Posted: 7/9/2006 3:57:22 PM EDT
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I'm getting a Thermaltake Blue Orb II, arriving this Tuesday or Wednesday. So, the thing is, the Maximum PC review of it said the only people who need to remove their mobo to install the cooler are those with Intel LGA 775 sockets; I have an AMD in Socket 939. Given the installation example flash on the Thermaltake website, it looks like you have to remove it no matter your socket. This would be, to put it lightly, a major pain in the ass, because I would have to remove everything, install the cooler, install everything else again, and pray I didn't fuck it up (which I've never done before, but I always worry about fucking up my computer. It was expensive, and it'd be just my luck to have it end up busted, and have to find out just which part is busted). So, any experience with this, or anybody able to find a manual on the web? I haven't had any luck with that so far. |
It contacts the CPU with a copper slug, but it's apparently mounted to a back plate. Oy, I just spent an informative several minutes on Google. I'm gonna need to take out my motherboard to install this lump. Joy. |
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When the cooler arrives it will probably have a small instruction booklet with it, or perhaps a single piece of paper with instructions on how to install it. My guess is that you'll have to detach the motherboard from the case in order to properly secure the cooler to the socket. This is the case most of the time when dealing with large CPU coolers. But do not despair, as this is not a very complicated thing to do. Just make sure you've turned the power supply off and don't work on a carpet. Also, remember to discharge any possible static electricity in your body by touching a large metal object before venturing inside your case. After attaching the cooler you might run into some trouble with re-assembly. People sometimes forget where a wire was attached. If this happens, simply find your motherboards manual. It will contain all the information you'll need to re-assemble your computer. It will have a clear picture detailing where to re-attach things lke the hard-drive(s), optical drive, main motherboard power and such things. |
Nope. It has a proprietary backplate in which I need to install a couple standoffs, and the standard cooler mount gets in the way anyway. Or I could use some Arctic Silver adhesive (not just grease) and pray it doesn't break the mount off, but I don't think that'll work too well. Now, where can I get an anti-static work mat? I have the wrist strap...
I'm not worried about connections; I built this thing twice and took it apart once, I remember where everything goes. I just dread that somehow, I'm going to totally fuck my expensive-as-hell video card or something. |
Should have researched the attachment method in advance  Is it wrong for me to NEVER uses an anti-static wrist guard? they always get in my way so I don't use them.
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May I ask why are you doing this Mag? Overclocking, fun Factor,? |
