Coolmaster and Duron 800

[GreenGecko]

Ok. I'm planning to build my new system tonight, so I did a dry run installing the Coolmaster last night. The installation is easy enough, but the HS/Fan seems to be very tight. Is this normal? The last thing I need is to crack the CPU.

 

[Wingss]

I have the same HSF and CPU and it does take quite a bit of force to attach the heatsink clip. I've had it off and on a couple of times and have not had any problems. Just take it slow.

 

[Grendel99]

Yes, it's normal for it to be tight It's good that way, cuz you know you are making good contact between the HSF and CPU.

 

[Miraluka]

Tight is good. Just not TOO tight. If it fits snug, then its fine. But one question...why a Coolermaster hsf? You could do so much better.

 

[SoSD]

He could do much better, but with just a Duron 800Mhz, does he need to?
This is assuming that he does not intend to overclock his processor.)

Why blow 30$ or 40$ on a high performance HSF when the unit he has is adequate?

SoSD