Thermalright Ultra-120 on an 1156 socket

[beatle]

I have a Thermalright Ultra-120 from my days of overclocking my Q6600. It did great for 3 1/2 years, but I've moved on to an i2500K and a Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3. From what I've gathered, I need a new bracket and I'll be good to go. However, there seem to be more than one style of bracket that works with the 1156 socket:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...ltra_120_Series_HR-01_True_Spirit_.html#blank

http://www.platinummicro.com/product.asp?pf_id=CCBTKAXP14056

Are both compatible? If so, which one should I go for? Any known fitment issues with my motherboard?

 

[lehtv]

The first product you linked says it's compatible with Ultra-120 so it should work. But the one on platinummicro doesn't say it's compatible with Ultra-120. It's for AXP-140.

 

[beatle]

I saw that too, but on Thermalright's page, they actually say that bolt-thru kit is compatible with the Ultra series as well:

http://www.thermalright.com/products/index.php?cat_id=20#id=121

 

[lehtv]

Then both kits should be compatible... But I have no idea which is better, sorry. I'd probably buy the one that is meant primarily for the Ultra-120

 

[BonzaiDuck]

TR has been selling accessory bracket kits for a long time. It's a cheap price to pay, although shipping could double it.

 

[beatle]

I actually picked up the one for the "Venomous" from HeatsinkFactory:

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/venomous-btk.html

Hopefully USPS priority and shipping from NY will let me see it by the end of the week and I can see how high I can get this chip.