HS/F suggestions needed

[redhead33445]

Started building my new PC (GA-EP45-UD3P, E8400, Ballistix Tracer RAM, CM HAF 932 case) but can NOT get the stock HS/F to lock down properly. 3 pins will lock, not all 4.

I'd like suggestions for a HS/F that I can screw in/down, without those D**N pushpins! And that will clear the other heatsinks on this mobo. It appears to me that the stock HS/F is making contact with one of the heatsinks that surrounds the CPU and I don't think that's good.

At this point, money is not a big issue, I'd rather spend another $50 now than $160 later to replace the CPU.

I've gotten some ideas for products that meet my needs, except for knowing whether they will work with my mobo. Any suggestions?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Here's a link to a good web site with lots of useful information about cpu heatsinks:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

EDIT - Almost forgot - You could replace the push-pins with #40-4 nylon nuts and bolts available at Ace Hardware for 11 cents each. I learned that trick over at the ASUS forum. It works.

 

[hundredislandsboy]

Try the two hand method. One hand to push down on the circular frame and the other on the pin. Try a little wiggling action as you push down.

If all else fails, lock them down with the motherboard outside the case.

 

[redhead33445]

Here's a link to a good web site with lots of useful information about cpu heatsinks:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

EDIT - Almost forgot - You could replace the push-pins with #40-4 nylon nuts and bolts available at Ace Hardware for 11 cents each. I learned that trick over at the ASUS forum. It works.

Frostytech was good for reviews but nowhere could I find whether any units would be compatible with my mobo, and I couldn't find a link to any forums.

I might try the nylon nuts/bolts, but that won't necessarily fix the issue of contact between the CPU HS/F and mobo heatsink (It has Gigabyte printed on it. If the mobo is vertical, this heatsink is south of the CPU. I think it's the Northbridge.)

Maybe if someone has this mobo and is using a non-stock cooler....

 

[redhead33445]

Try the two hand method. One hand to push down on the circular frame and the other on the pin. Try a little wiggling action as you push down.

If all else fails, lock them down with the motherboard outside the case.

Tried to install this outside the case, on a towel on the antistatic bag. Just didn't have the strength. Might try your two-hand method one more time. Or start lifting weights.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

OK - Had to take a look at a couple of photos of your motherboard. It's got those large chipset heatsinks. I can see where the chipset heatsinks would get in the way.

The Zalmann 9700 cpu heatsink will definitely fit your motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Zalman+9700

The Xigmateck S1283 cpu heatsink will also fit your motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Plenty of room in the CoolerMaster HAF 932 for eith of those two cpu heatsinks.

 

[hampster]

I'm using the Xigmatek S1283+I7751 bracket on this board. It fits whichever way you want to orient it. Get the S1283V DK version since it comes with the bracket and free s/h. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029