CPU cooler needs to be matched according to the type of CPU, first determine the model number of the CPU, determine the type of interface, and then choose the cooler
View the model number of your computer's cpu can be:
? If it is xp, right click on my computer - properties, you can see some parameters of the most important hardware part of the computer CPU and memory.
If it is win7, win8 system can open my computer, above the "system properties" icon, click on it to see the model, or view the device manager.
You can also check the cpu model number with the help of popular computer optimization software.
After checking the model number of the cpu, you can search for the cooler of that brand and model number in various shopping malls.
Different coolers are fixed in different ways with different motherboard mounts.
Generally, if you know the type of CPU socket, you can choose the type of cooler (e.g., the Pentium IV is 478), amd with snap-on, and 775 with screws on the bottom plate. Nowadays, multi-platform universal snap-in type is more. The radiator can be bayonet or screw-fixed, the final choice of bayonet or screw radiator depends on the motherboard design, most as long as it meets the CPU socket type of radiator can be, bayonet or screw-fixed can be used .