Are CPU coolers for LGA 775 compatible with LGA 1155 CPUs?

Solution 1:

The mount points are different. However, there are some motherboards hitting the market with the appropriate holes for 775 mounting in addition to 1155/1156 mounting. Assuming you can find a motherboard with appropriate mount points, the heatsink itself will probably work fine. (Also note that if your heatsink is fancy enough, the manufacturer MAY have an adapter kit available.)