Intel Core Ultra 200S „LGA 1851“ CPUs won’t be compatible with contact frames designed for the LGA 1700 platform due to structural changes.
Intel’s Core Ultra 200S „LGA 1851“ CPUs won’t be compatible with the contact frames designed for the LGA 1700 platform due to structural changes.Intel Reaffirms LGA 1700 Cooler Compatibility on Core Ultra 200 „LGA 1851“ Socket But Contact Frames Aren’t Going To Be Supported Due To Changes To The IHS
There has been quite a buzz around Intel’s next-gen Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs and their respective cooling solutions, especially since it was disclosed that Intel has adjusted the CPU hotspot slightly to the north of the IHS when compared with the previous generations.
This ultimately prompted the debate on whether cooling manufacturers would need to completely replace their solutions, but clarity from MSI recently showed us that a whole workaround wouldn’t be needed; rather, dedicated „offset mounts“ will do just fine.
The mounting holes for LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets are positioned in the same locations, so that the backplates used for LGA1700 coolers will align correctly with the LGA1851 socket.
This means that the LGA1700 socket remains mechanically compatible with the LGA1851 (for thermal solution only), and that existing thermal solutions designed for LGA1700 can fit on LGA1851 without modification. It’s important to note that while the mounting mechanism is compatible, users should always consult with your thermal solution provider directly for thermal and power compatibility.
