New Gaming Rig Advice..

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 15:20

OK, use the links i posted previously, if you haven't watched them already, and remove the CPU.

/que space odyssey 2001 music...

If you have any questions though - ask...

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 15:23

Once I've removed CPU and checked for no bent pins etc shall I just put it back in?

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 15:28

Yes, post pictures if you feel necessary.

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 15:33

Look good to me, I've reseated it already as I can't see anything wrong but no harm to check.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 15:50

Great.

You now need to put a pea sized blob of MX2 onto the middle of the CPU - do you want a YouTube link?

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 15:53

Does the CPU fan need cleaning? Old thermal paste is still on it.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 15:58

Yes, the heatsink needs the thermal paste taken off too and just as spangly, sparkly clean.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:00

(Heatsink is the aluminium, copper based lump of finned metal that makes direct contact with the CPU (via TIM) and the fan sits on top to keep it cool (with INTEL coolers).

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 16:03

Right all done and pea size blob in place.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:04

This - clip shows different methods of applying TIM - we're using the pea sized blob method - it's the first one shown i think.

And this - clip - will hopefully stop you worrying about it not spreading - as it shows how the TIM spreads once pressure is applied to HS.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:07

BeadyRoller said:
Right all done and pea size blob in place.

Once you've watched the TIM application clips - reacquaint yourself with installing the HS and go for it. Push in the diagonally opposite pin to the first pin you push in when installing. As it will even out the TIM.

But when you place the cooler on top don't be afraid to press down slightly to make sure its squishes the TIM evenly.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:09

BeadyRoller said:
Right all done and pea size blob in place.

Did you take a picture of your pea sized blob - i should have asked for one really - don't worry of you didn't.

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 16:12

I didn't. The fan is on top now, can't seem to push down the corners though? To get it out i had to screw them anti clockwise going by that video you sent me, I've put them back to clock wise as well and they won't seem to budge.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:14

Did i mention how much i hate the f'ing INTEL pushpin method...

Even if i did - it needs mentioning again!

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:19

Watch the video again - you're probably not applying enough force - i had a akasa HS (years ago) and i virtually bent the board in two fitting it.

I even snapped a board in rage with one - but we'll skip over that (it was another third party cooler and an old board i was trying to recycle.)

I've snapped only one other board - an Abit - but it had it coming - the most unreliable board i've ever owned :/

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 16:29

They ain't budging. Does it matter how the fan is positioned at all?

I'm not surprised you snapped one in half after this...

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:29

Everything OK?

Last time you were quiet like this your board went nuts... :/

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:33

BeadyRoller said:
They ain't budging. Does it matter how the fan is positioned at all

Not sure what you mean - re fan postion?

But are you trying to push down with the MB on a box? - as the box may be giving - as in felxing.

Try placing it on a thin bit of cardboard on a solid surface - you may have more luck.

Is it that you can't get even one pin through the MB at all?

BeadyRoller · 4 May 2017 at 16:43

Basically is it ok how I've got it installed in the picture above?

Do they look through to you? The fan part of the heatsink moves up and down a little when I pull it. Can't tell if it was like that in the first place.

Plec · 4 May 2017 at 16:47

i need a close up of one pin pushed through.

You should see the slight ridge/notch of the pin that locks it in place on the underside of the motherboard.

Put it this way you shouldn't be able to pull it out (or even move) if you tugged on one corner