Cpu Cooling for i7 7700k

GriffJ

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Aug 7, 2015
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Hey guys!
I just recently purchased an i7 7700k and installed it on my Gigabyte Z270m d3h micro atx motherboard, I'm looking for a cpu cooler that will cool the i7 7700k good, I am not looking to do any overclocking, it is an lga 1151 cpu socket btw. I have already tried the hyper 212 evo, but the pins didn't go into place correctly, any other suggestions for decent air coolers? Thanks
 

GriffJ

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Aug 7, 2015
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Hey guys the problem is that two screws will not go in correctly into the mounting holes, like if I try it I put a ton of pressure on it and I'm worried about breaking the cpu or motherboard any suggestions?
 
There are diffrent backplates for different sockets/motherboards; was your cooler used on an AMD board previously? The mounting plates will not be compatible/interchangeable between mainboards; most coolers/pumps come with kits to accommodate both.....