What Socket my CPU?
If you are not a PC expert and your Computer prefer not to want to open, find the correct socket type with a diagnostic program, for example, with CPU-Z.
- Download CPU-Z and open the program. You will then receive automatically all relevant CPU information is displayed.
- Behind the "Package" you can see the socket type directly (in the example picture "AM2").
CPU Socket out
Socket DC CPU cooling fan?
Now that you know your Socket, you can buy a new heatsink and its fan.
- The currently built-in fan, you can't derive directly from the shape: In Ready-to-PCs are usually used in the Standard heat sink, processor manufacturer with a 60mm fan.
- You can use also the noise you Hear from your PC at a high computational cost, a high-frequency whirring, it's probably a small Standard CPU fan.
- This method is not, of course. If you want to know which fan is currently installed, you need to open your PC.
- You should have the necessary expertise, open the Computer and see the fan on the heatsink of the CPU. If you're lucky, the brand or the model name directly from the fact. If not, you can measure the diameter of the fan with a tape measure.
- Do not open your case but rather, if you are not technically savvy or you don't want to lose your warranty.
