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Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a new CPU Cooler (DeepCool Gamma Archer) for my am3 mobo, when i got it i tried to install it but it didn't fit i though this strange, but there is a weird see-saw type mechanism that makes it impossible to connect both sides to the plate.

There is either something wrong with this particular CPU or the guys at deepcool have a few problems because even when the clamps are at their lowest point when the cooler is on the CPU it for some reason still can't reach, it is either a design flaw or something wrong with my specific cooler.

I put taller screws in which are about 1.5cm taller than the average CPU cooler clamp plate screw and it removes the problem but it wiggles a little, I need to know if this is safe or if it will burn my house down.

I really need help with this please

Thanks to anyone who has a clue on what im trying to say.

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

you have to have the old amd heatsink mounting bracket to install the cooler i think you need to put side with no hinge clip thingy in the first side then pull the bar across and put the side with the hinge in and push the hinge down to secure the heatsink with pictures of deep cools website i can only give u a guess. Sorry if this doesn't work

i7Baby · Jun 23, 2014

http://www.deepcoolglobal.com/product/cpucooler/2013-12/7_459.shtml

says it should fit AM3.

Are you following Deepcool's instructions? eg what fittings to use and how to fit it.

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

@17baby i think he's confused because most coolers come with a mounting bracket of there own but this cooler to mount on amd sockets you must have the default mounting bracket the motherboard comes with

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

I have the mounting bracket and because i used to have a stock cooler on it before it broke, but this cpu cooler just doesn't make sense at the moment.

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

I will make my profile picture an image of what it looks like

i7Baby · Jun 23, 2014

Maybe ask Deepcool for help

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

Ok when you get the motherboard it comes with 2 brackets installed on it have they broken off?

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

No, the brackets are fine because i took the bracket off and installed the cooler on without the motherboard and it was fine.

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

Ok so looking at the picture it shows that the part that touches the cpu comes out further than the part that touches the mobo, im not stupid but shouldnt the part that touches the cpu shorter?

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

you need those brackets brackets that come with the mobo

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

the blue thing is the bracket, and the back plate is still on the mobo

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

so the original brackets that came with the mobo are still on it correct?

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

i7Baby · Jun 23, 2014

A picture might be worth a 1000 words

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

ok then install the heatsink like when you install heatsink that came with the amd processor

Hunter2554 · Jun 23, 2014

Yes Yes Yes!

I asked my friend whos cousin is an IT guy and it turns out i was just not pushing hard enough at the thought of breaking it

Thanks for your responses

Xtwargodtx · Jun 23, 2014

lol its like installing the original default stock cooler. Make sure you choose a best answer so that others can see your forum for help in the future.

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