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kagemusha   03-05-2004 at 02:52:27 AM

Is it always necessary to remove the motherboard from the case when installing a new cpu cooler/heatsink?

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Crashman   03-05-2004 at 04:09:04 AM
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no

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scottchen   03-05-2004 at 04:17:24 AM
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Unless the heatsink your purchased is through-mobo mounting, then yes, but stockheatsink no.

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