Compatability question

[cozumel]

I am currently using an EK Supremacy EVO CPU block on an LGA1150 board. I want to buy a Z490 LGA1200 board and compatible CPU. Would I be correct in thinking that I can recycle the CPU block? I am only asking as believe the CPU cooler mounting holes for both types of board are identical. Is my assumption correct?

 

[Zerileous]

It should work

 

[godevskii]

The spacing between the cooler mounting holes is the same, although there's a slight difference in the ILM dimensions.


But according to some cooling manufactures most of the lga 115x coolers should be compatible without the need for any additional brackets or so.

So i believe you're good.

 

[EarthDog]

I am currently using an EK Supremacy EVO CPU block on an LGA1150 board. I want to buy a Z490 LGA1200 board and compatible CPU. Would I be correct in thinking that I can recycle the CPU block? I am only asking as believe the CPU cooler mounting holes for both types of board are identical. Is my assumption correct?

Yes.

It WILL work. LGA1200 holes are the same as LGA115x. No relevant parameters change.

 

[ehume]

There will be a difference between LGA 1200 and LGA 1700, IIRC.

 

[cozumel]

Thanks everyone for your replies.


What is an 'ILM' dimension? What is 'ILM' short for?

 

[EarthDog]

There will be a difference between LGA 1200 and LGA 1700, IIRC.

What is LGA 1700?

What is an 'ILM' dimension? What is 'ILM' short for?

Good question...

 

[godevskii]

ILM = independent loading mechanism

Its the metal part that holds the cpu in the socket.

For more spec read here.

 

[cozumel]

lol...ILM..I've been calling it the CRM (abbreviation for CPU Retention Mechanism) It is good to know there is a proper definition for it.