Can a Zalman CNPS7700-cu super flower fit an MSI gaming 7 motherboard?

bendhimendhigandhi · Dec 12, 2015

I've recently upgraded to an i7 4790k on an MSI gaming 7 motherboard. I wanted to change the cooler from the stock intel cooler so decided to buy the Zalman since it had a red LED (goes with the colour scheme). The thing is I've been looking through the literature but can't see my board mentioned as being compatible. Will it fit? Do I need to do some modding or buy another cooler entirely?

COLGeek · Dec 12, 2015

No, they are not compatible. The Zalman is for an older generation of CPUs. Such as these:

Intel: LGA 775
AMD: Socket 754 / 939 / 940

You need a heatsink that is compatible with a socket 1150 motherboard.

bendhimendhigandhi · Dec 12, 2015

COLGeek :

I saw there is a clip support kit for it and according to the spiel it should be compatible with an i7. Wouldn't that work? Or am I just wasting my time?

COLGeek · Dec 12, 2015

It might work, but then again, it might not. Personally, I have used many Zalman heatsinks over the years. The "super flower" design is interesting, but it does not cool as well as more modern designs. If I was building a modern rig, I would not use one of them.

Try this Zalman type, instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118075

bendhimendhigandhi · Dec 12, 2015

COLGeek :

Thanks for the tip I'll let you know how things work out

COLGeek · Dec 12, 2015

Good luck and have fun!

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