CPU Heatsink/Fan Intel Slot Compatibility Question

[Tiburon1186]

I see a lot of fans/heatsinks that say they are compatible with LGA1156, but mine is LGA1155, are they interchangeable? Only reason I ask is because both stock heatsink/fans from my older 1156 and my newer 1155 look identical in both size and plug locations.

 

[DraginDime]

LGA1156 coolers will fit LGA1155 boards. The mounting holes are the same. However an 1156 CPU, will not work in an 1155 socket (just so no one gets confused )

 

[Tiburon1186]

Haha thanks for the confirmation.