Impossible Happened...Need HSF advice

[weeber]

I can't believe this happened. I was using my computer and heard a Ker-Plunk from inside. It turns out that one of the plastic tabs which held my HSF on my processor broke, and the HSF fell off!

I was using a HSF that was attached by one plastic tab on each side of the socket. However, there are three tabs on each side of the socket. I need some HSF options that have a clip which uses all three tabs (if any exist). Since only one of the middle tabs broke, I'm hoping that the other two will be fine to seat the HSF. I don't need an extremely fancy HSF, just something that will work, and if you can provide a link as to where to get it, I'd be mighty appreciative.

Also if anyone has other advice on what to do, I'll take all the help I can get. Right now I'm just hoping my processor will still function after all of this. I turned off my computer as quickly as possble, and atleast I don't see any obvious scorch marks.

Thanks for the help.

FYI:
AMD 900Mhz T-bird (not o/c) and stock HSF
Iwill KK266

 

[Bojax]

Man, thats the first time i've heard of that happening. Sorry for your misfortune. I dont have any suggetions for you but i'll bump this up to the top, maybe someone else knows.

You might also try this in cpu/processors forum.Those guys are always using different types of htsk/fan combos.

good luck

 

[RSMemphis]

Try this: Anandtech cooler roundup. It is slightly old, but it is still largely valid.
There are both heatsinks that screw into the motherboard and ones that have 3 openings on each side to clip on the socket.

Sorry this happened to you. A 900 T-Bird may have survived this, especially since you said you were quick in turning it off.

 

[Mem]

The Taisol CGK 760092 and 742092 uses all three clips on both sides,AMD approved as well.
Go here for Taisol info .

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

If your heatsink fell off, say goodbye to that CPU.

 

[weeber]

Thanks for the replies guys. Just a quick update:

I found an Antec Jet Cooler at Best Buy and it clips onto two of the tabs. That way there's atleast a connection on one of the tabs. Installed it, and everything works fine! The CPU is still good! A definite relief.

Anyways, thanks to those who replied (or atleast bumped it up for me). I may still look into getting a HSF that clips onto all 3 tabs. I'm a little nervous about the one I have now only connected to one of the side tabs.

 

[scottsracetoo]

I recommend the Dynatron DY1206BH-625 HSF unit that can be found at newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=62&manufactory=1522&DEPA=1) It uses all three cleats to mount, is solid copper with a nice big delta fan to really cool it off, out-performs many of the 30+ coolers and is only $18. I love this guy and wouldn't trade it for the world.

 

[RSMemphis]

That's one of those moments when a slower CPU is better.
A 1.4 GHz T-Bird would be dead, and would have taken the motherboard with it.

Glad it survived.

 

[MichaelD]

Wow, that's the first time I've heard of a HSF falling off as well! One of my biggest computer-related fears!:Q Glad your CPU didn't fry! Kinda surprised, too. Good luck with your search for a 3-hole HSF.