775 Heatsinks (RAGE).

Linken · 15 May 2009 at 19:12

I just want to post to let of some steam after snapping a pin on both of my CPU coolers for my PCs.

And I'm after two new CPU coolers...are there coolers out there that have more durable pins or something? Seriously. Design is awful.

Linken · 15 May 2009 at 19:23

Oh, the CPU coolers were a pair of Arctic Cooler Pro 7.

I hear there are ones with screws instead of push pins?

JonJ678 · 15 May 2009 at 19:29

Here you go http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_p...ge/product_accessories_btk.html#lga775boltnew

Thermalright is not a competitor. They make damn good heatsinks, and are kind enough to sell the mounting kits they use separately. Tear out the crap push pins, mount using their backplate and screws. Far better.
Arctic cooler pro 7 is a reasonably good one, but does have the push pins. You want the LGA775 Bolt-Thru-Kit

BarKeep · 15 May 2009 at 19:34

http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/technical_support.php?cid=42,42&pid=72&part_id=163&aid=420

spleenharvester · 15 May 2009 at 19:41

I agree, push-pins have to be the worst invention known to mankind. This bit is where they should take a leaf out of AMD's book - and actually have a reliable mechanism that stays attached.

AgedIdiot · 15 May 2009 at 19:48

Do NOT like the push pin style of fitting .

Currently using a Tuniq Tower - no complaints,pretty easy to fit(although motherboard had to come out) , runs nice and quiet (at mid-fan speed) and cools well.

Am looking to change to the new Titan cooler as I believe it will do an even better job - will make comment after install.

Linken · 15 May 2009 at 19:55

JonJ678 said:
Here you go http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_p...ge/product_accessories_btk.html#lga775boltnew

Thermalright is not a competitor. They make damn good heatsinks, and are kind enough to sell the mounting kits they use separately. Tear out the crap push pins, mount using their backplate and screws. Far better.
Arctic cooler pro 7 is a reasonably good one, but does have the push pins. You want the LGA775 Bolt-Thru-Kit

This looks awesome, this would save me buying new coolers. Going to order two of these. Cheers.

Linken · 15 May 2009 at 20:00

Also found a nice review on the forums about these

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12708687

If anyone is interested

MikeHunt79 · 15 May 2009 at 23:06

Xigmatek S1283 works well with bolt thru kit, it's a little fiddly with a fan on the heatsink tho...

JonJ678 · 15 May 2009 at 23:09

Linken said:
This looks awesome, this would save me buying new coolers. Going to order two of these. Cheers.

Happy to help

MikeHunt79 · 15 May 2009 at 23:16

You may be able to use a bolt thru kit with your brokencoolers, but I'm not sure as I've not used them myself...

Turambar · 16 May 2009 at 09:26

What a handy thread. I was just about to ask about ask about those bolt-thru kits as the pins on my Revo aren't providing enough clamping pressure anymore. Doubt the bolt-thru kit will work with my cooler but after reading the thread linked above I think I can I get away with using some nylon m4 bolts instead.

baroniuk · 16 May 2009 at 09:35

Am using Gemini11 S... big and has backplates that were a bit fiddly but temp drop from stock is nearly 20C lower so quite happy.

MikeHunt79 · 16 May 2009 at 11:12

Turambar said:
What a handy thread. I was just about to ask about ask about those bolt-thru kits as the pins on my Revo aren't providing enough clamping pressure anymore. Doubt the bolt-thru kit will work with my cooler but after reading the thread linked above I think I can I get away with using some nylon m4 bolts instead.

A bolt thru kit is essentially a backplate with m3 bolts (I think), but I guess m4 would work also as the holes appear to be large enough.