Hi I feel like a fool for having to ask as this should be one of the simpler parts of my computer build, but I'm having a pretty big problem installing my stock cpu cooler.
I'm using the Gigabyte 990FX-UD3 motherboard and have already run into an issue installing the NZXT Kraken x40. My case does have a 140mm fan opening over the cpu but the ceiling is too low in combination with the UD3s huge heatsinks.
I decided to throw on the stock cooler while waiting for something like a Noctua D14 or NZXT Havik 140 to arrive, but for some reason the latches on the stock cooler will not fit onto the mounts on the motherboard. I've looked up a few youtube videos and it looks like everyone elses latches just fall into place with no effort at all.
I'm starting to resort to some heavy pressure but I can hear either the cooler or the motherboard creaking at this point so I'm giving up and asking for help for now. ):
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm using the Gigabyte 990FX-UD3 motherboard and have already run into an issue installing the NZXT Kraken x40. My case does have a 140mm fan opening over the cpu but the ceiling is too low in combination with the UD3s huge heatsinks.
I decided to throw on the stock cooler while waiting for something like a Noctua D14 or NZXT Havik 140 to arrive, but for some reason the latches on the stock cooler will not fit onto the mounts on the motherboard. I've looked up a few youtube videos and it looks like everyone elses latches just fall into place with no effort at all.
I'm starting to resort to some heavy pressure but I can hear either the cooler or the motherboard creaking at this point so I'm giving up and asking for help for now. ):
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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