Socket 775 screw-through coolers and 1155: Workable?

[cheesehead]

I have a S775 cooler that instead of using plastic prongs uses screws and a sort of X-bracket. Will this be usable with 1155?

 

[aigomorla]

no because 775 will not fit 1155.

1155 can fit 1156, but they both are not simular to 775.

You would need a new back plate and X mount for the sink to make it work.

 

[BoomerD]

What kind of cooler? Many companies offer replacement mounts for the 1155/1156 boards.

 

[Jovec]

What kind of cooler? Many companies offer replacement mounts for the 1155/1156 boards.

Yes, you can find a replacement retention mechanism that offers 1156 mounting on the board but 775 mounting for the CPU cooler. Like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835708077

You might want to check with your current HSF manufacturer to see if they sell 1156 mounting hardware first. It's probably not something they sell retail but something they are shipping with new versions of your HSF. They might mail it to your for $10 or something.

 

[cheesehead]

I think I've found what I'm looking for. $6 ain't too bad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835887036