CPU Heatsink installation needs to be aware of what

Needless to say, I guess we all know the importance of CPU radiator, many like DIY high-end players often do, the hardware has a good understanding of the selection and installation of the radiator is simply effortless, a few minutes on the completion of the work is also a figure, can play out the performance of the radiator.

CPU Heatsink selection with tips

But for the little white players, installation of the radiator is also a hurdle, different radiator on the motherboard compatibility is not the same, the installation order is also fastidious, there are memory and chassis compatibility issues, often take a few 10 minutes to install, sometimes there will be problems need to rework, the project volume is even greater.

Although just install buckle, apply silicone grease and screw such simple work, which also has a lot of skills, some small tips for small white players can play a multiplier effect, the following author for entry-level players to bring CPU heatsink selection and installation techniques.

Note Interface and hardware compatibility

First of all, of course, the choice of radiators, here to be aware of the radiator compatibility, the radiator needs to distinguish between AMD and Intel, different CPUs corresponding to different motherboards, the interface to connect the radiator is not the same.

Suitable for AMD Radiator

High-end radiators are compatible with different CPUs and motherboards through a wide range of accessories

Many radiator new products can be compatible with two brands of CPUs, the motherboard also has more support, but still have the heatsink only for specific pins of the motherboard, so choose to see clearly.

Tower Radiator size to match the chassis

If you are an entry-level CPU, use the accompanying heatsink, and if you choose a loose or medium-end product, match the heatsink yourself. Generally speaking, air-cooled radiator can meet the needs of most users, high-end CPU in a long period of high load operation will be used to water-cooled radiator.

Large-scale high-end heatsink may squeeze memory slots on small motherboards (easy to cause incompatibility)

In addition, choose a large volume of air-cooled radiator to pay attention to the chassis size, some small chassis to install a large radiator will cause the side plate is not up, the size of the radiator will also squeeze the memory slot, especially small chassis and small motherboard in the use of more requirements, for users who use multiple-root memory more attention.