zalman retention clup

Project · Post by **Project** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:16 pm

this might be covered but how good is the mounting method on the zalman 7000alcu. does the retention clip actually push down on the cpu?

Nebor · Post by **Nebor** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 2:08 am

It works great w/ the stock p4 retention clip. Pain free installation.

Pjotor · Post by **Pjotor** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 5:59 am

The stock retention clip works very well. B/c it's made for being compatible with all kinds of AMD sockets, it might touch some capacitors on a few boards, but it's easy to snip off a bit and doesn't impede the performance.

Project · Post by **Project** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:09 am

mmm, how strong is it though, For the A64 mounting style, theres just a blackplate and 2 screws. I normally use stock cooling bout i can see that most of the pressure is gonna be on those 2 screws.

Post by **MikeC** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:44 am

The pressure is always on the two bolts and backplate on any A64 HS. This is no different. I've been using a Z7000 on my A64 setup -- no problems. It's sturdy enough.

Project · Post by **Project** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:29 am

which motherboard u using?

Post by **MikeC** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:34 am

AOpen AK89 Max

Anodyne · Post by **Anodyne** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 5:41 pm

I am in the process of rebuilding my computer and bought a MSI K8N Neo Platinum motherboard and got a Zalman CNPS7000-AlCu to go with it. I discovered that the backplate that comes mounted on the MSI board doesn't seem to work with the Zalman mount. The Zalman comes with a backplate that would work, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the MSI backplate without endangering the motherboard!
Has anyone else dealt with this issue? I can't see any screws holding on the MSI backboard, as far as I can tell it must be adhered on! Does anyone know how to remove a backplate like this? Fortunately I purchased a retail A64 so I can use the stock heatsink/fan, but I'd rather mount the Zalman.

Project · Post by **Project** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 6:41 pm

yeah i heard the msi board comes with a back plate thats fixed. mebe u can twist it off or something. otherwise go swap it for another mobo. Mebe a asus a8v

Anodyne · Post by **Anodyne** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:14 am

Too much trouble to swap the motherboard out, unless I encounter more issues...I really wanted a nForce 250gB board for the native SATA, and it's working perfectly on that front...Has anyone heard of a safe method for removing the MSI backplate? I have seen in another forum that this can apparently be done, but no real details were given. I don't want to risk damaging my board for the sake of using the Zalman.

ting · Post by **ting** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:38 am

The stock backplate is glued to the motherboard. I used a combination og pulling the backplate and using a small flat screew driver to remove it. It takes time and patience.

When you get it open a little you will be able to see the glue. Just slice it of with the screw driver.

Don't get impatient, that can be expensive.

I swapped my board in for the ak89 max however. I didnt like the overclocking ability, and only 2 of the 4 fan connectors had rpm monitoring sensors.

Good luck!

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