Heatsink Spec

Kidge · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:36

Yeah exaclty that and I'm sure the improvements I see over the stock AMD one will be much better

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18464814

Here's a thread I started (Didn't get any replies, probably because im using a FX4100) but I want to OC higher and drop temps at same time because im not comfortable with 56*C

doyll · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:45

Just noticed that these £21.00 HR-02 don't have AM2/AM3 mounts so will cost a few quid more for that. Can't seem to find it on OcUK website.

doyll · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:52

Could be a deal breaker

All I'm finding is an 'X' kind of mount that required trying to reach under cooler to install it.

not a pretty picture.

Kidge · 30 Nov 2012 at 15:58

That's what I was confused about...in the title its says **B Grade** Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1156/LGA1155/LGA1366) buit in the description is says

"Multiple support bracket system For Socket 1366/1156/1155/775 & AM2/AM3"

I dropped OCUK a webnote asking if all the bracket system parts would be included in which they replied:

"The cooler should have it's fittings as we would be unable to sell this item if it did not.

Condition should be fairly good but may have slight cosmetic damage."

So I think I'm going to risk it and see what turns up haha.

doyll · 30 Nov 2012 at 16:00

Worst case is you have to take it back.

Might be able to look at it when you pick it up and see if it's all there

doyll · 30 Nov 2012 at 16:05

Just found this on Thermalright
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/support/installation/am2_btk_rev2.htm

Kidge · 30 Nov 2012 at 17:51

Nice one doyll, Will be ordering this and a CM690 case shortly!

Kidge · 30 Nov 2012 at 23:28

Ordered the bit tonight, I'll let you know what comes with my HR-02

doyll · 30 Nov 2012 at 23:30

Thanks.

Look forward to hearing more.

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 17:48

Ok, so that parts have arrived I think I have most of it but there seems to be one metal plate I think I'm missing. Going to take and upload some photos, would you be able to take a look and advise doyll?.

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 17:57

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 17:58

My concerns are that TIM was already applied, the dents in the copper pip at the top and that im missing a metal plate?

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:02

However have just found this picture so could be wrong?

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:32

Ok, I now know what im missing. I'm missing 4 rubber/felt triangles which go on each corner of the fan which im guessing is to stop vibration on the heatsink?. I'm also missing which looks to be a square rubber grommit which goes in the cut out on the black back plate. Will I need these bits?.

EDIT: You can see the black rubber square in the above picture. Im assuming its so the metal doesnt touch the back of the motherboard?

olivier renault · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:35

No that looks like my TS 140 setup (that's the intel backplate afaik). There is a hole in the middle but it's not used (I have a slightly different mechanism for my MUX-120, and the plate has a added pressure screw in the centre).

The kinks on the copper tubes are fine. It's the end bit that are soldered and sealed shut.

The TIM looks nasty. Clean that up with a TIM cleaner.

Do you have vibration pads as well? Not sure if the HR-02 macho comes with some, but I had vibration pads for push-pull on my TS 140.

BTW, have fun installing the fan

I suggest you practise first.

If you are missing the installation procedure, I can take a few pics of mine. It looks identical to the TS 140.

If you need TIM, any of these will do (and some cleaner).

YOUR BASKET
1 x Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound (4g) £8.99
1 x Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound (4g) £6.98
1 x Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme Cutting Edge Thermal Compound (3.5g) £6.95
1 x Akasa AK-TC TIM Clean CPU & Heatsink Cleaner £5.99
1 x Thermalright Chill Factor 3 Tube (4g) Thermal Paste £4.99
Total : £38.89 (includes shipping : £4.16).

I use MX-4.

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:47

Hmmm Intel bracket you say, I have an AM3+ board

. Is it not suppose to support both Intel and AMD boards?

After a little more research it looks like most of it's here (I panicked a little haha).

I purchased some TIM cleaner and MX4 so that part should be fine.

In regards to the vibration pads I think they are missing (B grade)

are they needed or is it recommended im guessing against the heatsink the vibration will make a really annoying tin rattle noise?

Pictures would be a great help as unfortunately no instruction were included. I've checked a couple of vids and it looks fairly simple. (Note to self: practice putting fan on before installing!! haha)

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:50

Wahey that's the exact cleaner and TIM I went for

doyll · 3 Dec 2012 at 19:19

Leave for awhile and everything starts to happen

The mounting bracket picture you found and posted looks right for AM2/AM3 mount. Have not actually installed one though. If the holes line up on your motherboard it's right.

I believe the crossbar that goes over heatsink can be positioned top to bottom or side to side.

HR-02 rev.A installion pdf
http://www.thermalright.com/html/products/cpu_cooler/hr-02_macho_reva.html

doyll · 3 Dec 2012 at 19:23

Vibration pads are no big deal. Probably be fine without or can be made out of most anything rubber like an old mouse pad even.

At the rpm you will be running I doubt it will be vibrating.

doyll · 3 Dec 2012 at 20:05

Missed it. The installation manual shows the center rubber as being for 939 mounting.

Manual:
"Step 4backplate cap
Note: When installing on a 939 platform,
please first insert the Back Plate Cap into
the opening on the Back plate, make sure
you have the Cap facing"

olivier renault covered the cooler questions. Those crimped ends on pipe is done to close and seal them.