Can an i7 920 fit into an i7 4770k?
Can an i7 920 fit into an i7 4770k?
And regarding whether the cooler for the i7 920 performs better because that CPU has a higher TDP? You also have both CPUs with stock coolers, and you plan to overclock the 4770k after the Z87 motherboard is installed.
It's incorrect to use a 920; the correct setup should be 1366, and the other should be 1150. Avoid using stock coolers.
It's incorrect to use a 920; the correct setup should be 1366, and the other should be 1150. Avoid using stock coolers.
Jonas Magnusson:
If so, which cooler performs better for the i7 920 given its higher TDP? I have both CPUs with stock coolers and plan to overclock the 4770K after the Z87 motherboard is released.
No, the 920 uses socket 1366 while the 4770 uses socket 1150—it's like trying to fit a regular house light bulb into a car headlight socket. Not going anywhere.
I usually use a 212 Evo with my 4690K, which shares the same socket type (1150) as the 4770. The Cryorig H7 is my suggestion—it works better than the 212 and is also cheaper right now on Newegg.
Did you mean Z97?
The Cryorig H7 is shorter than the 212, but I'm unsure if it will fit in your setup.
It won't work because the 920 is a 1366 mount and the other is 1150. Avoid overclocking with stock coolers. On the 920, I managed a 3.6 GHz overclock from 2.67 with about 70°C max temperature. It's helpful to know the 920 won't fit, so I didn't remove it unnecessarily.
Aquielisunari :
Jonas Magnusson :
If the cooler for the i7 920 is indeed better because that CPU has a higher TDP, I have both CPUs with stock coolers and plan to overclock the 4770k once the Z87 motherboard is available. No, the 920 uses socket 1366 while the 4770 uses 1150—like trying to fit a regular bulb into a car headlight. I won’t go to work.
I use a 212 Evo with my 4690K, which shares the same socket type (1150) as the 4770. The Cryorig H7 is my suggestion—it performs better than the 212 and is also cheaper right now on Newegg.
Did you mean Z97?
The Cryorig H7 is shorter than the 212, but I’m unsure if it will fit in your setup. No, I meant Z87. It’s a bit older than Z97 and lacks M.2 support, though it has some minor upgrades. Since it won’t fit, I won’t need to replace it. I’ll probably buy better coolers next year, maybe after getting a new graphics card to pair with it.