No, AM3+ CPU coolers are not compatible with AM4 motherboards.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, AM3+ CPU coolers are not compatible with AM4 motherboards.

07-11-2025, 04:41 AM

I’m considering an upgrade now. I’m using an i5 2400 with an OEM 1155 board. My CPU isn’t fast enough for the tasks I need, and I’ve faced issues where the fan stops working and the temperature spikes to 100°C during heavy use. The BIOS doesn’t let me adjust the fan settings because the motherboard’s BIOS is quite basic. I’m weighing two options: either upgrade to an FX processor with an AM3+ board or switch to a used first-generation Ryzen on an AM4 platform. I want to stay under £100 and avoid extra costs for new parts. My current cooler is the stock one for the FX-8350 chip, and I don’t want to replace it or buy something new.

HappyMiner_gr

07-11-2025, 04:41 AM #1

samaclause
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07-14-2025, 04:04 PM

The installation slots vary. The only AM4 board I'm aware of that fits these is the Asus Crosshair VI Hero.

samaclause

07-14-2025, 04:04 PM #2

The installation slots vary. The only AM4 board I'm aware of that fits these is the Asus Crosshair VI Hero.

kevin2010
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07-16-2025, 12:22 PM

It includes a horizontal retention clip. Yes, you can attach it to the plastic mount on the motherboard if provided.

kevin2010

07-16-2025, 12:22 PM #3

It includes a horizontal retention clip. Yes, you can attach it to the plastic mount on the motherboard if provided.

damore1405
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07-17-2025, 11:16 PM

Stock brackets are fine. I'm employing an AM3 FX heatpipe heatsink with a fanless design on my 220ge. (quiet operation) It looks quite similar to the Wraith Prism cooler I have before.

damore1405

07-17-2025, 11:16 PM #4

Stock brackets are fine. I'm employing an AM3 FX heatpipe heatsink with a fanless design on my 220ge. (quiet operation) It looks quite similar to the Wraith Prism cooler I have before.