Q&A: How do I know whether a CPU cooler fan will be compatible?

Question by Will B: How do I know whether a CPU cooler fan will be compatible?
I bought my computer ready built with an AVC CPU cooler fan, unfortunately it has just died on me and I need a replacement. After research I have found that my specific heatsink and fan are no longer in production and I don’t know which cooler will be compatible with my system. I can only describe the cooler as a large cube heatsink with a fan on top, and to mount it to the motherboard it has two metal clips which straddle each side of the fan and heatsink and clip on to a plastic mounting on the motherboard on each corner at the bottom of the heatsink. This may sound complicated but I can hopefully clear up any confusion if you ask.

Best answer:

Answer by Edo
Explain this to the employee of whatever shop you want to buy it from and he’ll probarbly be able to point it out to you.

What do you think? Answer below!

1. Wesley F says:

   July 14, 2010 at 3:45 am

   The heat sink should be fine, just replace the fan. It should say on the fan what size it is, as well as rotation and direction of airflow. Just buy a buy fan that matches the old one.