Damaged socket 478 retention bracket
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Damaged socket 478 retention bracket
Hello
I'm trying to figure out if I can revive an old PC with a damaged socket 478 retention bracket. I was wondering if there are any good cooling solutions I could buy, that includes a bracket, and backplate perhaps. I would certainly love to get a Noctua or Scythe heatsink, but do any of them include a bracket, or do I need to cannibalize one from a used board, perhaps? I'd certainly be appreciatative of any help at all.
Much <3
- Miriam
I'm trying to figure out if I can revive an old PC with a damaged socket 478 retention bracket. I was wondering if there are any good cooling solutions I could buy, that includes a bracket, and backplate perhaps. I would certainly love to get a Noctua or Scythe heatsink, but do any of them include a bracket, or do I need to cannibalize one from a used board, perhaps? I'd certainly be appreciatative of any help at all.
Much <3
- Miriam
I used one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-P4-478-Retain ... 286.c0.m14. It was not to replace a damaged bracket, but to replace the standard push-pin device as I was fitting a Thermalright cooler which used the normal bracket. At the time there were a number of coolers which used the bracket but did not include a backplate. It's been a while since I bought a 478 cooler but that may still be the case now.
Thanks a lot, to the both of you. So, that means I could potentially use any of the coolers below? I found these in the SPCR recommended list. I appreciate the peace and quiet. <3
I apologise if this question was already answered, but I was not quite sure if any of the brackets included with these coolers would negate the need for the standard socket 478 retention bracket.
It might be necessary to mention that the old motherboard is an Asus P4P800 SE.
Noctua NH-U12P *
Scythe Mugen
Scythe Mugen 2
Scythe Ninja Mini
Thermalright XP-120 (I didn't find this specific model on manufacturers site)
* (My motherboard was not mentioned on the manufacturers website in their motherboard compatibility list. Motherboard too old or unlikely to fit?)
It seems that the Scythe coolers all have a socket 478 bracket included?
Pardon all the silly questions. I certainly appreciate any assistance.
Much <3
- Miriam
I apologise if this question was already answered, but I was not quite sure if any of the brackets included with these coolers would negate the need for the standard socket 478 retention bracket.
It might be necessary to mention that the old motherboard is an Asus P4P800 SE.
Noctua NH-U12P *
Scythe Mugen
Scythe Mugen 2
Scythe Ninja Mini
Thermalright XP-120 (I didn't find this specific model on manufacturers site)
* (My motherboard was not mentioned on the manufacturers website in their motherboard compatibility list. Motherboard too old or unlikely to fit?)
It seems that the Scythe coolers all have a socket 478 bracket included?
Pardon all the silly questions. I certainly appreciate any assistance.
Much <3
- Miriam
Hi,
you'll still have to get a standard mounting system. The clips that come with those heatsinks are just the clips that hold the heatsink to the mounting system on the motherboard (which in your case, needs replacing).
You can google mounting brackets for that 478 socket. They make really nice metal ones with backplates for almost the same price as platic push-pins ones. (amazon has both kinds so you can compare)
you'll still have to get a standard mounting system. The clips that come with those heatsinks are just the clips that hold the heatsink to the mounting system on the motherboard (which in your case, needs replacing).
You can google mounting brackets for that 478 socket. They make really nice metal ones with backplates for almost the same price as platic push-pins ones. (amazon has both kinds so you can compare)
Thanks a lot to you all. The help was much appreciated. I weighed the trouble of finding a used bracket, or buying a new one, or simply getting the Scythe Mugen 2. The Mugen 2 seems to be the easiest (thanks EekTheCat), and it would cool my old Pentium 4 quite well, and doing so almost quietly.
Thanks for the helpful suggestions (thanks Frenchie and Lodestar) and answers to my silly questions.
Yay, peace and quiet. ^^
Much <3
-Miriam
Thanks for the helpful suggestions (thanks Frenchie and Lodestar) and answers to my silly questions.
Yay, peace and quiet. ^^
Much <3
-Miriam