- Apr 14, 2016
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Hi guys, I have one question I'd like to ask:
I have to change the motherboard in my self built PC. Its a Rampage IV Black Edition (so, LGA 2011) and my cooler is a Noctua NH-U14S. So basically, sturdy hardware I guess.
Now my problem is that space is very tight in my case, and it would be a bit hard to swap the mobo by holding it on the sides. In addition I would prefer changing the cooler when my mobo is out of the case.
Now, what I have done before is simply holding the mobo by the mounted heatsink when pulling it out and inserting it again. Was much easier, aparently did not break anything (plus I had one free hand) - but well, maybe that still was a bit risky? Can I do harm to my mobo by doing this or can this be considered safe?
I have to change the motherboard in my self built PC. Its a Rampage IV Black Edition (so, LGA 2011) and my cooler is a Noctua NH-U14S. So basically, sturdy hardware I guess.
Now my problem is that space is very tight in my case, and it would be a bit hard to swap the mobo by holding it on the sides. In addition I would prefer changing the cooler when my mobo is out of the case.
Now, what I have done before is simply holding the mobo by the mounted heatsink when pulling it out and inserting it again. Was much easier, aparently did not break anything (plus I had one free hand) - but well, maybe that still was a bit risky? Can I do harm to my mobo by doing this or can this be considered safe?
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