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 Vamp9190Premium
join:2002-02-11
Chantilly, VA
kudos:1 | reply to nokken
Re: [Cooling] Tips for installing massive HSFs? I have a Q6600 CPU with a big Zalman cooler mounted on it.
It is a bit nerve racking installing one of those for the first time.
Here is my advice.
Take the Motherboard out of the case. Yes, it's a big pain, but worth it. Trying to add the new HS/fan inside the case can be a real headache and very difficult.
Find a good level surface to work on.
Take off the old HS/fan. Clean off the old CPU thermal paste CAREFULLY. Use a lint free cloth (get Camera Lens cleaning cloths that are dry, no solution on them), dip it in a little bit of isopropyl alcohol (any drugstore has it for $1) - but use the 90% or higher kind -- NOT hydrogen peroxide or other alcohol that is lower, like 70%.
OK, so gently clean the CPU of all the old thermal grease. Once it is clean wait a few min to make sure it is dry (the Iso alcohol evaporates really fast anyway). Now add ARCTIC SILVER 5, go to their website for instructions on how to apply it to the CPU, it's easy.
AS5 is the best thermal paste, seriously. You can use something different, but I have always liked AS the best. You can get it on Newegg.
OK, now clean the Tuniq heatsink with the same method, wait for it to dry.
Place the heatsink over the CPU, refer to the instructions to see exactly how to install for that socket and motherboard.
But basically, like on mine, there is a retaining clip that hooks under a piece on the motherboard, then the other side of the clip goes over another fastener on the other side of the CPU, on the motherboard. The trick is that you have to use a screwdriver or other tool to 'push' the clip down so that it hooks into place. It is spring loaded, so it will go down and hook under the piece and go back up slightly and then fit snugly over the CPU.
Yes, it is theoretically possible to crack the CPU as you are pushing down, but only if you are really rough and don't pay attention.
Just take your time and DON"T FORCE anything. It will go on with a bit of pressure, just take it slow & smooth. You may not get it the first time, but don't panic. Also it may help if you stand over the table to get good leverage.
So once you have the Heatsink/Fan mounted, now you can take the whole motherboard and put it back into your case. Now add the video card back in, and connect all the hard drive cables, headers, power, etc.
You can probably check youtube and watch a video of someone doing it, just to see exactly what I mean.
Good luck! Report back with your results. | |
 heat84Bit Torrent Apologist
join:2004-03-11
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Yeah, its good to have an AMD board with regard to the HSF's. You don't have dismantle the whole system just to install a HSF. Yes, some cases have a butt flap(like a pair of long johns has) so you don't have to do that. Even with that, its still alot more work. Why are AMD and Intel HSF mounting systems different anyway?
I think its karma. If you go to overclocking forums, Intel people are a bunch of snobs. They think they're bad ass with their i7's while Phenom II's are crap just because the i7 out performs them on benchmarks the that stress the CPU way more than normal usage ever will. So the Intel snobs were punished for their snobbery by having to go through hell to install aftermarket HSF's.
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Vamp9190Premium
join:2002-02-11
Chantilly, VA
kudos:1 | said by heat84:Yeah, its good to have an AMD board with regard to the HSF's. You don't have dismantle the whole system just to install a HSF. Yes, some cases have a butt flap(like a pair of long johns has) so you don't have to do that. Even with that, its still alot more work. Why are AMD and Intel HSF mounting systems different anyway? I think its karma. If you go to overclocking forums, Intel people are a bunch of snobs. They think they're bad ass with their i7's while Phenom II's are crap just because the i7 out performs them on benchmarks the that stress the CPU way more than normal usage ever will. So the Intel snobs were punished for their snobbery by having to go through hell to install aftermarket HSF's. Beautiful - ROFL. 
Funniest thing I have ready in a while. I am personally laughing because I was one of the AMD people saying the same thing about Intel, but I secretly wanted the Intel. Then I got the Q6600 and morphed into the Intel person, lol. But now I have to upgrade to the i7 to fully be the Intel guy again. 
BTW I do also still have 2 AMD systems in the house, so don't worry. | |
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