well can't say that I've actually seen one for the amd 64, but if it's at all similar to the others. Yeah, it's a simple job for the screwdriver.

Sorry, can't help out with a replacement

 

[Anubis]

a screwdriver shoudl work, fing out what size the fan is and replace it with one, panflows are nice and quite

 

[DesolationWilliams]

theres no harm in removing the heatsink. take it off, remove the processor and get any thermal residue off with 91%+ isopropyl alcohol. than go out and buy yourself a zalman 7000alcu. that fan is ultra SILENT.