H100i future socket support?

[mworthyc]

Hi all,

I'm relatively new to the custom PC arena so I haven't experienced a socket transition. I was wondering what heat sink/water block manufacturers tend to do when AMD or Intel moves to a new socket. Specifically Corsair since I have an H100i.

I see that most coolers tend to support a wide range of sockets by including different mounting brackets. Would Corsair make a new mounting bracket for the H100i if a later generation of socket comes out that isn't currently supported or would I be forced to buy the future equivalent of the H100i? Basically I want to know if the H100i is "future proof" or not.

Thanks in advance for any responses!

 

[Eximo]

Intel hasn't changed much LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150, and supposedly LGA1151 are all interchangeable.

LGA2011 and LGA2011-V3 are all the same form factor as well.

AMD tends to stick with socket sizes the longest. AM1 through AM3+ sockets are all mechanically the same.

Generally the manufacturer of cooling solutions will keep you covered with alternate mounting hardware for popular equipment as well.