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So I'm building a new PC and im having trouble. I've already picked everything else out but I'm having issues choosing a CPU cooler. No matter where I look I can't find out what kind of socket it has to get a cooler that fits properly. I know this is a very noob problem but without knowing I may pick a cooler that doesn't even work with the system.

It's a Z97 GAMING 7 motherboard: http://us.msi.com/product/mb/Z97-GAMING-7.html#hero-overview

This shouldnt be a problem but for some reason I just can't figure it out (CPU's aren't my strong suit). If anyone can help me with this I would be very greatful.

Thank you to any help that can be given.

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Budget? What's the PC,specs? I don't wanna go too overkill or not enough.

A BeQuiet! Pure Rock may fit your needs.

 

 

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The socket for all z97 motherboards is LGA 1150

 

This will fit Any HASWELL/DEVILS CANYON (4th and 4th gen refresh) Not HASWELL E tho

 

Any modern day cooler will fit that motherboard just look for 1150 support and your good to go 

 

Thats all you need to know

 

Ide recommend the Hyper 212 EVO 

My Personal PC 'Apex' https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/LiamBetts123/saved/3rTNnQ

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get the gaming 5

lga 1150

i strongly second this ^^

The MSI Z97 Gaming 5 motherboard is a flawless product, all my friends using it simply love it, it has all the features you need and then some...amazing audio chips...outstanding UEFI...i can't even think of a single downside to this product.

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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