Thankfully, you won't have to upgrade your CPU cooler if you are planning to upgrade from either LGA 1700 or LGA 1851 to LGA 1954 platform.

Noctua Confirms LGA 1700/1851 Cooler Compatibility With LGA 1954 Socket; Says, "No additional Mounting Parts" Needed

Prominent CPU cooler manufacturer, Noctua, just confirmed in an FAQ that its existing CPU coolers that are compatible with LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 sockets will also be fully compatible with the upcoming LGA 1954 socket. This is yet another proof that the upcoming Intel platform for Nova Lake desktop CPUs won't force users to upgrade to new CPU coolers.

Noctua has affirmed that its coolers won't need any additional mounting parts, which means the existing coolers will be compatible out of the box. This is good news for LGA 1700/1851 plat

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