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I'm hesitant to even post this after reading the previous posts about HSF removal, but here it goes...
I recently purchased an ECS K7S5A MB and have been having a hell of a time trying to get it up and running. Not going for a top-end system, I bought an AMD Duron 850 (a few days before AMD chopped prices - timing, timing, timing...). Everything has been installed, but I haven't been able to get the system stable or get good customer support from the mfr, retail site, or SiS. To say the least this has been a long and frustrating experience. At this point, I just want to pack up the MB, ship it back, and wait for either an nForce or KT266A board to hit the streets. Obviously, before I pack up and return the MB, I need to remove the CPU. Here are the ?'s:
1. Should I remove the HSF? From what I gathered in earlier posts, I expect a strong NO!
2. If the answer is no, then what is the process for removing the HSF/CPU from the motherboard and storing it once it is removed? My Dad would have told me, "VERY carefully..."
Thanks in advance for your help!
I recently purchased an ECS K7S5A MB and have been having a hell of a time trying to get it up and running. Not going for a top-end system, I bought an AMD Duron 850 (a few days before AMD chopped prices - timing, timing, timing...). Everything has been installed, but I haven't been able to get the system stable or get good customer support from the mfr, retail site, or SiS. To say the least this has been a long and frustrating experience. At this point, I just want to pack up the MB, ship it back, and wait for either an nForce or KT266A board to hit the streets. Obviously, before I pack up and return the MB, I need to remove the CPU. Here are the ?'s:
1. Should I remove the HSF? From what I gathered in earlier posts, I expect a strong NO!
2. If the answer is no, then what is the process for removing the HSF/CPU from the motherboard and storing it once it is removed? My Dad would have told me, "VERY carefully..."
Thanks in advance for your help!