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Zalman CNPS-7000B on ASUS A8V; backplate compatibility
Hi,
I have an A8V board, and I want to install a Zalman-7000B heatsink. This heatsink won't fit correctly if I use the original Asus backplate. The Asus backplate has threaded "standoffs" (here's a picture of a similar backplate: http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...-V/AJ00264.jpg), while the Zalman backplate has no such "standoffs", the two threads are just level with the plate. Possibly the Asus design is better, because the threads are longer, so there's less risk of stripping them off; however the Zalman 7000 just doesn't fit. Now, in order to use the Zalman-provided backplate, I have to remove the Asus backplate, and it is glued to the motherboard. Is there a better way to achieve this than praying, warming the glue with a hair-dryer, and carefully prying off the thing? Perhaps, considering the risk of damaging the motherboard, I had better consider a heatsink that seems to fit the original retention guide and backplate, such as the Swiftech MCX64-V. It would also spare me the time necessary to remove the motherboard. Zalman should document this situation better. Or they could include "nipples" suitable for the original A64 backplates. |
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"Marc Chapaux" wrote in message m... Hi, I have an A8V board, and I want to install a Zalman-7000B heatsink. This heatsink won't fit correctly if I use the original Asus backplate. The Asus backplate has threaded "standoffs" (here's a picture of a similar backplate: http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...-V/AJ00264.jpg), while the Zalman backplate has no such "standoffs", the two threads are just level with the plate. Possibly the Asus design is better, because the threads are longer, so there's less risk of stripping them off; however the Zalman 7000 just doesn't fit. Now, in order to use the Zalman-provided backplate, I have to remove the Asus backplate, and it is glued to the motherboard. Is there a better way to achieve this than praying, warming the glue with a hair-dryer, and carefully prying off the thing? Perhaps, considering the risk of damaging the motherboard, I had better consider a heatsink that seems to fit the original retention guide and backplate, such as the Swiftech MCX64-V. It would also spare me the time necessary to remove the motherboard. Zalman should document this situation better. Or they could include "nipples" suitable for the original A64 backplates. I emailed Zalman support and they sent me a set of shorter nipples, I haven't tried them yet, they came a few days after I installed my kn8e and the stock fan is quieter than my case fans. Dave |
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you do not need to warm it with a fan. Mine came of after pressing the
nipples carefully down. You will not need much force, simply put your thumb on one nipple and press it towards the mainboard. ifone side doesn´t come of at once, try to press the other one. I had to switch one or two times and then it came of like a charm. Frank |
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This worked for me!! Thanks.
(John Hollingsworth) wrote in message k... In article , (Marc Chapaux) wrote: Hi, I have an A8V board, and I want to install a Zalman-7000B heatsink. This heatsink won't fit correctly if I use the original Asus backplate. The Asus backplate has threaded "standoffs" (here's a picture of a similar backplate: http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...-V/AJ00264.jpg), while the Zalman backplate has no such "standoffs", the two threads are just level with the plate. Possibly the Asus design is better, because the threads are longer, so there's less risk of stripping them off; however the Zalman 7000 just doesn't fit. Now, in order to use the Zalman-provided backplate, I have to remove the Asus backplate, and it is glued to the motherboard. Is there a better way to achieve this than praying, warming the glue with a hair-dryer, and carefully prying off the thing? Perhaps, considering the risk of damaging the motherboard, I had better consider a heatsink that seems to fit the original retention guide and backplate, such as the Swiftech MCX64-V. It would also spare me the time necessary to remove the motherboard. Zalman should document this situation better. Or they could include "nipples" suitable for the original A64 backplates. Just give one of the posts a tap, and the Asus backplate will peel off. You can then fit the Zalman one. John Please remove "NO-SPAM" if sending email. |
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And me
I spent a good bit of time trying to figure out what to do when I found this thread and tried it... "Robert Nurse" wrote in message om... This worked for me!! Thanks. (John Hollingsworth) wrote in message k... In article , (Marc Chapaux) wrote: Hi, I have an A8V board, and I want to install a Zalman-7000B heatsink. This heatsink won't fit correctly if I use the original Asus backplate. The Asus backplate has threaded "standoffs" (here's a picture of a similar backplate: http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...-V/AJ00264.jpg), while the Zalman backplate has no such "standoffs", the two threads are just level with the plate. Possibly the Asus design is better, because the threads are longer, so there's less risk of stripping them off; however the Zalman 7000 just doesn't fit. Now, in order to use the Zalman-provided backplate, I have to remove the Asus backplate, and it is glued to the motherboard. Is there a better way to achieve this than praying, warming the glue with a hair-dryer, and carefully prying off the thing? Perhaps, considering the risk of damaging the motherboard, I had better consider a heatsink that seems to fit the original retention guide and backplate, such as the Swiftech MCX64-V. It would also spare me the time necessary to remove the motherboard. Zalman should document this situation better. Or they could include "nipples" suitable for the original A64 backplates. Just give one of the posts a tap, and the Asus backplate will peel off. You can then fit the Zalman one. John Please remove "NO-SPAM" if sending email. |
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