Intel core i7

so all aftermarket cpu coolers that are out now are NOT compatable with this socket?

i would have thought intel would try to make them compatable!

and if not when should we expect aftermarket coolers for the i7?
 
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http://www.nexustek.nl/NXS-FLC-3000_silent-CPU-Cooler_at_an_angle.htm

this is the cooler i will be buying!

it fits socket 775, 1366 and am2!

so its kinda universal!

+ it has an orange LED in it which will match my red led case idea!
 
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According to Anandtech

Speaking of cooling, the new LGA 1366 requires new mounting points, and this is going to be good news for the cooling companies as it opens up a new market. After speaking with companies ranging from Cooler Master to Thermalright, the majority of LGA 1366 cooling designs will be based on current LGA 775/AM2 products with the inclusion of new mounting kits. There will be new designs of course as the IHS is larger, but it appears that the cooling companies will release a new mounting kit for current favorite coolers and that the current designs are capable of keeping the i7 cool under most conditions.

Our first revised cooler in the labs is from Vigor Gaming. The Monsoon III LT features support for LGA 775, LGA 1366, LGA 771 Skulltrail, S754, S939, and AM2/AM2+ formats. The unit features two 120x120x25mm fans rated at 20 dBA idle with PWM control. Fan speed is adjustable from 800RPM~2000RPM. The unit measures 131x120.9x160mm with a weight of 855g. We cannot mention results yet, but they are certainly promising with the i7-965 overclocked.
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Here's the link to the Asus Rampage II Extreme where the cooling was mentioned:
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3428&p=1
 
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