How tight should my hsf be?

[bigjoe1975]

How tight is too tight? Do I run the risk of damaging my cpu? I have an Intel D915PBL mobo and P4 3.4 socket 775.
Thanks for your opinions.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Just install it as per the instructions and don't use too much thermal paste(TIM).

You will be able to twist it back and forth a bit after it is installed because the TIM acts as a lubricant.


...Galvanized

 

[bigjoe1975]

The instructions say "fasten securely". Should I "snug" them up or tighten as much as possible?
Thanks

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

I'm not familier with this HS. Generally the screws just bottom out and thats it. My XP-90 uses spring clips, the Zalmans use screws that just bottom out.

Link your instructions plz, as most of us won't go looking for them.


...Galvanized

 

[bigjoe1975]

Can't find instructions on Coolermaster website. I'll try to describe best I can. There are 4 permanently attached threaded bolts on the top of the hsf that pass through the holes in the mobo and you put 4 nuts on from the bottom. So basically I guess how tight do you think I should make these nuts? Thanks for your patience and help.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Well I found the instructions Use only the provided screws,nuts and O-rings.

I went to Newegg, looked up your HS, clicked on manufacters site and watched the flash presentation. There is also a 19 page pdf that covers all board types.

The screws have shoulders on them and the nuts that are installed with a phillips screw driver. They appear to be set-up so they can't be over tightened. They got to make this stuff dumby proff for us


...Galvanized

 

[bigjoe1975]

Thanks Galvanized