noob question , cooler reuse

[synthie]

Hi, can I reuse a cooler from a Q6600 for a I3 or 5?

Cheers!

 

[Helios1234]

Depends what cooler it is and if it supports the mounting holes on newer motherboards.

 

[MDPlatts]

S775 and S115x mobos have different hole arrangements - some 3rd party (e.g. not intel's) coolers came with mounting kits for both. If it works consider it good but given its age it might just be better to get a new one - the technology has improved and if nothing else your fan is probably not long for this world.

 

[synthie]

That lools like the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 which is fastened with these white plastic plugs covered by a black plastic thing holding the inner piece in place.

Does anyone know if that one fits on a new Gigabyte Z97 mobo?

Thanks

 

[synthie]

Thanks both Helios1234 and Mdplatts. I'll get a new one then, forgot that it's also getting a bit long in the teeth.