Heavy heatsinks

[melloyellowaz]

I think I read somewhere that most motherboards can "officially" support something like 400g heatsinks but most good heatsinks are over that amount by quite a bit. Is this something to seriously consider? I know that it probably doesn't matter but for some reason I still have doubts in the back of my mind. Thanks.

 

[Avalon]

There seem to be quite a few guys here and on places such as XS who haven't had any problems with heavier heatsinks, although some argue it could warp the board.

Me, I'm not too sure myself...which is why I bought a Thermalright SI-120 just to be safe. It's a tad under 400g, before you place a fan on it, which doesn't add too too much to the weight.

 

[Mogadon]

If you're going to be moving you PC around alot, for Lanparties etc..., you'll probably want to go for a lighter HSF, if you don't move you're PC around the heavier heatsinks will be fine.

 

[melloyellowaz]

thanks guys. haha especially you mogadon thanks for answering both of my questions.

 

[F1shF4t]

Well, i'm currently using 3 heatsinks in my 3 comps which are all over 600g.
Really a lot of the force on the board depend on the torque the heatsink applies
So flatter heatsinks are better than tower ones if u want to move ur comp around more.
Also making sure the board and the heatsink are attached securely helps to prevent bending and damage to the board.

Just be carefull when u move ur pc and it should be fine

 

[aka1nas]

It depends on the socket/platform. Socket A was rated for something like 400 grams and that was just with using the plastic lugs. Newer platforms use retention screws going through the board to a backplate and can probably handle quite a bit more.