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Moving w/ large Zalman copper cooler
I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the
CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent |
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"Usenet User" wrote in message ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent Well you did state the heatsink exceeds the max weight for the socket...so I would lay it on its side if your that worried about reinstalling a HS on it. Just make sure you don't stack anything very heavy on the cases side, those side panels are exactly super sturdy if you know what I mean. As far as the die becoming less efficient at transferring heat...I have never heard it but it is possible I guess. I am not to worried about it personally I have removed and installed a new/used heatsink on my P4 atleast a dozen times that I can recall right off hand. HTH -Chris |
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 20:02:20 -0600, Usenet User wrote:
I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? There is no reason that you can't remove the heatsink and reinstall it. Before you reattach the heatsink clean off the old headsink compound from both the heatsink and the CPU with a good solvent. Then put on fresh heatsink compound and reattach the heatsink. |
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 20:02:20 -0600, Usenet User
wrote: I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? I"m not quite sure what you mean by "dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat". The primary problem with removing and reinstalling a heatsink multiple times is if there is wear on the socket lugs. However, this same wear is also a potential problem if transporting system with heatsink still attached. Frankly, if heatsink lugs are so worn though that it would cause heatsink to fall off, you ought to not use the motherboard any more... otherwise it would be safest to uninstall heatsink and reinstall again at destination. If you find install/uninstalling it risky then perhaps a few layers of masking tape or a piece of plastic next to socket lugs will help to protect motherboard from tool slips... take your time and use the right (sized) tool. Another potential issue is if the CPU has caused an imprint or scrape marks on bottom of heatsink. If heatsink started out somewhat rough on the bottom this may not be so significant, but the more polished and near-perfect the surface is, the more you may notice scrapes from CPU core. It can help to very lightly relap heatsink or just use a bit of fine metal polish. If heatsink base is good and thermal compound reapplied, within a few days of setting up and being thinned by heatsink clip pressure, the cooling effectiveness should be same as previously, or even better if original application was silicone-based or original retail thermal interface pad. Only real reason to avoid removing heatsink is if you fear gouging the motherboard while doing so, but if you use protective measures like the masking tape or plastic I mentioned (or invent your own method) that risk is reduced. |
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Whats wrong with sitting the PC on a pillow in the cars boot (trunk for
those in the US)? Motherboards aren't that weak as to break when you go over the first bump (or even subsequent ones) - its really just that if you drop your PC case, this may be one of the first areas to fail along with the case and HDD. Paul "Usenet User" wrote in message ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent |
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TAKE THE DAMMM THING OFF DUMBARSE On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 08:15:23 +0100, "Paul Murphy" wrote: Whats wrong with sitting the PC on a pillow in the cars boot (trunk for those in the US)? Motherboards aren't that weak as to break when you go over the first bump (or even subsequent ones) - its really just that if you drop your PC case, this may be one of the first areas to fail along with the case and HDD. Paul "Usenet User" wrote in message ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent HELLO NURSE. |
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Funny you mention that. I just moved this last weekend, and I forgot to
take off my CNPS7000 Cu HS. Never even crossed my mind. And then the one thing the movers dropped was the filing cabinet that had the computer inside it (it's built into a drawer). Crossing my fingers, toes, and any other appendages that could cross, I fired it up, and I'm typing on it even as we speak! The only precaution I did take was to remove the HDD's, and put them in a separate safe box. Oh, and because of the way the computer is built right now, it's more of a desktop design (i.e. horizontal). I imagine that is what saved the HS from snapping off. Clint "Usenet User" wrote in message ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent |
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I would suggest giving it some trial runs in the vehicle it will be in
with the driver that will be in control of the vehicle. You will soon know if it will survive the trip. |
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Shouldn't that be damn instead of dammm (if you feel so strongly about it).
I say why make more work for yourself than needed when a simple bit of cushioning should be adequate. I presume your response is intended for the OP (even though its for my post) because I'm certainly not taking anything off - no matter what names are used - and I'm not touching the OPs computer either...... Paul "OCZ Guy" wrote in message ... TAKE THE DAMMM THING OFF DUMBARSE On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 08:15:23 +0100, "Paul Murphy" wrote: Whats wrong with sitting the PC on a pillow in the cars boot (trunk for those in the US)? Motherboards aren't that weak as to break when you go over the first bump (or even subsequent ones) - its really just that if you drop your PC case, this may be one of the first areas to fail along with the case and HDD. Paul "Usenet User" wrote in message ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent HELLO NURSE. |
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"Usenet User" schreef in bericht ... I cool my Athlon XP +2100 with one of those quiet Zalman coolers, the CNPS6000-Cu (kind of looks like a flower), on my MSI K7T Turbo 2. It is copper-only, and thus very heavy. In the manual, Zalman claims no responsibility done to a system or CPU when moving the PC if the cooler exceeds the max weight limit of the socket (which mine does). When I first installed it, I wasn't concerned, because I didn't anticipate moving at all (can you see where this post is going?). Of course, I will now be moving in a month, which has got me nervous: I will be driving for about 10 hours. Some sites recommend removing the hs when transporting. The problem with doing that is that I've re-installed a hs to this processor two times now. I had to redo the included one because it wasn't properly placed the first time, and then I installed the Zalman much later. I've read somewhere that after so many times, the dye on the CPU becomes more and more ineffective at transferring heat. So I guess here's my question: Should I just carry the computer on its side, with the heat sink resting directly over the socket/motherboard, or should I remove it and re-install it one more time. Or better yet, is there any other advice you could give me? -- This space for rent I have the CNPS7000A-Cu and moved it several times by car without any problems. Be sure though to put the case on its side with the CPU and heatsink facing upwards. When you take the normal precautions while moving, there should not be any problem. Jan |
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