Re: Cannot fit stock Intel heatsink

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steve wrote:
Hi all,

I'm currently assembling a new whitebox server based on an ASUS P5M2
motherboard. It's an LGA775 socket mobo that supports Core 2 Duo
(E6000 series), Dual-core Xeon (3000 sequence), Core 2 Extreme,
Pentium D and Pentium 4 processors.

I've bought a retail Core 2 Duo E6320, which comes with a standard
Intel heatsink/fan with the "push to lock" clips
(http://www.virtual-hideout.net/articles/Intel_E6400_Overclocking/C2D15.jpg).
The problem I'm having is that I cannot get all four clips to lock
when installing the heatsink. I can get the first clip in, and the
second (diagonal opposite), but at this point the board starts to
warp slightly and I cannot get the other two in without one of the
existing pins popping out. It's as if the legs on the heatsink are
too short and/or the 775 socket is too tall. The mobo is not mounted
in the case yet, I'm just working on a workbench.

Is it possible that this mobo has not adhered to the Intel standard
for LGA775 heatsinks? Can anyone offer some advice?

Thanks
steve

Check the prongs on the bottom of the clips aren't bent or flattened.

Sit the heatsink on the board, the prongs should sit through the holes on
the board.

Ensure your clips are in the locked and not the unlocked position.

Push the clips down lightly one at a time, the prongs should seat in the
hole properly.

Push the clips down two at a time with more force this time to lock them
in position.

It is a horrible design. If you don't get this procedure right on the
first
or second try, the outer part of the prongs can easily become worn
enough to make it impossible for it to stay in place.
I had similar trouble on two Asus P5WDH-deluxe mobos - the holes
*seem* slightly larger than other mobo's I've fitted the stock Intel 775
HSF to. It is a surprisingly good HSF for a stock one though - no trouble
running a C2D at 25% overclock, with reasonable air-flow through the
case. I'd be worried about moving the system in a car boot though -
good chance of the HSF becoming partially detached with vibration.

--
Rob


I agree, it is a horrible design. I built an AMD 64 X2 (socket AM2) last
week and the way the HSF connects to the mobo is really tidy, simple rocking
clip.

I'm more concerned about the way the board warps whilst I'm trying to get
this thing installed. It just doesn't feel/look right.


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