Backplate problem? (pics)

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 18:20

OK so I have a build log going on over here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18423195

I have the Asus P8Z77 m-ITX board and a XSPC Raystorm block for the cpu, it doesn't feel like it is sitting right, it is resting right on a couple of things on the back of the board. I have taken a pic as close as I can but will this cause me problems? If so can you suggest a different block that will be ok?

Pics,

OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 18:25

I have that block, the backplate is designed to sit over the top of the socket 1155 backplate that doesn't seem to be on your board.

You might want to add some spacers or something.. idk.

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 18:38

I guess I should have left this bit on then.

OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 18:39

yes lol. I was wondering why it wasn't on there!

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 19:12

Ok, so I have put that back now, (this is my first Intel cpu, AMD you just remove everything)

I dont think this block is compatible with the mobo, it wont sit right even now. I have taken the best pic I can, you can see it is sitting flush on the black part of the board but where it attaches to the water block itself it is not right. When the block is on and getting tightened all the pressure will be on the black thing.

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OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:16

I'm not sure what you mean mate. Mine doesn't make contact with the motherboard PCB either if that's what you're concerned about?

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:26

Ok mate one last picture.

The circle on the left you can see the back plate resting right on whatever that black thing is. I know the pic focus is off but I cant get it to focus that close up.

In the right circle you can see that where the block that goes on the other side of the board would fix on to the back plate it is not flush, so it can rock side to side because it is resting on the black thing. Now when it comes to attaching the four corners on the top this means all the pressure is going on the black thing which I am sure it is not supposed to be on at all.

Sorry for the bloody stupid description and not knowing what the "black thing" is.

OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:32

is that the black metal 1155 backplate you've circled on the left or a component on the pcb? If it's part of the pcb I would contact xspc to see what they say

Sorry I can't be more help, I'm stumped because of the camera focus. Much better than my camera mind you, (iphone 3gs, lol).

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:38

Ok, for scale and to see what I mean.

then with the back plate.

and hopefully a better focus on what I mean.

ps. I dont think this back plate will ever be photographed as much as this even by XSPC lol.

OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:42

ahhh I see now. I'm not sure I'd want the pressure on whatever that dohicky is. I'd go for a different block/backplate tbh :/. See what others say though.

Edit, I guess you could file/cut a way a small part of the backplate in that area so that it doesn't make contact with it.

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:45

Haha, Cheers Optimal, to be honest I will just RMA the block and find something that fits out of the box. Any ideas, or anyone else know perhaps?

OptimaLnrg · 18 Jul 2012 at 20:54

I just checked mine and it is resting on 3 dohickeys like yours, albeit smaller I think. I didn't even notice before.

Anyways, the EK universval backplate is a little skinnier than that xspc one where you're having the contact, but I don't think by enough.

Red Alert · 18 Jul 2012 at 22:18

I think I have this solved, lots of googling has lead me to EK's own website where they do a plate that looks perfect. Will see in the next few days how that gets on.