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Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by wallabing, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. wallabing Newcomer, in training Posts: 155

    wallabing, Jan 17, 2007
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  2. Jesse_hz TechSpot Maniac Posts: 638

    Remove the motherboard before installing the heatsink?

    I always do that, but with some socket 775/T heatsinks it's not necessary.
    Jesse_hz, Jan 17, 2007
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  3. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,943   +90

    I always install the CPU and heatsink/fan outside the case. Isn't that standard practice? I also install the RAM modules outside the case.
    mailpup, Jan 17, 2007
    #3

  4. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,917   +119

    I've done it both ways. Sometimes those retail Intel hsfs are a real pain. I did that one inside the case, had everything else hooked up so that was the reason I didn't remove the motherboard and try it.
    SNGX1275, Jan 17, 2007
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  5. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,994   +73

    I always install the CPU HSF and memory outside the cases. The only time this might not be done, is when a power supply exchange requires me to unmount the motherboard to allow room between the HSF and the power supply mounting area. In some, there is enough room to install the CPU HSF when the motherboard is mounted in the case
    Tmagic650, Jan 17, 2007
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  6. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,943   +90

    If the motherboard is already installed and hooked up to everything, I can understand the appeal of trying to R&R the cpu and heatsinks with the motherboard in place. I think the original poster was referring to a new build though.
    mailpup, Jan 17, 2007
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