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How to install AX-7

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ShinSa

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im looking at the picture in newegg and I see that this heatsink includes some washers and a sticker-like thermal pad.

Im sending this heatsink to my sister to install and Shes not very technical, and I've never installed this heatsink before so can someone explain to me where these parts would go??

And also whether I should even use the thermal pad(is that a thermal pad in the picture????), since I've heard its better not to.

Im planning on getting it with an ASUS KT333 mobo from newegg also.

AX-7
 
Those washers go between the fan and the sink. Most people agree that paste is better than the thermal pad, I recommend Artic Silver 3. As far as difficulty installing, mine was a real PITA. Get a good grip on whatever you're using to pull the clip, and brace your arms. I nearly stabbed my poor mobo several times trying to get a hold on it.
 
Your sister is going to install it? :Q 😀

That isn't a heatsink for a non-techie to install. It takes some force to guide the front clip over the motherboard catches. One slip with a screwdriver could mean mobo goes to that great mobo heaven in the sky.

Anyway if she's doing it then it might be best to use that thermal pad. Clean the raised cpu part and the bottom of the heatsink with alchohol, then stick the heatpad on the raised cpu part. If she prefers to use thermal compound then just a thin-even layer on that raised cpu. More detailed here

Screw in the fan on top the heatsink with the supplied screws (be sure fan is blowing in towards the cpu), she can use the washers between the fan and heatsink. Though I've found they really aren't necessary, unless a high speed fan is used. Try several flathead screwdrivers and choose the one that best fits the slot on the front clip and one that doesn't slip out. Gently attach the rear clip on the back mobo catches (extra light may be needed to see) then gently lower the heatsink evenly on the cpu. Holding that rear clip so it doesn't slip off, insert that best fitting flathead screwdriver in the front slot, carefully guide the clip on the front mobo catches.

Attach power connector to power supply. Turn computer on. Dat's it. 😉
 
I really believe those instructions need to be re-written. They say to attach the fan "after" you attach the heatsink. Problem is when attaching any fan it can sometimes be a pain and some extra force is needed because the screws rarely go in easily. And applying force on that heavy heatsink which is on that little raised cpu, can mean a cracked core. Then also consider a non techie doing this=trouble.

So I suggest to attach the fan first, then the heatsink on the cpu. Much safer that way. 😉
 
Thank you for the replies.

I didnt know AX-7 was so difficult.

The GC68 was a walk in the park but I guess this one takes more work.
 
It isn't that difficult at all. I just made it sound more complicated by being a bit too detailed. 😱 Just thought that might be best for a non-techie.
 
Yeah, installing the AX-7 isn't too dificult. I've found that the screws on this HS go in realy easily, because they fit well, and steel screws have no problem going into aluminium. All in all, you won't find it too dificult to install, as long as you don't hurry.
 
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