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Heat Sink and Mobo conflict.

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by aznn3rd, Feb 11, 2007.

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  1. aznn3rd Newcomer, in training

    Recently I got a new motherboard and was installing it into my computer when I realized that while my CPU heat sink had screws, the mobo holes didn't have screw holes, but instead simply had holes meant for pins. My question is, should I buy a new heat sink or try to drill holes in the mobo and hang the heat sink on the new holes? Thanks in advance.
  2. raybay TechSpot Addict

    New motherboard always deserves a new heat sink and a quality fan. You should never have to consider doing anything to your motherboard which would void the warranty. A combo pgk of heatsink and fan, with thermal past, should cost you $12 to $25 depending on size, brand, and quality.
  3. foozy Newcomer, in training

    Drilling holes into your motherboard rarely turns out good.

    Just buy a new heatsink/fan - what CPU are you using, and are you overclocking?
  4. aznn3rd Newcomer, in training

    motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-8I945GZME-RH LGA 775 Intel 945GZ Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
    CPU: Pentium4 630 (P) HT 3.0 GHz:
  5. aznn3rd Newcomer, in training

    can you guys help recommend some coolers to me? Thanks.
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  7. raybay TechSpot Addict

    Cooler Master, ThermalTake, Scythe Ninja, Spire Verticool II.
    I like the simplicity and the long fan life of the Cooler Master, unless you are ready to take the plunge into water cooled coolers.
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