PC assembly question re CPU / fan

[tgbyhn10111]

Hi

I should have all my new bits for my pc soon. I am getting a e4300 and an arctic freezer 7 pro to fit on a GA_P35_DS3P motherboard. The size of the fan scares me, looks like it may be a bit awkward. Should I install the cpu and arctic F 7 Pro before I install the motherboard in the case or what?

also, do i need to give the heatsink a waggle from side to side on a fresh install?

Thanks

 

[TheKnat]

Should I install the cpu and arctic F 7 Pro before I install the motherboard in the case or what?

Yes, have the motherboard laying down on a flat surface when you install the AF7. The way it installs is that there are 4 clips which you push through the holes in the MB and then turn to lock in place. The whole process is nice and easy but you do have to exert a bit of force to get all 4 locked in place

 

[Egon]

If it has a plate like the Noctua that sits underneath the board to lock it in place then you will have no choice but to take the board out. But i'm not sure if thats the case with the AC7, someone will confirm. But regardless, due to the size its much easier to install large heatsinks and fans with the board outside of the case.

 

[melbourne720]

If a AF7 scares you, don't look at a Tuniq Tower!

Too late

PS I don't think the AF7 has a back plate, not required as it isn't as heavy as the Noctua and Tuniq.

 

[tgbyhn10111]

Thanks

Do I need to waggle the heatsink on the cpu or do you only do that when TIM is applied in a thin strip down the centre? I assume the arctic will have tim material all over the bit that comes into contact with the cpu - is that right?

Am I ok to put the motherboard on a hard surface like a desk while I install the heatsink or would staticy carpet be better?

Pete

 

[BlastRadius]

Thanks

Do I need to waggle the heatsink on the cpu or do you only do that when TIM is applied in a thin strip down the centre? I assume the arctic will have tim material all over the bit that comes into contact with the cpu - is that right?

Am I ok to put the motherboard on a hard surface like a desk while I install the heatsink or would staticy carpet be better?

Pete

I installed mine on top of the MOBO ESD bag on top of its own box. And yes I waggled.

There is no backplate on the AFC7.

Just make sure you push until you hear the click, and twist to lock. Job done.

EDIT: Quick tip on the AFC7: Remove the fan (slide up) before you mount the HS, then slide down into the postion you are comfortable with.

 

[hp7909]

{snip}PS I don't think the AF7 has a back plate, not required as it isn't as heavy as the Noctua and Tuniq.

But it still exceeds the maximum weight Intel/AMD recommend for the mounting, i.e. 520g vs 450g! Therefore be careful when moving mobo around especially, since installing outside case

 

[melbourne720]

My tuniq is 798g (without the fan) lol

 

[tgbyhn10111]

I really want to fit the arctic freezer 7 pro first time with nothing going wrong.

Instructions here
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/downloads/installation/install_freezer7_pro.pdf

Step 5 in the instructions states "The four plastic fasteners must first be aligned back in their original position, if this is not the case, please turn the black plastic head clockwise."

My cooler is new and has never been fitted but the black plastic heads were not not quite turned all the way clockwise. Looking down from the top, I have now turned them fully clockwise, is this right?

Then it says remove the clear plastic cap at the bottom of the cooler and place the cooler on the cpu. Is all the stuff I can see through the plastic cooler on the square copper block, the therrmal insulation compound? It looks a bit like there is a protective plastic cover that needs to be peeled off.

Step 6 states: press the black head clip downwards until this clips into place. Fasten the diagonally opposite clips together

I am concerned about getting the heat sink right in the centre of the cpu. Will the fact that the clips will fit into the holes in the motherboatrd, guide the correct placement of the heatsink long before the heatsink makes contact with the top of the cpu? Don't I need to worry about this?

I thought I could tilt the cooler at say 45degrees so that two pins go in the motherboard, then right it so that the other two go in? This would guide the cooler to the cpu.

Should I press down diagonally opposite pins together or one corner, then the digonally opposite corner?

Thanks

 

[BlastRadius]

Step 6 states: press the black head clip downwards until this clips into place. Fasten the diagonally opposite clips together

I am concerned about getting the heat sink right in the centre of the cpu. Will the fact that the clips will fit into the holes in the motherboatrd, guide the correct placement of the heatsink long before the heatsink makes contact with the top of the cpu? Don't I need to worry about this?

I thought I could tilt the cooler at say 45degrees so that two pins go in the motherboard, then right it so that the other two go in? This would guide the cooler to the cpu.

Should I press down diagonally opposite pins together or one corner, then the digonally opposite corner?

Thanks

Fit the cooler as the guide states. Always use diagnals first (top left + bottom right; then top right + bottom left). In theory this will make the fit as good as possible; it's all about even pressure. The same applies to car wheels, and gaskets of almost any kind. Placing top and top then bottom and bottom will result in uneven pressure hence uneven Thermal solution and uneven cooling.

The black pins just clip into pace then twist to lock. So before installation twist them the opposite of the arrow (don't break them though lol), click them in then turn them the arrowed direction. And voila H/S installed.

Can't remember if my thermal paste had an extra layer - sorry!

 

[Big.Wayne]

The black pins just clip into pace then twist to lock. So before installation twist them the opposite of the arrow (don't break them though lol), click them in then turn them the arrowed direction. And voila H/S installed.

Thats how I thought you were meant to install the pegged heatsinks but I read some other people saying to do it the other way around.

In the reverse method you have the pegs locked when you push down, then if you want to unlock the heatsink you first turn the pegs in the direction of the arrow and pull up.