CPU Cooler

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:13

Hi can anyone give me some advice. trying to install my CPU cooler
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-006-CS
I cant seem to get the bracket right. Whats best way to do this?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:15

Need more info such as the socket type its going on.

And is it the front or rear bracket?

If its just lose with the four standoffs screwed into the rear bracket, thats normal and tightens up once you put the front bracket and four thumbscrews on.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:20

Hi putting it onto my https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-020-GI
its the rear bracket it doesn't seem right. Have I got the wrong combo?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:21

You dont use a rear bracket.

You use the four larger standoffs and screw into the thread holes in each corner of the front around the socket.

Jump to 3:33 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqjV6v8t9L0

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:25

Much appreciated

Is the combo I got for CPU and board going to be good for gaming along with my 980TI?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:28

Yes.

The H60 wont struggle at stock CPU speed and can even manage a little bit of an overclock before it cant get rid of the heat fast enough.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:35

As I am building another PC for my brother should I go for same combo again or is there a better cpu and motherboard choice I could get?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:36

All depends on usage and budget, not everyone can afford X99 or needs it.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:39

I'm spending £1600 on my pc. My brother wants same sort of budget. Could he get a better x99 motherboard and CPU?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:47

Yes there are higher grade X99 boards and two other CPUs (not counting Xeons) for X99.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:50

Could you recommend a few boards and CPU?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:52

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P Intel X99 (Socket 2011) DDR4 ATX Motherboard £229.99
1 x Gigabyte X99 SOC Champion Intel X99 (Socket 2011) DDR4 ATX Motherboard £204.95
Total : £444.54 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

The SCO is the best overclocking X99 board.

The other one has fancy Creative sound chip and high end audio grade capacitors and other stuff.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:54

appreciate that. Would you recommend same CPU?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 21:06

Yes, unless he wants multiple GFX cards, the 5930K and the 5960X have more PCI-E lanes to feed more gfx cards.

xxtomox · 19 Oct 2015 at 21:08

Thanks for feedback. Do you think my Board and CPU can be overclocked?

stulid · 19 Oct 2015 at 21:09