Can I replace a stock Cooler Master heatsink with Intel heatsink

[gerry.magpie]

Can I replace a stock Cooler Master heatsink with Intel heatsink? I just ordered a socket 1155 motherboard for an HP pro ( without a cooler). All pix on the net show it had a Cooler Master heatsink. My question is if I install an Intel heatsink for the same socket CPU, will the fan work properly? The wire colours are different, but both Cooler master and Intel coolers have a 4 pin plug. In other words are the connections standard so that +12v, gnd,sense, speed etc will all work right? Thanks in advance for your answer!

 

[ron2456]

If it fits and is compatible it would work. The 4pin is standard for all cpu cooler fans irrespective of the wire colours. My cpu cooler has all black wires.

 

[gerry.magpie]

Thanks, Ron. It confirms my thoughts. Just for good measure I had in the meantime managed to test all manner of spare PC fans and Cooler fans and they all powered up with 12v on pins 1 and 2. Pin1 = gnd and pin 2 = +12v dc. But your experience proves it. Have a good one. Cheers!