Hey guys-
This is my first build. I have the Gigabyte P965-DS3 mobo, E6600 CPU, and Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro heatsink and fan. I'm having a HELL of a time getting the stupid heatsink to stay attached.
OK - installing the CPU was nerve wracking. I lined everything up, but i almost had to force down the lever to secure it into place.
Now, installing the heatsink - everything was lined up, but as soon as I snap down one connection, another one pops up. I can't seem to get all four to stay down at one time.
It makes me think that the CPU is sticking up so far that the heatsink just can't attach correctly. However, there is NO other way to install the CPU, so I'm positive it's in correctly.
Yes, I triple checked - the CPU cover is removed on the mobo and the protective cover on the CPU is also removed.
Anyone have any advice? It's got me pretty frustrated...
This is my first build. I have the Gigabyte P965-DS3 mobo, E6600 CPU, and Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro heatsink and fan. I'm having a HELL of a time getting the stupid heatsink to stay attached.
OK - installing the CPU was nerve wracking. I lined everything up, but i almost had to force down the lever to secure it into place.
Now, installing the heatsink - everything was lined up, but as soon as I snap down one connection, another one pops up. I can't seem to get all four to stay down at one time.
It makes me think that the CPU is sticking up so far that the heatsink just can't attach correctly. However, there is NO other way to install the CPU, so I'm positive it's in correctly.
Yes, I triple checked - the CPU cover is removed on the mobo and the protective cover on the CPU is also removed.
Anyone have any advice? It's got me pretty frustrated...