Re:AMD's Upcoming Ryzen 9 3900 Listed with 12 Zen 2 Cores at...
by Retric on Friday September 27, 2019 @11:33AM
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Selecting and then using passive CPU coolers. I am saying both the bracket and socket are important when choosing a cooling.
For example, when introduced there was no aftermarket passive cooling available for the AM4 socket.
Really of the 5 considerations “Does it fit the mounting bracket?” is probably the least important. Fitting the motherboard and case are mandatory. Fitting the socket and TDP have a little wiggle room. However, with mounting brackets you can generally get something to work as long as you keep firm contact and it does not wiggle around it’s fine.
For example, when introduced there was no aftermarket passive cooling available for the AM4 socket.
Really of the 5 considerations “Does it fit the mounting bracket?” is probably the least important. Fitting the motherboard and case are mandatory. Fitting the socket and TDP have a little wiggle room. However, with mounting brackets you can generally get something to work as long as you keep firm contact and it does not wiggle around it’s fine.