New heatsink

gav_the_chav · 29 Oct 2012 at 17:19

Hi all.

I'm running a Corsair H80 onto my 3570k, can anyone advise a decent quiet heatsink taking into account I have corsair red vengence memory which *is not* low profile.

Thanks a lot.

stulid · 29 Oct 2012 at 18:08

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=hs-005-sv&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2351

one side of this heatsink is thinner than the other, thats the side you have facing the dimm slots, thus it clears.

example - http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/silverstone_he01_review,6.html

gav_the_chav · 30 Oct 2012 at 17:08

Thanks for the help however I'm not rich enough I know I should had said in my first post *apologies* but £30 or thereabouts anything to out look for that's any good?

buzzlightweight · 30 Oct 2012 at 17:14

Then this is your next option and under £30 atm

YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1156/LGA1155/LGA1366) £29.18
Total : £29.18 (includes shipping : FREE).

just have the fan on the otherside

gav_the_chav · 30 Oct 2012 at 17:21

Look's perfect. Cheers buzz.

Slight edit. Buzz on your link it says *FREE shipping* I have just paid £8 odd for postage, can you make any sense of whats happened? I guess its not free shipping anymore but I'll ask anyway.

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gav_the_chav · 30 Oct 2012 at 18:50

Rules me out! Haha bbbblast

Remote_zero · 30 Oct 2012 at 18:52

Just spend a bit of time talking **** in the general discussion forum, you'll be there in no time

gav_the_chav · 30 Oct 2012 at 19:50

Heading over there sap.

Uncle Petey · 30 Oct 2012 at 19:54

Be careful mate, the price you pay may not be worth it

It's a pedantic, argumentative douchefest over there with a few exceptions.

gav_the_chav · 30 Oct 2012 at 20:01

I'll take it one step at a time..Cheers

gav_the_chav · 1 Nov 2012 at 21:50

Okay, I would Like some advice if that's okay.

I have recieved my new heat sink.

Question 1, it says on the product description it does not need a fan, I will be running it at stock for now so what would you nice people do, attach fan or not?

I must admit the quieter the better.

Question 2, I have some mx2 thermal solution is the garden pea method best? I've always spread it thin on the CPU, never had any problems, but again would like you lots advice.

Thanks for reading.

Pabl0 · 1 Nov 2012 at 21:58

Its a passive cooler but its best to use a fan to get the most out off it and keep temps as low as possible.

Yep, small blob or 'grain of rice' and apply heatsink and tighten so the paste gets squashed even..

gav_the_chav · 15 Nov 2012 at 15:14

So I bought the Macho HR 02.

I today thought I would have a go at installing it. I'm a bit miffed :confused:

I followed the instructions but when it came to tightening down the bracket with the 2 screws the fix onto the plate, it wobbled. Are these things supposed to be super tight? Of-course they are,except this wasn't.

The only possible thing that may of helped it was to leave the 4 small intel washers off that fix onto the 4 screws that connects to the motherboard. But it says in the manual to use them.

Maybe I've missed somat? But I did follow the booklet? So know the stock HS is back on, any ideas????????

delta0 · 15 Nov 2012 at 15:26

Surprised the H80 was audible, Mine isn't.

gav_the_chav · 15 Nov 2012 at 15:43

The pump wasn't noisy, but the 2 fans were, I fancied somat different it didn't fit in my case properly either, I had the back fan on the outside, lol.

delta0 · 15 Nov 2012 at 15:48

gav_the_chav said:
The pump wasn't noisy, but the 2 fans were, I fancied somat different it didn't fit in my case properly either, I had the back fan on the outside, lol.

Oh dear, the fan outside would be noisier. I can't hear the fans either as I have them on the lowest speed setting. On the highest setting they are noisy, but they shift a lot of air. I also haven't seen a fan with higher SP.

gav_the_chav · 15 Nov 2012 at 15:54

Can you offer any info on fitting my macho cooler, that's what I'd like help with now.

doyll · 15 Nov 2012 at 18:49

Just looked at the install manual and it looks simple enough. The tension adjustment needs someone who know more than I to comment on.

Be fore installing mount check all the screws / nuts go together like they should. I usually use a pin oiler and put just a hint of a spec of oil on end thread of the cooler mount screws/nuts so there is no binding as things thread together and tighten.

Install the mount and trial install the cooler with protective plastic still on bottom to make sure it fits properly and you can get everything to connect like it should. Then remove the protective cover, put a small dab (rice size) on heat sink and install.

gav_the_chav · 15 Nov 2012 at 19:03

Thank-you.

I appreciate your advice and will happily take it on board.

The only thing I 'now that I've left it a couple of hours is' I guess that the 4 intel washers maybe I punt in the wrong place. I will have to look at instructions again I'm sure though I was right :confused:

Thanks again pal

Edit. Just to add, I think that when I attempt to try again, I will build it like you suggested, without thermal paste, if it works great if not i will cry.

Edit 2, think I know what I done wrong, I just searched for instructions online and seen whats what.