4770K & H100 Extreme

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 16:54

Hi guys,
Ordered a H100 Extreme for cooling duties today and while looking around doing some research i came across a thread on another forum stating this:

"When you install the H100i on the Z87 motherboard you will find that it needs some modifications in order to fit correctly. The back plate in the shape of an X and has posts in each corner of the plate which are suppose to stick up through the 4-holes in the mobo. However, the posts are too long so instead of being flush with the surface of the mobo the posts stick too far through the mobo. Hence, when you screw on the retaining bolts that hold the back plate into place you will find that the back plate is still somewhat loose. If this if left loose the cooler pump (when fitted in place) will appear to be in place tightly but in reality it will not be making a solid contact with the CPU. To fix this, remove the back plate, then slide off the washers on the posts and add some, extra, small washers then slide the original washers back on the back plate. When fitted properly the posts coming through the mobo will not extend past the surface of the mobo and the retaining bolts will be holding the back plate tight against the mobo"

Anyone able to confirm that this is indeed true?
Really Grateful for any help thanks guys.

David.

Mirmo · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:57

Anyone with any input on this? My 4770k and h100 arriving tomorrow and this has me worried now too lol.

Scougar · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:03

Just to be clear, have you bought the H100 or the H100i ?

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:11

I've bought the H100, refurb.

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:12

Mirmo said:
Anyone with any input on this? My 4770k and h100 arriving tomorrow and this has me worried now too lol.

Ah that's good, let me know how you get on Mirmo

be good to compare systems etc.

Ezekiell · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:40

I can confirm that on my z87 sabretooth the posts for my h100i did stick through too far but I added some extra washers on the backplate and all worked fine.

MOOGLEYS · 29 Aug 2013 at 20:01

They have done that on most I have fitted. Once you screw the block to the mount it all tightens up. I have never needed to add extra washers.

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 20:10

Cheers Moogleys,
Put my mind at ease

hopefully it'll all fit fine, a new concern is why my item is still saying it's "printed in warehouse" :confused:

Ordered at 2pm, item was in stock and selected next-day delivery.
Won't be pleased at all if it's not here tomorrow.

Mirmo · 29 Aug 2013 at 22:02

I ordered at same time mate and mines with dpd. Hopefully system just not been updated with yours!

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 22:34

I'll check now, i really hope so

Edit-Still showing as printed in warehouse :mad:

no email stating shipped etc.
Can't see how yours is With DPD and mine's isn't.
Booked the bloody day off work for this too as i intending on finishing my build.

Mirmo · 29 Aug 2013 at 22:45

That would be harsh. My tracking says it wasn't picked up from OC till 7:00pm. Hopefully you'll have tracking info in morning.

uksoldierboy · 29 Aug 2013 at 23:00

I have my fingers crossed pal

Like i said it'll be good to compare temps with each other.

uksoldierboy · 30 Aug 2013 at 09:07

Just an update,
After speaking to 5UB this morning regarding my order not being dispatched, i was made aware that orders by Royal mail first class, MUST be ordered before 2PM for next day delivery.
I can appreciate this, but at the same time, Surely a warning of some sort could be displayed showing this when checking out?
As i told 5UB, i'd have happily paid the extra for DPD had a known this was the case.
As it stands now i've lost a days work for nothing

Mirmo · 30 Aug 2013 at 09:10

How come you didn't get free dpd next day being a qualifying forum member mate?

uksoldierboy · 30 Aug 2013 at 09:17

I'm not sure tbh, it's all setup for it and i've had it before so :confused:

5UB did comment saying it may be here tomorrow as it was first class so hopefully it will..
Edit- I think maybe because it was a smaller item perhaps?

Mirmo · 30 Aug 2013 at 16:34

Well, my new 4770k is in my new 650d with my new h100 lol. Thinking I may not have seated it properly or need to change thermal paste as idling at 40. Seem a bit high? Although it is a warm day

uksoldierboy · 30 Aug 2013 at 23:02

Can't be right if at stock pal, my 4770k idles @38-40c with my arctic freezer 13 and that @4.5, vcore @ 1.232.

snappyfish · 30 Aug 2013 at 23:09

Mine idle on stock fan 30 - 39 with the H100 refurb mine is now idle 26 - 30

scotsdragon · 30 Aug 2013 at 23:49

Yeah its good to order some good paste as sometimes with all coolers you have to seat them a few times to get it done wright, when i was fitting my water cooling kit i must have seated it about 6 times till i was happy, Which makes me cringe alittle because ill be re doing my look next weekend so i have to go through it all again lol

Mirmo · 31 Aug 2013 at 00:48

Yeah I'm gonna reseat it when some new paste arrives.

You've got a better chip than mine soldierboy, I need 1.25v to get 4.3!

Temps while under load don't seem too bad though, peaks at 69 stress testing at 4.3.

Gonna have a play with different fan configs over the weekend, started off with the corsair recommendation of fans on bottom of rad pulling air from inside out through rad. Can't help thinking it would be better to have rad fans on top pulling in fresh air from the top before sending it through the rad.