SOS I cant install the CPU

Sarman · 28 Feb 2007 at 21:24

I dont mind the 1.6ghz clock speed as long as it changes when I need it, so far it's doing fine.

(HYPOTHETICALLY)How would I go about returning the Zalman, how much would it cost me and what could I get in it's place to cool this CPU? Its pretty hot under the hood :S

BTW I thank you again for all your help and support, you guys are great you are really helpful

hp7909 · 1 Mar 2007 at 04:12

Sarman said:
{snip}(HYPOTHETICALLY)How would I go about returning the Zalman, how much would it cost me and what could I get in it's place to cool this CPU? Its pretty hot under the hood :S{snip}

Did you buy the OEM or Retail CPU?

steve258 · 1 Mar 2007 at 08:05

Sarman said:
(HYPOTHETICALLY)How would I go about returning the Zalman, how much would it cost me and what could I get in it's place to cool this CPU? Its pretty hot under the hood :S

Simply go to OCUK retail site and request a RMA, once you have the number send the Zalman back for a refund. All it costs you is the postage. But I think refund is only available within 10 days of purchase.

Was gonna suggest tuniq tower, but if the zalman won't fit the tuniq probably won't fit either... For something smaller the freezer 7 pro is quite good and cheap.

Explicit · 1 Mar 2007 at 08:08

Sarman said:
Ah well too late my dad has already taken out the lid and banged it with a hammer to straighten it lol.....

GreenMint · 1 Mar 2007 at 12:31

Just glad it all worked out for you right mate

Well, pretty right apart from the Zalman

Really made work more entertaining today, and the fact that you suceeded in the end just makes it ok to giggle at

the-void · 1 Mar 2007 at 15:34

Congratulations on that first build mate. You have learned the hard way as well, so all the more kudos to you for sticking at it, not giving up. I bet you were real nervous. The first build I did was a PII for my dad. I still remember that gut wrenching feeling when I hit the power switch and nothing happened. Dreadful. Turned out to be a misplaced header connector in the end, and the machine worked fine. Still, for those moments it was as though I was in free-fall.

Well done and congratulations.

Sarman · 1 Mar 2007 at 15:42

Thanks for the help/encouragement/praise guys I appreciate it

I think I am just gonna stick with the Zalman and mod the case a little; change the top fan to a blow OUT one and install it on top rather than inside, then flip the Zalman the other way as suggested.

steve258 · 1 Mar 2007 at 15:47

We want more pics & benchies!!

pcAnywhere · 1 Mar 2007 at 16:56

I think I am just gonna stick with the Zalman and mod the case a little; change the top fan to a blow OUT one and install it on top rather than inside, then flip the Zalman the other way as suggested.

Should be a case of turning the fan around (on the case)...

Sarman · 1 Mar 2007 at 20:27

pcAnywhere said:
Should be a case of turning the fan around (on the case)...

Yea but the current fan has wires that are faced down under it's support byt on the top it had no suport for wires to sit on, so when I flip it round the wires will be exposed too which I don't want...I'll see how it goes.

Booner! · 4 Jan 2008 at 15:44

If the Heatsink is a bit loose, get some nails or tacks and ask your dad to knock it back into place? That should hold it for the time being.

Other than that I don't know what to suggest? Glue gun? does your dad own a glue gun?

Ben M · 4 Jan 2008 at 16:11

Booner! said:
If the Heatsink is a bit loose, get some nails or tacks and ask your dad to knock it back into place? That should hold it for the time being.

Other than that I don't know what to suggest? Glue gun? does your dad own a glue gun?

... why did you bump such an old thread?

Booner! · 4 Jan 2008 at 16:15

Ben M said:
... why did you bump such an old thread?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17823880

Ben M · 4 Jan 2008 at 16:33

fair enough

Kelt · 4 Jan 2008 at 16:47

Slinwagh said:
Who else is sitting there just shaking their head?

Me! Just cannot believe the hammer thingy...oh my good god!

"andy" · 4 Jan 2008 at 19:29

cant believe i missed this first time around

id of atleast used a rubber mallet just to be safe

snow patrol · 4 Jan 2008 at 19:45

poor guy, i actually read it and felt sorry for him...he obviously had no idea what he was doing, but then i suppose we all need to start somewhere. I notice he hasn't posted for ages...i hope it worked out.

knockonwood · 4 Jan 2008 at 19:52

ROFLMAO!!!!! what a great thread

thanks for the bump..... im still on with my new build and got some great tips , just gone out and bought one of those small toffee hammers.

melbourne720 · 4 Jan 2008 at 20:55

Shame the guy hasn't posted since April, wonder what he's hammering now?

That didn't come out right...

QlimaxUK · 4 Jan 2008 at 21:49

wow bin a bit bored today but after reading most of the posts in this thread so far iv cheered right up lol, thanks every1 and a special thanks to Sarman for starting this all off lol. you just cant make this stuff up