spannersatcx, I hear what you are saying about fans, but when I said
If you purchase a new processor then it will come with a fan so no need to worry there
I had already checked what processor fueldump's new md take (I presumed the 88 should be 800 so a P4) and also presumed that he wouldn't be buying OEM (and hoping he wouldn't buy the chip off eBay escpecially if the chip had been 'seperated' from the heat sink/fan).
fueldump, I'll PM details of an online shop to you that I highly recommend for both price and service, just in case you do need to get a few extra bits.
Regards
Stoney