CPU Cooler Clearance Issues

[doyll]

Crazy, it's a bit silly calling it a standard then
Or I suppose it's more a case of that manufacturers, don't comply to it?

No, it's not a mater of manufacturers not complying, there simply is not a specific CPU socket placement. If I remember correctly Intel did the basics motherboard component placement and some say they didn't place CPU socket because they only had Intel sizes which range from 37.5x45, 75x75, 78x78, 90x90, to 105x105mm. AMD has several different socket sizes like 40x40, 54x90, 68x75, 90x90, 67x106, etc.

It would seem sensible to use a standard bases on center point of socket which is great for square sockets. But what about rectangular ones? Should length run front to back or top to bottom?
There's also the problem of laying out the literally thousands of traces (CPU/socket model number is number of contacts it has) from socket's contact pins.

 

[mattyfez]

Seems socket location is indeed not part of the standard!

So in that case there is no compliance issue...

That's me schooled then lol!

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

OK, let us all know how it goes tonight. Then if it's a win, you can repaste it and problem solved, and it's cost you nothing but a bit of thermal paste Fingers crossed!

Can I still setup a go-fund me for a new tube of thermal paste.

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

While many component locations are standardized on motherboards, CPU socket does not have a specific location. I know it sounds crazy but that's the truth.

link to verification of above:
http://www.formfactors.org/developer\specs\atx2_2.pdf

That's crazy! everyday is a school day.

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Fantastic news everyone, I’m an idiot! Well not quite, but it turns out with the normal mount it has made quite the difference.

Originally when dry mounting it didn’t appear like it had many any space, but after adding the GPU it’s got a good sized gap now that I’m happy with!

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Additionally, I have also ran a prime95 test after repasting and at full throttle I’m only seeing a max temp of 61c!

What a glorious day, praise the emperor.

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Thanks everyone to all your help and suggestions, big love to the OCUK forum.

 

[deviation]

Fantastic news everyone, I’m an idiot! Well not quite, but it turns out with the normal mount it has made quite the difference.

Originally when dry mounting it didn’t appear like it had many any space, but after adding the GPU it’s got a good sized gap now that I’m happy with!

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Additionally, I have also ran a prime95 test after repasting and at full throttle I’m only seeing a max temp of 61c!

What a glorious day, praise the emperor.

Thanks everyone to all your help and suggestions, big love to the OCUK forum.

Ah mate, that's great news, you're very welcome, I'm glad my suggestion worked
There is nothing better than fixing something for free!
The temps are nice a bonus, too! There clearly was heat transfer then, like I feared.

 

[Quartz]

Only issue is, the cooler is physically touching the back of my GPU

Did you have a GPU support bracket that was pushing the GPU into the cooler?

 

[doyll]

Did you have a GPU support bracket that was pushing the GPU into the cooler?

When built he had plenty of clearance.
Post # 65 has pics of finished product.

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Did you have a GPU support bracket that was pushing the GPU into the cooler?

No, GPU was just supported by the normal PCI-E screws. One of the many things I like about the reference cooler.

 

[Quartz]

When built he had plenty of clearance.
Post # 65 has pics of finished product.

Well yes, but it happened to me, so I did wonder.