CPU Compatibility

Belspe3

Member

• Dec 5, 2017

• #1

I'm pretty sure that some cases have to be big enough to support a heat sink. But there aren't any comparability issues with the Cpu/Motherboard, right?

 

Darren

Moderator

Staff member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #2

Uhh.

What

 

beers

Moderator

Staff member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #3

Between the CPU and what? Case? No, the motherboard just has to fit.

 

Jiniix

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #4

Your case will either support ATX, E-ATX, mATX or any variant of ATX. ATX is the standard for motherboard sizes.
For CPU coolers, specifically ones with heatsinks, your case has to be wide enough. That's entirely up to you to make sure.

 

Agent Smith

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #5

OP. Read about the difference in LGA 1150 and 1151. You'll soon learn that motherboard and CPU need to be compatible.

 

_Kyle_

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2017

• #6

As long as the socket is supported for the cooler your fine. Some coolers do cover RAM slots, but nowadays you won't come across much of those.

 

Belspe3

Member

• Dec 25, 2017

• #7

sorry bad wording on my part. I thought I heard someone could not fit a large heat sink in there case but I might just being going crazy. Thank you anyways! (forgot I started this thread sorry)