My new CPU cooler won't fit!!!!!!!!!

[nathans261]

I just bought the ARCTIC Freezer 7 PRO Rev. 2 to go with my AMD A8 6600K (FM2+ socket). However, the socket does not seem to fit even though in amazon's Q&A section people have said it will. Am I being stupid or do I need to return the fan? Thanks in advance.

 

[Archaic59]

I use that cooler in my rig. I didn't see FM2+ listed as a compatible socket for that cooler on Newegg, but I don't see any reason why it would not fit.

 

[mcnumpty23]

says on makers website

AMD Sockets FM2, FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 939, 754

 

[mcnumpty23]

I use that cooler in my rig. FM2+ is not listed as a compatible socket for that cooler.

arent the mounting holes the same for fm2 and fm2+ the same?

pretty sure they were

 

[Archaic59]

I use that cooler in my rig. FM2+ is not listed as a compatible socket for that cooler.

arent the mounting holes the same for fm2 and fm2+ the same?

pretty sure they were

Ya it's just 2 additional pins for the "+" so it should fit. I was looking at Newegg Specs and does not list fm2+ as compatible but as you said Arctics page does list it???

 

[mcnumpty23]

I use that cooler in my rig. FM2+ is not listed as a compatible socket for that cooler.

arent the mounting holes the same for fm2 and fm2+ the same?

pretty sure they were

Ya it's just 2 additional pins for the "+" so it should fit. I was looking at Newegg Specs and does not list fm2+ as compatible but as you said Arctics page does list it???

no their page says fm2 but if the mounting holes are the same then it should fit anyway

 

[nathans261]

I use that cooler in my rig. FM2+ is not listed as a compatible socket for that cooler.

arent the mounting holes the same for fm2 and fm2+ the same?

pretty sure they were

Ya it's just 2 additional pins for the "+" so it should fit. I was looking at Newegg Specs and does not list fm2+ as compatible but as you said Arctics page does list it???

no their page says fm2 but if the mounting holes are the same then it should fit anyway

Uhhmm.... Well I'm using an MSI A55M-E33 motherboard if that helps... The mounting holes don't seem to fit properly.

 

[nathans261]

I use that cooler in my rig. FM2+ is not listed as a compatible socket for that cooler.

arent the mounting holes the same for fm2 and fm2+ the same?

pretty sure they were

Ya it's just 2 additional pins for the "+" so it should fit. I was looking at Newegg Specs and does not list fm2+ as compatible but as you said Arctics page does list it???

no their page says fm2 but if the mounting holes are the same then it should fit anyway

Uhhmm.... Well I'm using an MSI A55M-E33 motherboard if that helps... The mounting holes don't seem to fit properly.

 

[mcnumpty23]

thats a fm2 board anyway isnt it? not fm2+?

 

[Bigeye6]

Are you using the right mounting hardware, I know most cpu coolers come with different versions for different sockets.
Should be in the manual.

 

[Arronleeds]

yeah make sure youre using the right mounting bracket, if its listed as compatible on the manufacturers website then it has to fit and if it doesnt you should get a refund as its false advertisement.

 

[nathans261]

yeah make sure youre using the right mounting bracket, if its listed as compatible on the manufacturers website then it has to fit and if it doesnt you should get a refund as its false advertisement.

OK thanks for the advice. I read on a different post on this site that fm2+ which is required for the a8-6600k apu has the same cooling socket as the am3+, which this cooler supports. Anyway, I think it's my motherboard anyway. I managed to get a refund on amazon thanks to their returns policies.

Thanks again,

Nathan

 

[nathans261]

Hey, I have a CiT vantage case:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CiT-Vantage-Gaming-Audio-Reader/dp/B0071KZNUY
I was wondering if I could get this cooler instead, as the socket seems to be compatible with my motherboard:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

Thanks

 

[madmatt30]

The freezer 7 would have fitted mate - what you were missing is that it only mounts vertically with the fan at the bottom - trying to fix it the normal way (fan near the ram) the holes wouldn't line up.

Best bet for that case is one of these 2 (I think the evo is too deep)

The tx3 evo is easier to fit,the aidis cools slightly better - they're both a lot better than the freezer 7.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo Tower Cooler for CPU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005HIRDUA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gv2vvb189KHJ2

raijintek 0P105246 - Raijintek Aidos Direct Contact CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E5YNXWY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ax2vvb1PJTE8Y

 

[sora]

Return it and get a new cooler if you would like.

 

[nathans261]

The freezer 7 would have fitted mate - what you were missing is that it only mounts vertically with the fan at the bottom - trying to fix it the normal way (fan near the ram) the holes wouldn't line up.

Best bet for that case is one of these 2 (I think the evo is too deep)

The tx3 evo is easier to fit,the aidis cools slightly better - they're both a lot better than the freezer 7.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo Tower Cooler for CPU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005HIRDUA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gv2vvb189KHJ2

raijintek 0P105246 - Raijintek Aidos Direct Contact CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E5YNXWY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ax2vvb1PJTE8Y

But the issue is that my cooler socket is rectangular, not square. You seem to think that my problem is that the cooler doesn't fit in the case. The evo has a rectangular socket, which is why I wanted to get it. I was just wondering if the dimensions would fit in my case.

 

[madmatt30]

The freezer 7 would have fitted mate - what you were missing is that it only mounts vertically with the fan at the bottom - trying to fix it the normal way (fan near the ram) the holes wouldn't line up.

Best bet for that case is one of these 2 (I think the evo is too deep)

The tx3 evo is easier to fit,the aidis cools slightly better - they're both a lot better than the freezer 7.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo Tower Cooler for CPU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005HIRDUA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gv2vvb189KHJ2

raijintek 0P105246 - Raijintek Aidos Direct Contact CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E5YNXWY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ax2vvb1PJTE8Y

But the issue is that my cooler socket is rectangular, not square. You seem to think that my problem is that the cooler doesn't fit in the case. The evo has a rectangular socket, which is why I wanted to get it. I was just wondering if the dimensions would fit in my case.

no mate youre misinterpreting what I said - the freezer 7 pro will only mount this way on an amd board

the square bracket that comes in the box is for an intel build - you dont use this for an amd cpu - you use just the mounting arms which fixes directly to the stock amd motherboard mounts.
these are the only parts you need to use

 

[nathans261]

The freezer 7 would have fitted mate - what you were missing is that it only mounts vertically with the fan at the bottom - trying to fix it the normal way (fan near the ram) the holes wouldn't line up.

Best bet for that case is one of these 2 (I think the evo is too deep)

The tx3 evo is easier to fit,the aidis cools slightly better - they're both a lot better than the freezer 7.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo Tower Cooler for CPU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005HIRDUA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Gv2vvb189KHJ2

raijintek 0P105246 - Raijintek Aidos Direct Contact CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E5YNXWY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ax2vvb1PJTE8Y

But the issue is that my cooler socket is rectangular, not square. You seem to think that my problem is that the cooler doesn't fit in the case. The evo has a rectangular socket, which is why I wanted to get it. I was just wondering if the dimensions would fit in my case.

no mate youre misinterpreting what I said - the freezer 7 pro will only mount this way on an amd board

the square bracket that comes in the box is for an intel build - you dont use this for an amd cpu - you use just the mounting arms which fixes directly to the stock amd motherboard mounts.
these are the only parts you need to use

If that's the case then I think that my cooler came missing a part, as there was no way to mount it on the stock bracket. I guess it could just be me being stupid but I've decided to get another cooler as I have already returned that one. Do you have any suggestions that would be good for my case but be compatible with my motherboard?

I think I see what you're trying to get at, but there was no possible way for it to work with the components I had (I think).

If suggesting a new cooler, please remember that my bracket is rectangular and my case is a CiT Vantage.

 

[madmatt30]

The 2 I mentioned above ,the aidos & tx 3 evo are both good coolers.
Your case takes 99.99% of 120mm towers put of the equation.

Those are the 2 best 92mm towers available (both far better than the freezer 7)