Zalman CNPS7000B and socket A
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Zalman CNPS7000B and socket A
hallo,
I want to buy the Zalman CNPS7000B-Cu cooler and I have a Gigabyte GA-7VRXP (2.0) Socket A motherboard.
On the zalman webside the "CNPS7000A/B compatible Socket 462 Motherboard list" says my motherboard is compatible but
"Clip must be cut off to avoid interference"
what does this mean? Just a little adjustments or trouble!!!!
Has anyone experience with this.
Thanks
I want to buy the Zalman CNPS7000B-Cu cooler and I have a Gigabyte GA-7VRXP (2.0) Socket A motherboard.
On the zalman webside the "CNPS7000A/B compatible Socket 462 Motherboard list" says my motherboard is compatible but
"Clip must be cut off to avoid interference"
what does this mean? Just a little adjustments or trouble!!!!
Has anyone experience with this.
Thanks
The clip which attaches the cooler to the board has two sets of holes, the inner ones for AXPs/PIVs and the other, outer ones for A64s. Basically You will have to cut away one of the outer holes of the clip (and also the end of the clip). The clip has a pretty solid structure, so iron saw is preferable.
It has to be cut away because there are some components (usually capacitors) too near the socket which interferes with the installation.
"It's like sawing off one cm out of a pencil. The only problem is that the pencil is made of metal."
Welcome to SPCR!
Cheers,
Jan
It has to be cut away because there are some components (usually capacitors) too near the socket which interferes with the installation.
"It's like sawing off one cm out of a pencil. The only problem is that the pencil is made of metal."
Welcome to SPCR!
Cheers,
Jan
Zalman 7000 Clip
It is not a major problem, it just requires a little metal work. The clip is the bar that runs through the heatsink, with two little screw holes at either end. The screw holes are the points at which the clip bar mounts to the silver and blue clip supports that you screw either side of the socket.
The outer screw hole on each side is meant for mounting on an Athlon 64 socket, and is not necessary for Socket A mounting. All you have to do is take a hacksaw, or other fine metalsaw, and carefully saw horizontally between the two holes, cutting off the piece of metal that the outer hole is in - this should stop the clip from fouling the capacitors.
http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/cooler/ ... st_eng.htm
Look carefully at the diagram on this page, and you will see what I mean.
Oh, and Welcome to SPCR!
The outer screw hole on each side is meant for mounting on an Athlon 64 socket, and is not necessary for Socket A mounting. All you have to do is take a hacksaw, or other fine metalsaw, and carefully saw horizontally between the two holes, cutting off the piece of metal that the outer hole is in - this should stop the clip from fouling the capacitors.
http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/cooler/ ... st_eng.htm
Look carefully at the diagram on this page, and you will see what I mean.
Oh, and Welcome to SPCR!
This is the setup I have, and its not a major problem. My two points are that the clip is small and that makes it hard to work with; I used a hacksaw but I wished I had a dremel. Also, you don't need to remove much. I cut through the outer holes since it was less work, and so I couldn't slip and cut into the inner holes.
Thanks guys
So the clips are held by just two screws (inner holes). Now I can see the next problem rising
my motherboard is installed in a tower standing vertical and the cooler is held by just two screws
slowly sliding of my processor. Maybe I’ am dreaming but this thing weights 755g .
Sorry for my english I’ am not a native speaker
So the clips are held by just two screws (inner holes). Now I can see the next problem rising
my motherboard is installed in a tower standing vertical and the cooler is held by just two screws
slowly sliding of my processor. Maybe I’ am dreaming but this thing weights 755g .
Sorry for my english I’ am not a native speaker