ARRRGH Thermalright ultra 120

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 11:15

For some reason I cannot get the AMD2 bracket between the pipes, the instructions are terrible and I can't see how it would fit. Also It looks like even if I get the bracket on there I can only mount it one way!

Here's what it wants me to do, but it seems impossible!
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/cpu/tb120/installation_cpu_cooler_tb120.html

1Day · 24 Sep 2010 at 11:41

LOL I had heaps of hassles the first time I had to install one. But in the end it just went in easy peasy. True I had just come back from a good lunch and was pretty relaxed.

The funny thing is the official guide is spot on how to install it. The trick is finding that perfect point to pivot on.

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 11:45

1Day said:
LOL I had heaps of hassles the first time I had to install one. But in the end it just went in easy peasy. True I had just come back from a good lunch and was pretty relaxed.

The funny thing is the official guide is spot on how to install it. The trick is finding that perfect point to pivot on.

It's like a magic trick trying to get this thing in, and I'm no magician

Hagar · 24 Sep 2010 at 11:55

The best thing is to get hold of the later AMD swivel clip, but I cannot find it anywhere. Any links are welcomed.

It is a little difficult, but as the second poster said, it just seems to fit eventually, do it outside the case.

Once in and tightened up, it is a very good cooling solution.

Looking at the photographs, my fan support springs are installed wrong, ah well should have read the instructions.

andy

1Day · 24 Sep 2010 at 12:00

Yeah very good point about doing it outside the case. That makes life so much easier.

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 12:04

nkata said:
The best thing is to get hold of the later AMD swivel clip, but I cannot find it anywhere. Any links are welcomed.

It is a little difficult, but as the second poster said, it just seems to fit eventually, do it outside the case.

Once in and tightened up, it is a very good cooling solution.

Looking at the photographs, my fan support springs are installed wrong, ah well should have read the instructions.

andy

this is ******* ridiculous!

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 12:24

I give up this is impossible :mad:

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 12:27

I did it, what a ****ing stupid mounting bracket :mad:

1Day · 24 Sep 2010 at 12:51

I still think having a pint before fitting that clip is the answer. Well done mate pleased you got it in the end.

Hagar · 24 Sep 2010 at 14:39

ellingham said:
I did it, what a ****ing stupid mounting bracket

Although mine has been fitted sometime, your post has led me to buying a revision 2 clip (from Florida would you believe). I would like to turn it 90 degrees into the airflow and I need to refit the fan anyway.

Glad you got it fitted, it is a very good heatsink.

andy.

Big.Wayne · 24 Sep 2010 at 14:40

ellingham said:
I give up this is impossible

Lol ellingham! . . . it's not that hard . . . just have a bit of "patience"

ellingham said:
ARRRGH

ellingham said:
stupid

ellingham · 24 Sep 2010 at 19:07

nkata said:
Although mine has been fitted sometime, your post has led me to buying a revision 2 clip (from Florida would you believe). I would like to turn it 90 degrees into the airflow and I need to refit the fan anyway.

Glad you got it fitted, it is a very good heatsink.

andy.

How much did that set you back? I would like to rotate it as well.

Big.Wayne said:
Lol ellingham! . . . it's not that hard . . . just have a bit of "patience"

It bloomin was hard!

1Day · 24 Sep 2010 at 19:46

You needed more beer mate.

Hagar · 25 Sep 2010 at 22:39

ellingham said:
How much did that set you back? I would like to rotate it as well.

US$7.50 plus postage at US$11.40 ouch. About £12.50.

I have emailed you in reply to your trust contact.

andy