The short version of my questions:
- Will my intel core i7-3960X cpu, corsair H100 cpu cooler, and asus rampage IV extreme mobo all fit and work well together using the backplate that came attached to the mobo, or do i have to use the backplate provided with the H100? Keep in mind certain mobos dont need the backplate provided, and can be used with the stock one.
- If i dont have to use the backplate provided will there be any differences at all between using either backplate, like extra heat, or any other kind of lack of performance?
- And would you recommend i use any other thermal compound/paste over what came pre applied on my H100?
I always see advertisements about better cooling with high end thermal compound, but ive never read or been told to use a specific thermal compound over any other.
All the details + extra info:
So ive got a rampage IV extreme and am using a 2011 socket cpu. I read online that i dont need to install the back plate that comes with my H100 cooler on a specific mobo. I keep reading all over the place that the cooler is compatible with a 2011 socket setup so i was wondering if i really needed to remove my current back plate and install the new one. Im also curious about heating. I was reading that some people were removing the plastic on this X shaped backplate(is that spelled with a space?), and that it messes with the cooling of the setup and can cause short circuits or what have you. This got me thinking that i may have optimal heating with the backplate that came with my H100 rather than the backplate that came attached to my mobo.
I also was reading about people having problems with the screws being loose and something with the cpu fans not fitting properly causing cpus to overheat. So since everything lines up and fits with the stock backplate i think thats the safest bet. The problem is i have thermal paste that might be terrible of terrible quality and no rubbing alcohol to remove the pre applied thermal paste on the H100.
So what do you guys think about all this? Please dont post if you have nothing positive or relevant to mention. The last time someone went off topic about their opinion on me, they had to deal with an admin/mod, i am not trying to be rude or make a threat, or anything like that, im just tired of dealing with rude ppl.
- Will my intel core i7-3960X cpu, corsair H100 cpu cooler, and asus rampage IV extreme mobo all fit and work well together using the backplate that came attached to the mobo, or do i have to use the backplate provided with the H100? Keep in mind certain mobos dont need the backplate provided, and can be used with the stock one.
- If i dont have to use the backplate provided will there be any differences at all between using either backplate, like extra heat, or any other kind of lack of performance?
- And would you recommend i use any other thermal compound/paste over what came pre applied on my H100?
I always see advertisements about better cooling with high end thermal compound, but ive never read or been told to use a specific thermal compound over any other.
All the details + extra info:
So ive got a rampage IV extreme and am using a 2011 socket cpu. I read online that i dont need to install the back plate that comes with my H100 cooler on a specific mobo. I keep reading all over the place that the cooler is compatible with a 2011 socket setup so i was wondering if i really needed to remove my current back plate and install the new one. Im also curious about heating. I was reading that some people were removing the plastic on this X shaped backplate(is that spelled with a space?), and that it messes with the cooling of the setup and can cause short circuits or what have you. This got me thinking that i may have optimal heating with the backplate that came with my H100 rather than the backplate that came attached to my mobo.
I also was reading about people having problems with the screws being loose and something with the cpu fans not fitting properly causing cpus to overheat. So since everything lines up and fits with the stock backplate i think thats the safest bet. The problem is i have thermal paste that might be terrible of terrible quality and no rubbing alcohol to remove the pre applied thermal paste on the H100.
So what do you guys think about all this? Please dont post if you have nothing positive or relevant to mention. The last time someone went off topic about their opinion on me, they had to deal with an admin/mod, i am not trying to be rude or make a threat, or anything like that, im just tired of dealing with rude ppl.