Can I convert a Bolt-through to a push-Pin Cooler?

[ComputerWizKid]

I bought This for my computer as my fan is dying on my stock E5200 cooler and I was wondering if I can convert it to a Pushpin style cooler (I know you can do the other way around but I am unsure if I can do it in reverse:biggrin🙂 I will probably be using it in a tower case or my HTPC case (Which is a desktop style) depending on how loud the fan is. I want to do this because I can't find a "Standard" LGA 775 Bolt-through backplate anywhere but eBay and it will ship from China and I do not want that. I have one in my main tower but I do not want to go back to the pathetic stock cooler and I have a dying cooler so I was going to use the pins from that. My main concern will it damage my Main-board or will it fall off or otherwise be dangerous to my hardware as I have little fundage to replace any damaged hardware that is my fault damaged
Thanks

 

[zagood]

search harder for a backplate, or buy a cooler that comes stock with pushpins. FrozenCPU.com, svc.com, directron.com, they all carry them.

 

[aigomorla]

Basically u need to twist the black part and kinda snap one of the teeth holding it.
Then you can pull that black push pin out, and the entire unit will then slip out.

Take those and put them on a plate that will support pushpins.

But most people want to go the other way.
http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright-LGA775-Bolt-Thru-Kit-Rev.-2-BTK-LGA775-N-pr-3605.html

^ USA, not from china, and also one of my recomended vendors.

If you dont like that style you could piece the old style with this + backplate:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26136
+
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23851

 

[Fallen Kell]

I would absolutely NOT convert from backplate to push-pin design. The push-pins are only rated up to a certain weight and ft/pounds (or m/kgs or Newtons) of torque. Exceeding those values can not only cause the heatsink to fall off the CPU (and possibly land on other expensive components like a video card, probably cracking the PCI-e connector on the motherboard at the same time), it can also crack the motherboard at the CPU socket due from the increased stresses over a small area. The back-plate distributes the weight and torque over a greater area of the motherboard, which is what allows the heatsink to exceed Intel's weight limitations of 550 grams that Intel has stated for the push-pin and socket configuration on i7 motherboards. Now that is Intel's spec, some motherboard manufacturers may build their motherboards to exceed spec, but I wouldn't unless you know that the particular motherboard has been certified, otherwise you are gambling $200-500 worth of gear for a $8 part...

 

[ComputerWizKid]

OK I bought a proper back plate for it will have it in a couple of days
Thanks

 

[daw123]

OK I bought a proper back plate for it will have it in a couple of days
Thanks

Since I've used a back plate, I will never again use the crappy standard plastic push pins. They are worth the slightly extra $.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Basically u need to twist the black part and kinda snap one of the teeth holding it.
Then you can pull that black push pin out, and the entire unit will then slip out.

Take those and put them on a plate that will support pushpins.

But most people want to go the other way.
http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright-LGA775-Bolt-Thru-Kit-Rev.-2-BTK-LGA775-N-pr-3605.html

^ USA, not from china, and also one of my recomended vendors.

If you dont like that style you could piece the old style with this + backplate:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26136
+
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23851

jab-tech good people!! I have never had any trouble with them!!