Simple to swap over these CPU coolers?

[mattius1989]

Ok, So I currently have this CPU cooler and I want to buy this CPU cooler and replace it.

The Cooler I am replacing is the first and only Cooler I have ever fitted. Would I need to take off the backplate, bracket etc. from the previous cooler or would I just need to take off the old Cooler from the bracket and fit this new one on to it? Just so I know whether I need to dismount my MB. Thanks.

 

[mattius1989]

I think it's really just an itch to buy new stuff. I suppose I could do that. I probably won't be buying this for a while yet, but I just wanted to know for future reference. Do you reckon this would perform noticably better than what I currently have?

 

[mattius1989]

Ok, I have had a look at that CPU and it certainly looks a beast. I imagine this would need me to remove my MB etc?