Heat sink/Fan Retention Bracket

harkensyth · Aug 20, 2014

I have a problem getting my old PC working again. I found out that the old heatsink fan isn't doing a good job anymore. So I decided to research the type of Motherboard I have. I then bought the appropriate heatsink/fan to replace the old...

But I didn't notice until I removed the old heatsink that it has no retention bracket. The heatsink is screwed directly to the motherboard.

So I'm wondering if there's a bracket that's going to fit this motherboard? It seems the regular AM2 brackets doesn't line up with the 4 screws... and there may be some problems with installing one due to obstacles.

The mobo is: Boxer 61 DA061L MB AM2

Is there any hope for me? Or do I have to order a different heatsink with 4 screws to screw directly onto the mobo?

Thanks for the help!

harkensyth · Aug 21, 2014

Please anyone? Would really appreciate it. I'm lost. It seems like the mobo has an AMD socket type AM2 but the bracket and heatsink is Intel.

Thanks for your input.

cin19 · Aug 21, 2014

Which heatsink/fan did you buy? as long as that heatsink/fan is AM2 compatible, then you can install it on your MB.

harkensyth · Aug 21, 2014

cin19 :

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200014
Here is the MB. ^

This is the heatsink and it needs a bracket to mount onto. My MB doesn't have a bracket and the 4 screws aren't compatible with an AM2 bracket, it seems. The 4 screws on the MB forms a square, not a rectangle.

cin19 · Aug 21, 2014

I see, yes, you need the bracket for the cooler because it doesn't come with it. You can find one from amazon.ca because newegg.ca doesn't have.
Like this, but make sure you get the right. http://www.amazon.ca/SODIAL-Plastic-Retention-Bracket-Socket/dp/B00KBPQ48Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408657018&sr=8-2&keywords=CPU+Retention+Bracket+AMD+Socket+AM2

harkensyth · Aug 22, 2014

I guess my real problem is the motherboard. It's not your typical AM2. Yes it is AM2 socket. But check out the screws for the heatsink/fan or for the bracket. It's squared shaped. Not the typical rectangular for all AM2 brackets. If I were to install an AM2 bracket to it, it won't line up with the 4 screws, and it will hit the little transformer thingies. (Just take a look at the motherboard picture.)

Really lost. I'm thinking it is really weird that it has AM2 socket but Intel heatsink/fan screw locations.

cin19 :

harkensyth · Aug 25, 2014

Can anyone help me?

Really lost.

Here's the image of the motherboard:
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/815437970_1/For-Acer-DA061L-Boxer-08120-1-Motherboard-EL1200-AM2-DDR2-MB-WNMCP61P-48-3V801-011-100.jpg

harkensyth · Aug 26, 2014

I just need to know what type of heatsink/fan I should get for this type of motherboard (please see picture) above. Thank you very much. I really appreciate a response.

Blessings.

cin19 · Aug 26, 2014

Sorry, I just find out it is the OEM Acer Motherboard, and you need get the used one (OEM cooler) from somewhere like ebay.

harkensyth · Aug 28, 2014

cin19 :

Thanks. I bought an LGA1156 heatsink fan that visually may work. Just waiting for it to come. The shape and measurements seem like it will fit. Will update to see how it goes.

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