How to determine if a CPU cooler will fit a particular CPU without a special bracket? On PC part picker no matter what choice you select it says you 'may' need bracket,
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![I am trying to replace my CPU cooler, but the mounting holes in the motherboard are not where I would expect them. (more info in post) : r/iBUYPOWER I am trying to replace my CPU cooler, but the mounting holes in the motherboard are not where I would expect them. (more info in post) : r/iBUYPOWER](https://i.redd.it/i-am-trying-to-replace-my-cpu-cooler-but-the-mounting-holes-v0-78psv6pfnqra1.jpg?width=3333&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08263c51dbd1ba1dee7c3e10190347978ef73f2e)
I am trying to replace my CPU cooler, but the mounting holes in the motherboard are not where I would expect them. (more info in post) : r/iBUYPOWER
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