Question 1

would this be a suitable replacement for a ACER AZ5101 SOCKET 775 HEATSINK/FAN? I believe this is shorter so it should fit but will the holes line up? The stock fan product number is HI.10800.079

Accepted Answer

Yes, the fan is more than suitable for a replacement fan.  It will fit right in the holes with no problem since the Socket 775 motherboards have set places for the holes.  You should have no problem installing the fan, just have some thermal putty on hand.

Question 2

will the fan fit the gigabyte z97n mini itx motherboard?

Accepted Answer

No. the peg spacing is not quite wide enough for an 1150 board. I was curious about that too and compared the spacing to a stock 1150 cooler. The pegs were off enough that they're not interchangeable.

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