Aurora R4 ALX AIO Cooler Dying. Can I use air cooler?

Question

So I have a Aurora R4 ALX from 2013 that is still chugging along quiet nicely. I opened the PC up yesterday to do some cleaning and noticed that the Corsair AIO cooler that I had put in there years ago when I bought the PC had cracks on the hose. Considering the age of the computer, I was wondering if I could just throw in a cheap air cooler without a problem or if it has to be an AIO water cooler. CPU is an i7 3820. Hope someone can help with this. Thanks.

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

Yes if you can find a LGA2011 air cooler.  I think Dell AIO uses M4 screw which is the standard for this socket.  You may also use Dell AIO for Area 51 R2-R4/5 AIO.  X99 and X299 LGA2066 socket cooler fit X79 LGA2011 socket too.  A used LGA2011 AIO cooler may be comparable to air cooler in pricing depends on availability.

redxps630 · Answer

Unlike LGA115x,the 2011 boards have 4 M4 threaded holes built into the socket. The socket comes with a reinforced backplate. Most coolers either screw into these directly or have standoffs you install.

redxps630 · Answer

one air cooler option is Intel Thermal Solution TS13A https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/processors/sb/BXTS13A_Thermal_Solution_LGA2011V3.pdf

Cass-Ole · Answer

Used Asetek 570LC $35 obo, 49mm rad ... drop 4930k in for ~$30, your years-old Alien may thank u

redxps630 · Answer

used on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/196078700282?

redxps630 · Answer

another cheap intel LGA2011 heat sink TDP 150w https://www.ebay.com/itm/155351885861?

JLTea · Answer

OK, Thank You guys for the suggestions.

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