does core i5-7400 need a cpu fan? It came with a giant metal heat disspiator in the box but not a cpu fan.

[ehans1]

Does a 7th GEN Core i5-7400 need a cpu fan. It came with a giant metal heat disspiator in the box but not a cpu fan. I am building a new PC and the new PC case has 3 case fans.

[idata]

ehansen1968, Thank you very much for joining the Intel® Processors communities.

To answer your question, normally this model of processor came with a cpu fan and that is the way we recommend to use it. Even though the case has 3 fans the processor should include and use a cpu fan on it to work properly. Any further questions, please let me know. Regards,Alberto R

[ehans1]

Thank you Alberto...I unsealed my processor and there it was the cpu fan. The part of the box its in I previously opened only looked like a metal heat sink without cpu fan. My medication for my illness affects my eyesight sometimes. Anyway thanks again

[idata]

Hi ehansen1968: You are very welcome. Thank you very much for letting us know that information.

No problem at all, we are here to help the best we can.

Any other inquiry, do not hesitate in contact us again.

Regards,Alberto R