Hey guys i have started getting into building pcs and i picked my motherboared and cpu

[trejj1]

But i am now going to pick out the heatsink and cpu fan,does the cpu fan and heatsink only need to fit in the socket to be compatible with the cpu or no

 

[DRagor]

CPU cooler has to:
- fit into motherboard socket - so if you have say 1151 socket motherboard, you need cooler that supports 1151 socket. Luckily, pretty much all new coolers are built to accommodate all existing sockets.
- has enough cooling power (TDP) to keep your CPU cool under load.

 

[derekullo]

The CPU cooler also has to fit inside the case.

Larger coolers like the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo won't fit in smaller cases.

 

[ehmkec]

The cooler does need to fit the motherboard socket correctly. It also needs to make sense with the case and visual expectations you have for the completed build. There are RGB coolers that may not make sense if your case is closed with no viewing windows. There are very good air coolers that stand tall and may not allow you to close your case door. They may be uglier than you like also.

PcPartPicker.com is is great place with hundreds of personal builds that can help and guide your final design. Check it out.