So after struggling to get my Noctua NH-D14 onto the motherboard, I need your advice as to whether you think I need to re-do it.
I couldn't get the screws lined up so I was having trouble getting them on evenly.....one side would go on but I turned it too many times. Then I'd get the other side on....same problem.
At least 30-40 minutes later.....finally got it on. I know for a fact that it was rocking back and forth.....I also know for a fact that in my frustration I picked it up off the setting to try and replace it on the screws.
In an effort to prevent the number of screwdriver rage marks in my work bench....do you think it's okay to just fire it up and see how the temps are? Or will I be committing a mortal sin of CPU installation?
I have a feeling I already know your answer, even though I'm not really sure it's possible to install a heatsink without that happening to a certain extent.....at least every time I build a new comp I go through the same bullsh!t struggle....
Part of the reason I'm writing this is because my fingers need a break and so does my temper....
But your thoughts would be appreciated!
I couldn't get the screws lined up so I was having trouble getting them on evenly.....one side would go on but I turned it too many times. Then I'd get the other side on....same problem.
At least 30-40 minutes later.....finally got it on. I know for a fact that it was rocking back and forth.....I also know for a fact that in my frustration I picked it up off the setting to try and replace it on the screws.
In an effort to prevent the number of screwdriver rage marks in my work bench....do you think it's okay to just fire it up and see how the temps are? Or will I be committing a mortal sin of CPU installation?
I have a feeling I already know your answer, even though I'm not really sure it's possible to install a heatsink without that happening to a certain extent.....at least every time I build a new comp I go through the same bullsh!t struggle....
Part of the reason I'm writing this is because my fingers need a break and so does my temper....
But your thoughts would be appreciated!
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