heatsink installation 2

[titokaro]

Ive just bought a Scythe Katana heatsink for my socket A processor , I note that the base of the heatsink because of its small size will only only just sit on the little rubber plugs on the top of the chip . The full weight of the heatsink will rest firmly on the die . Does any body have any suggestions for a firmer support, or at least avoid the potencial rocking motion on installation
cheers Tito

 

[rvnguy]

titokaro,

This HS when used for the AMD 462(Socket A) chip is noted to be a simple install, not requiring any special mounting hardware. It utilizes the standard single clip that provides the correct amount of pressure to secure the HS to the chip.

As this is not a HS that is overly heavy, the correct installation with the clip should be completely adequate for a sound installation.

You have probably noticed the caution on installation direction in the manual. But the link is a good reference if you have not:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article271-page3.html

Hope This Helps

rvnguy
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[garebo]

I know what you mean but i have always just gone ahead and carefully installed as is with no problems.
But there are spacers you can buy, around $7, that will fit in there and give more support. YOu can get them at newegg.com and a lot of other places.


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[garebo]

Here's a shim for you for socket a, i couldnt find one at newegg.com.

http://store.memoryexpousa.com/coshforamdso.html

rvnguy, i posted same time as you did. As you can see in my post i essentially agree with you.

On the other hand, they do make these shims, so ...


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[garebo]

Thanks for the star, appreciate it.


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