H100i 1st gen vs latest H100 RGB Platinum - Bracket

[Salsiccia]

Quick dumb question here :-)

 

I currently have an old H100i 1st gen cooler which I am about to replace with a new H100i RGB Platinum model. This is an LGA-2011 socket.

 

Dumb question - is the mounting bracket going to be the same with the new cooler? I'm hoping so, then its a simpler task of pop off the old cooler and pop on the new one.

 

TIA

 

Sal

[c-attack]

Probably not, although you may need to clarify if you are buying the H100i Pro or the H100i Platinum. However, if you are going to be installing this on a 2011/v3 socket, it shouldn't matter. Those have their own backplate and you simply screw it down with 4 mounting posts. Easiest installation ever.

[Salsiccia]

Probably not, although you may need to clarify if you are buying the H100i Pro or the H100i Platinum. However, if you are going to be installing this on a 2011/v3 socket, it shouldn't matter. Those have their own backplate and you simply screw it down with 4 mounting posts. Easiest installation ever.

 

Sooooo..... when I said "... with a new H100i RGB Platinum model ..." I'm really hoping that what's in the box will be the Platinum model - lol !!! I'm sure it will be fine - the original H100i went on with no drama so I'm quite sure the Platinum one will be the same story :-)

[Salsiccia]

To answer my own question - the manual for my new H100i RGB Platinum says "Note" Intel LGA 2011 and LGA 2066 does not require backplate installation".

Since mine is an LGA2011 I take this as being that the new one should just pop straight into the current mount stand-offs. (Current H100i has no special backplate either)

 

So all should be well :-)