Can an aftermarket cpu cooler fit in a micro atx mobo??

Question

most aftermarket cpu coolers are quite large. i'm thinking of getting one but i'm not sure if all products will fit in a micro atx mobo. i want to get the sunbeam core contact freezer or xigmatek hdt-s1283 or thermalright ultra 120 (not the extreme). i think any of these will fit but not entirely sure if it will. anybody knows if these does fit a micro atx mobo??

thanks.

Answer 1

CPU coolers fit the socket, not the motherboard.

Answer 2

The width of the motherboard is basically the same as a ATX motherboard.  You shouldn't have any problem.  ATX is 9.6" wide and a micro atx is 9.6" as well...