How does this socket 478 heatsink go on?

[btcomm1]

This is a picture of what it looks like, I have a normal bracket on the motherboard, I don't see clips on this heat sink like normal. Has anyone seen this type of 478 heat sink before? Do I need a different bracket? Should I just get a different 478 heat sink?


http://home.earthlink.net/~btcomm1/heatsinkpicture1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~btcomm1/heatsinkpicture2.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~btcomm1/heatsinkpicture3.jpg

 

[DaveSimmons]

I'm guessing you're missing a bag of parts that goes with this to add clips, as well as the instructions.

 

[Roguestar]

Yeah, I think DaveSimmons is right. You should have mounting screws/clips and a retention bracket with that, along with some generic thermal paste and an instruction booklet on how to install it.

 

[btcomm1]

Thats what I was afraid of. I bought this heat sink in a box that didn't come with anything else, including instructions and or retaining clips or anything. What would cause cooler master to sell such a worthless product.

What is a good affordable non overclocking heatsink/fan for a 478 socket?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: btcomm1
Thats what I was afraid of. I bought this heat sink in a box that didn't come with anything else, including instructions and or retaining clips or anything. What would cause cooler master to sell such a worthless product.

They probably don't.

Did you look at the pictures at newegg to see what's normally shipped with it?

Did you buy this "open box"? If not, send Cooler Master an email.