Can I screw this into the existing back bracket on my mobo from my stock i5 2320 cpu hsf or will I have to attach a new back bracket to my mobo?
1151473
You have to use the bracket supplied with the new fan. There are no threaded holes in the mobo to receive the screws. Also, the bracket snaps in from the underside of the mobo so this fan is not easy to retrofit on an existing system. You may have to take the mobo out of the chassis.
101794
The screws are short 4mm screws. They go in though the back of the motherboard into the metal plate at the base of the cooler. Use care not to smear the paste. If the cooler won't fit the board you may have the wrong cooler. They make a model for AMD and another for Intel make sure you have the right cooler application
1310178
Yes goes on that back bar. Supports up to 280 ( I think) I have corsair h100i (240 rad) with push pull and works great.
635369
This board is for the CPU socket LGA1155, that only Supports 2nd 3rd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors. If you can match the CPU socket with those 3rd Gen CPU, you'll have a great stable mobo. I have mine since Ivy Bridge started and now even a BSOD.... Not a single one.... Ever. You can have your 2500k CPU to work with it but with 3rd Gen prices, I'll strongly suggest that, if you're not in a budget, get a 3rd Gen CPU.
1629707
it works on AM3+, I have AM3+ mobo and mine fit. It wont fit on the stock setup, you will have to remove the stock motherboard mount and use the mount provided. Works perfect, I literally cut my temps in 1/2
1367164
Mine came with the CPU itself and a CPU heat sink/fan assembly that snaps into the motherboard. However I couldn't use the heat sink/fan assembly because I couldn't remove my existing back plate from the motherboard, it was glued on! I had to clean the old thermal paste off my old heat sink, pick up some new thermal paste, apply it to the new CPU I installed and re-use the old heat sink/fan assembly. Not ideal as it's a six year old fan but my temps are fine... for now. I couldn't find a reasonably priced heat sink/fan assembly that would screw into my existing back plate and still make this a cost effective solution! You might want to check yours first. Mine came with the CPU itself and a CPU heat sink/fan assembly that snaps into the motherboard. However I couldn't use the heat sink/fan assembly because I couldn't remove my existing back plate from the motherboard, it was glued on! I had to clean the old thermal paste off my old heat sink, pick up some new thermal paste, apply it to the new CPU I installed and re-use the old heat sink/fan assembly. Not ideal as it's a six year old fan but my temps are fine... for now. I couldn't find a reasonably priced heat sink/fan assembly that would screw into my existing back plate and still make... » Read More Mine came with the CPU itself and a CPU heat sink/fan assembly that snaps into the motherboard. However I couldn't use the heat sink/fan assembly because I couldn't remove my existing back plate from the motherboard, it was glued on! I had to clean the old thermal paste off my old heat sink, pick up some new thermal paste, apply it to the new CPU I installed and re-use the old heat sink/fan assembly. Not ideal as it's a six year old fan but my temps are fine... for now. I couldn't find a reasonably priced heat sink/fan assembly that would screw into my existing back plate and still make this a cost effective solution! You might want to check yours first. « Show Less
2146883
Dunno-it did not work in my plain old AMD K9N6PGM2V. The cutout between the 2 sets of pins was in a different location, like these were meant for a proprietary type mobo?
422165
I installed this after mine was fully built as well. If your case has a cutout below the cpu on the motherboard, no problem. Most cases have a substantial cutout. My case had the cutout but the cooler mount was slightly larger than the hole, so I had to expand the opening about 1/4 inch which was easy to do as the metal was very thin and I could bend it. Hope this helps.
800047
No, but I recommend you that you have to dismount the CPU Cooler, clean very well the surface of the CPU and CPU Cooler. Buy a good thermal compound like Arctic Silver and install all again. Check very well the brackets supports between motherboard and CPU Cooler.
1081527
I bought this MOBO since december 2009, I know the holes that receive the screws are made with a kind of non conductors to avoid short circuit from the case(the same purpose for back face plate), I don't remenber if back face plate came in because I didn't use it, trust me you can buy this board, or ask the seller
750514
Don't know exactly, but I got mine at the front of the case, and the connector for the fan is almost at the back of the motherboard, I was able to route them through the back of the mobo back to the front and the cable is still loose (my case is an N200) I wouldn't worry about them being to short.
1334230
This cooler also mounts with screws, but you will need to remove the mount for your current heatsink and put the mount for this in it's place. Also make sure your case has room to fit the heatsink
404279
Mark's answer is the one I was going to go with as well. My case didn't line up perfectly with my MSI board but one screw isn't going to do much.
192000
It just uses the bracket slot but it does use a molex connection and unless you're case has a good size gap on the left side, you have to run the power cable across the motherboard to the cable management slot, which bothers me but if you don't care about that then you should be fine. And I don't know if was just mine but mine stopped working after a month and I double checked the connection and even switched out a molex connection to trouble shoot but nothing. I would recommend it cause its an awesome add on but watch out to see if any LEDs burn out.
1315173
You have to attach the CPU holder to your frame (or under a table top) first, before you can hang your CPU from the straps. You would never be able to attach the holder to anything with the CPU strapped in as shown in the photo. The photo is just trying to show how a CPU would look when attached to the holder. You have to drill about 8 holes to mount the holder under a table top, desk top, counter top, etc., before hanging the CPU from the straps. Laying the metal parts of the holder parallel on top of the CPU and then measuring from center to center on the screw holes, will let you know how far they need to be apart when you get ready to drill the eight holes. Hope this helps answer your question. You have to attach the CPU holder to your frame (or under a table top) first, before you can hang your CPU from the straps. You would never be able to attach the holder to anything with the CPU strapped in as shown in the photo. The photo is just trying to show how a CPU would look when attached to the holder. You have to drill about 8 holes to mount the holder under a table top, desk top, counter top, etc., before hanging the CPU from the straps. Laying the metal parts of the holder parallel on top of the CPU and then measuring from center to center on the screw holes, will let you know... » Read More You have to attach the CPU holder to your frame (or under a table top) first, before you can hang your CPU from the straps. You would never be able to attach the holder to anything with the CPU strapped in as shown in the photo. The photo is just trying to show how a CPU would look when attached to the holder. You have to drill about 8 holes to mount the holder under a table top, desk top, counter top, etc., before hanging the CPU from the straps. Laying the metal parts of the holder parallel on top of the CPU and then measuring from center to center on the screw holes, will let you know how far they need to be apart when you get ready to drill the eight holes. Hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
1969512
Yes & if you not an Overclocker it is just fine with stock heatsink and fan. Might want to consider purchasing a mounting plate, (I hate those plastic plugs) the clips provided are the weakest link in cooling processors if you don't have a fairly tight seal you heat up quick.
422163
It depends upon your case. You have to have access to the underside of the motherboard to install the reinforcement bracket. Some cases allow access others do not.