aw fuckalexb wrote:
If the case fain is pushing air out of the case, then that might be your problem. The fan on the CPU should ideally be pointing downwards, as it will push air in the upwards direction, for the case fan to exhaust it.Bevo wrote:
fan is pointed up, which is right next to a case fan that blows out the top of my pc.
It should be a bit easier your second time. Remember to connect each pin diagonally.Bevo wrote:
aw fuckalexb wrote:
If the case fain is pushing air out of the case, then that might be your problem. The fan on the CPU should ideally be pointing downwards, as it will push air in the upwards direction, for the case fan to exhaust it.Bevo wrote:
fan is pointed up, which is right next to a case fan that blows out the top of my pc.
that thing was such a bitch to seat
\o/ @ failing to realise basic physicsalexb wrote:
It should be a bit easier your second time. Remember to connect each pin diagonally.Bevo wrote:
aw fuckalexb wrote:
If the case fain is pushing air out of the case, then that might be your problem. The fan on the CPU should ideally be pointing downwards, as it will push air in the upwards direction, for the case fan to exhaust it.
that thing was such a bitch to seat
For example, do it 1,3,2,4.
Last edited by FloppY_ (2010-06-04 16:27:14)
The four connection thingies that keep the cooler in place.Bevo wrote:
....what do you mean pins?
Oh. Thanks for the help Jaekus, I would have kept on confusing him.Jaekus wrote:
He's using the AMD lugs, not the Intel seating.
Just unscrew and turn it around. I think it'll be easier the second time around because the parts the lugs screw to should have bent a little in the direction you want. At the moment your CPU cooler is competing for the same air as the top exhaust fan on your case.
Seriously?! How?Bevo wrote:
broke it. fffff
Super glue that ho back on.Bevo wrote:
the fan clippy on part is made of thin as shit plastic
it'll go back together fine, but it split
no how would you recommend doing this?alexb wrote:
Super glue that ho back on.Bevo wrote:
the fan clippy on part is made of thin as shit plastic
it'll go back together fine, but it split
Also... did you remove the previous thermal paste before you installed the F7P?
Last edited by Jaekus (2010-06-04 16:38:10)
The frame of the fan which clips onto the aluminium sides on the heatsink..Jaekus wrote:
The fan??
Oh god, inb4 applying paste on the wrong side of the CPU...Bevo wrote:
no how would you recommend doing this?alexb wrote:
Super glue that ho back on.Bevo wrote:
the fan clippy on part is made of thin as shit plastic
it'll go back together fine, but it split
Also... did you remove the previous thermal paste before you installed the F7P?
Last edited by FloppY_ (2010-06-04 16:39:12)
Well, its kind of too late, unless you feel like buying a small tube of AS5. It might not be necessary, but if your temps are still shite after position the fan correctly, then maybe.Bevo wrote:
no how would you recommend doing this?alexb wrote:
Super glue that ho back on.Bevo wrote:
the fan clippy on part is made of thin as shit plastic
it'll go back together fine, but it split
Also... did you remove the previous thermal paste before you installed the F7P?
Last edited by Jaekus (2010-06-04 16:41:03)
at least two grains of rice imo...Jaekus wrote:
If you have too much grease it won't conduct the heat properly and therefore the cooler won't be doing its job.
You probably will need to get some grease, it's not very expensive ($10-15, depending where you are). Just make sure you use a tiny bit, about the size of a grain of rice.
Also, use some (rubbing?) alcohol with a cotton swab to remove the previous goop.Jaekus wrote:
If you have too much grease it won't conduct the heat properly and therefore the cooler won't be doing its job.
You probably will need to get some grease, it's not very expensive ($10-15, depending where you are). Just make sure you use a tiny bit, about the size of a grain of rice.
Depends on the type of rice we're talkingFloppY_ wrote:
at least two grains of rice imo...Jaekus wrote:
If you have too much grease it won't conduct the heat properly and therefore the cooler won't be doing its job.
You probably will need to get some grease, it's not very expensive ($10-15, depending where you are). Just make sure you use a tiny bit, about the size of a grain of rice.
Heh, I prefer to use plenty of grease... Just give the cooler a wiggle down before you screw/pin it in to make sure it's as thin as possible and fully distributed...Jaekus wrote:
Depends on the type of rice we're talkingFloppY_ wrote:
at least two grains of rice imo...Jaekus wrote:
If you have too much grease it won't conduct the heat properly and therefore the cooler won't be doing its job.
You probably will need to get some grease, it's not very expensive ($10-15, depending where you are). Just make sure you use a tiny bit, about the size of a grain of rice.
srsly, get the grease, clean the CPU with methylated spirits or rubbing alcohol that's a really high percentage (what you'd get from a hardware store) so it evaporates quickly, put a small drop of the grease on the middle of the CPU, attach cooler. You can put your finger inside a clean plastic bag and spread it over the CPU if you wish, but some people say it's unnecessary.