Heatsink Spec

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:47

Hmmm Intel bracket you say, I have an AM3+ board

. Is it not suppose to support both Intel and AMD boards?

After a little more research it looks like most of it's here (I panicked a little haha).

I purchased some TIM cleaner and MX4 so that part should be fine.

In regards to the vibration pads I think they are missing (B grade)

are they needed or is it recommended im guessing against the heatsink the vibration will make a really annoying tin rattle noise?

Pictures would be a great help as unfortunately no instruction were included. I've checked a couple of vids and it looks fairly simple. (Note to self: practice putting fan on before installing!! haha)

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:50

Wahey that's the exact cleaner and TIM I went for

Kidge · 3 Dec 2012 at 21:25

Cool, thank you for the weblink too doyll. Was trying one earlier and it wasn't displaying properly then had to go to football!.

Think I might make up some pads out of some rubber because I won't be installing everything until after christmas, due to them meant to be presents haha. Just wanted to make sure I had everything needed with the heatsink and it looks like I do. Happy man now

Glad the cap isn't needed too. I'm just guessing the person who had it before rushed when attempting to put it on im finding TIM in random as hell places haha. Think I'll clean it up tomorrow and show you the difference.

Thank you both for all your help it's really appreciated!

Kidge · 4 Dec 2012 at 18:12

Haha I know that's exactly what I was thinking! I could be wrong but it looks like the previous person put way too much TIM on I thought it was only meant to be pea sized to give an even spread?

Had a couple of practice goes with the fan and think I've got it......just about!. Now just to wait until after Christmas to fit all my parts in the new 690 case. In the mean time I may also buy some blue braid and try braiding my cables. Go for a blue/black/white colour scheme to try match the PCB on the Giga board and card.

Kidge · 9 Dec 2012 at 20:44

Urmm I got it from Google, but I'm afraid I can't remeber what I searched to find it

Kidge · 9 Dec 2012 at 21:06

No problemo, must have missed your post Friday night.

Might be worth trying the bay but I had a quick look around for a bracket for sale when I received it and didn't find one

Kidge · 9 Dec 2012 at 22:02

12 quid, that's a massive bargain!. Finger crossed everything comes with it

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 12:31

doyll, how did you get on with the HR-02's did they come with all the parts required?

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 18:00

No problem, busy time of year for everyone

Oh man, so by the sounds of it yours came in better condition than mine haha for half the price of mine too!!

Mines not on just yet, it's under the tree with my case too

so tempting.....

Ordered some light blue braiding today from a certain auction site, bargain!

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 19:20

Sounds good

let me know how you get on!

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 19:23

Also, without starting a new thread, do you know how I am able to control my case fan speeds?.

I've got 3 case fans, one front, one side and one rear plus the heatsink fan. One is plugged in via a molex connector 2 on the mobo via a splitter and the cpu fan on mobo too.

Will I need a controller or is there a cheaper option?

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 20:14

doyll said:
What case and what fans please.

Currently a budget competitor case and Xigmatek fans think they're these ones:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=2331&subcat=

Kidge · 12 Dec 2012 at 20:25

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-007-XG&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=4

try thisd one

Kidge · 14 Dec 2012 at 13:28

okedoke will look in to one

Cheers!

Kidge · 7 Jan 2013 at 22:22

Hey doyll, finally installed the HSF check out the log I just created

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18476753