installing Zalman cnp9700 on Asus board

striker · 6 Feb 2007 at 16:00

Hi,
I am currently putting together a new rig.E6600 on Asus Striker Extreme mobo with Zalman cnp9700 LED cooler.
The configuration of the "s" clip requires a firm amount of pressure to be applied in order to insert the securing screws.
I am worried that this amount of pressure may damage the processor.
Can anyone give me any advice? It would be appreciated.

MofoKilla · 6 Feb 2007 at 20:12

dont screw the first screw in all the way just do it a tiny bit just so it holds then screw the other side in should give a little more leeway for the screw on the other side.

striker · 6 Feb 2007 at 21:14

Thanks for the advice. Am I right about the tension of the clip being high?

DarkShadow · 7 Feb 2007 at 12:40

You'd actually be suprised on how strong CPU's are. I installed mine without many problems. As the poster above said, only screw it in, in order for you to screw the other side in.