Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs might be compatible with Arrow Lake coolers due to the similar dimensions of LGA1954 and LGA1851 sockets.
It's the chit-chat about Intel's Nova Lake CPUs that's got the techies talking! Allegedly, Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs are gonna rock the LGA1954 socket, which is rumored to be similar in size to its older brethren, keeping cooler compatibility intact, y'all. Some smarty-pants on the web, Ruby_Rapids, has dug up shipping manifests showing the socket dimensions—45mm x 37.5mm—which ain't too far off from its predecessors like LGA1851 and even LGA1700.
But wait, don't pop the champagne just yet! While the similar socket size may offer some mechanical compatibility, Intel might have some tricks up its sleeve when it comes to Nova Lake's core arrangement and heat distribution, potentially shifting those hotspots around. So, even if your cooler fits, it might not perform optimally unless you adjust it.
Additionally, the new motherboard is a must-have to support the LGA1954 socket, and why wouldn't it be? With a fresh design and probably updated VRM and chipset configurations, it's only logical to expect changes. But fear not, cooler manufacturers are probably gonna come up with mounting kits to ensure your cooler's thermal performance stays in tip-top shape.
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- Due to the similar socket size of the LGA1954 to previous models like LGA1851 and LGA1700, some cooler manufacturers might need to create mounting kits to ensure the thermal performance of smartphones and other gadgets using the new technology remains optimal.
- As Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs are expected to be compatible with smartphones and various gadgets, tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting updates regarding the CPUs' core arrangement and heat distribution, as slight changes could potentially affect the performance of smartphones and other gadgets.
