How do you tell what size CPU cooler you need?

How do you tell what size CPU cooler you need?

Whatever cooler you’re considering, check the TDP rating. In a lot of cases, air and AIO cooler specifications will also list the TDP rating (how much heat the cooler can dissipate), which is a good way to determine the capacity of the chosen unit.

Does my cooler fit my motherboard?

Somewhere on the box order manual for your motherboard there will be a listing of what socket that motherboard has on it. Once you know the socket you can look up whether or not that cooler fits onto that socket.

How can I identify my motherboard?

First, open Run using Windows + R. When the Run window opens, type msinfo32 and press Enter. This will open the Windows System Information overview. Your motherboard information should be specified next to Baseboard Manufacturer, BaseBoard Product, and BaseBoard Version.

Is LGA 1200 the same as 115x?

The heatsink mounting on Intel’s new LGA1200 platform (code name Comet Lake S) is identical to all LGA115x sockets (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156). The LGA 1200 is a new socket with 49 more pins, most likely to provide better power delivery.

Can any motherboard support any processor?

You Can’t Put Any CPU in Any Motherboard. When your computer goes slow or you want to run a game on your computer, you may consider upgrading to a powerful CPU.

What determines which CPU cooler will fit on a motherboard?

Beside the socket type, the layout of the motherboard can also determine which cooler’s will or won’t fit. Take this board for example:…if you have a motherboard like this, which is relatively un-cluttered around the CPU area, you can probably fit just about any compatible CPU cooler on there without a problem.

Are all CPU coolers compatible with all socket types?

Currently, a lot of CPU coolers are compatible with most of the popular socket types although there are some only support one socket type. Beside the socket type, the layout of the motherboard can also determine which cooler’s will or won’t fit. Take this board for example:

How to check CPU cooler compatibility before buying?

So, how to check CPU cooler compatibility before buying a new cooler? You first want to find out what your socket is. You can do that by Googling your CPU or motherboard model and checking the manufacturer’s website. The fastest way to check it is to go to Start – type “System Information” and click on it.

What do I need to know about my Motherboard and CPU?

The specific information you need to know about your motherboard and the CPU you are considering is what socket the CPU is compatible with. If your motherboard has a specific socket, then it is compatible with any processor that fits in that socket.