want upgrade my cpu cooler

[xxdxdxd]

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to upgrade my CPU cooler because my i5-9400 is reaching 75–80°C while gaming. I've firmly decided to replace the cooler, and I'm considering the Deepcool AG300.

I want to ask if I can install it on my motherboard. The mounting bracket (retention ring) will of course be used. My current cooler doesn’t have a ring and isn’t handling the CPU well, so I’m wondering if the AG300 will fit properly.

Can I install the AG300 on my setup?

[xxdxdxd]

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[Max3Aj · Accepted solution]

@xxdxdxd, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

You're on the right track by wanting to upgrade your CPU cooler, especially since your Intel Core i5-9400 is hitting 75–80°C under load. Here's a detailed breakdown to help you determine if the Deepcool AG300 is compatible with your HP Desktop - M01-F0028ur:

Compatibility Check

CPU Socket Support:

• The i5-9400 uses the LGA 1151 socket.
• The Deepcool AG300 supports Intel LGA 115x sockets (including 1151), so it is compatible in terms of socket.

Motherboard and Case Fit:

• HP desktops like the M01-F0028ur often use proprietary motherboard layouts and compact microATX cases, which may limit cooler height and mounting bracket compatibility.
• The AG300 has a height of 135 mm, which is relatively compact, but you must measure the clearance inside your case from the CPU to the side panel to ensure it fits.

Mounting Bracket:

• Since your current cooler doesn’t use a backplate or retention ring, your motherboard may not have a standard backplate pre-installed.
• The AG300 requires a mounting bracket with a backplate, so you’ll need to:
  • Check if your motherboard has mounting holes for a backplate.
  • If not, you may not be able to install the AG300 without modifying the case or board, which is not recommended for HP OEM systems.

Steps to Proceed

Open your case and measure:

• The distance from the CPU to the side panel (should be at least 140 mm).
• Check if there are four mounting holes around the CPU socket on the back of the motherboard (you may need to remove the motherboard to see this).

If compatible, follow these steps:

• Remove the old cooler.
• Clean the CPU surface with isopropyl alcohol.
• Install the AG300 backplate (if your board supports it).
• Apply thermal paste (if not pre-applied).
• Mount the AG300 using the provided bracket and screws.

Alternative Options

If the AG300 doesn’t fit:

• Consider low-profile coolers like the Noctua NH-L9i or Cooler Master i71C, which are often better suited for OEM cases.
• Or, use a high-performance thermal paste and improve case airflow as a temporary solution.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

HP Support 

[xxdxdxd]

The height of the cooler doesn't matter to me — if it's too tall, I'll just remove the case side panel. I'm using Thermalright TF7 thermal paste, but even with that, the temperatures are still high, and I'm experiencing freezes in games like PUBG or CS2. Even outside of gaming, when using apps like Photoshop or Premiere, the CPU overheats if I don't limit Turbo Boost. The issue specifically happens when Turbo Boost pushes the CPU to 3.9 GHz, but I can’t disable it since I need the performance.

My current cooler is the one that came with the PC when I bought it: cooler 

Now my question is about the metal bracket on the back of the motherboard — which one are you referring to? The AG300 cooler comes with a circular mounting ring, but my current cooler doesn’t have that. I just screw it directly into the motherboard.

[Max3Aj]

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