Looking for a comfy Performance HS

[LittleNemoNES]

Hey, folks.
I have a Scythe Infinity that is a PAIN to work with since it is push pin and has very limited space around the base area.

What is a Great performance HS that is easy to work with and is Non Push pin?

Thanks!

 

[Navid]

To expand your options, you can get a Thermalright Bolt-Thru-Kit.
This is an example.
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lgbowiscsp.html

Then, you can turn a push-pin type cooler to a bolt-Through setup.


You can use this method so that you do not have to remove the motherboard every time you want to re-seat the cooler.
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...111635&highlight_key=y

 

[imported_Scoop]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'easy to work with'. But the Zerotherm BTF-90 is a great performance HSF and easy to install. Quote from silentpcreview's .. review: "We were pleased to note that the mounting screws on the Socket 775 bracket are spring-loaded and permanently attached to the bracket. This means no worries about correct tension. The ease of installation cannot be better: Screws only needed to be tightened until they stop turning." You can mount the HSF in any orientation as well. SPCR also uses this HSF in their motherboard tests, which indicates that it's mounting system is one of the best.

 

[rivbyte]

I'm Chimin'jiminy here,
.... I have a MSI P-35 Platinum Mobo with a Q6600 high temps using a Stock intel fan....

Tj.Max - 212 F 100C
CORE #O 142 F / 60C
CORE #1 138 F / 59C
CORE #2 126 F / 52C
CORE #3 124 F / 51C

MSI=P-35/ Q6600 CPU/ Tried the intel Stock fan, created high temps, decided to try to find a Cooler with backplate to fit this board.

I know you all have lives other than helping me, and I could go to the geek squad....oh, jus kidding,but really, I never thought those push pins would be a royal pain in the B%TT!

Ok, This Bozo has had it.

Patience is wearing thin.
I tried to seat the Hyper TX2 Coolermaster HSF about a half dozen times and once I pushed down on two diagonal pins the other would pop out again, and I felt the board pushing down.

And if I have to use that much pressure for these pins..FAGITABOUT! Don't want to break the board!!

I almost went all the way through the small 3.5 Grm tube of Arctic5 Paste.

I should have listen, I know I should have, but this I wanted to be simple?.

I mentioned about replacing my stock Intel with a third party universal push pin type HSF. For all your newbies trying this at home?Install to Mobo BEFORE installing your Motherboard?WHAT? I hear some of you saying..? I told you so?..well. your absolutely right on! I have learned my lesson.


So, now the task of removing everything off the board. Pci-E GPU, a few PCI cards, memory,all the Sata,and IDE cables, case led/power/audio leads,etc.,etc.,etc.,.

My so called friend who helped me thre away the static bag for the Mobo, and worse, the protective plastic covers for the Q6600 cpu and the Mainboard cover.


Now that I?m ready to do this, is there any pother precautions? Is installing the backplate and the cooler hard to do for first timers?

I was told that Arctic freezer 7 pro or the Thermalright Ultra XP 120 are good choices. I know this is not rocket science, but I don't want to build a rocket with what little I know.

Here is my Mobo..

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=P35_Platinum&class=mb

Which HSF with the Backplate will fit this board? Any suggestions?
Most applications I see are for Intel CoreDuo2...will this include the Q6600 Quad?

Thanks again for all your help!

 

[Burner27]

Thermalright Ultima 90

 

[LittleNemoNES]

Originally posted by: rivbyte
I'm Chimin'jiminy here,
.... I have a MSI P-35 Platinum Mobo with a Q6600 high temps using a Stock intel fan....

Tj.Max - 212 F 100C
CORE #O 142 F / 60C
CORE #1 138 F / 59C
CORE #2 126 F / 52C
CORE #3 124 F / 51C

MSI=P-35/ Q6600 CPU/ Tried the intel Stock fan, created high temps, decided to try to find a Cooler with backplate to fit this board.

I know you all have lives other than helping me, and I could go to the geek squad....oh, jus kidding,but really, I never thought those push pins would be a royal pain in the B%TT!

Ok, This Bozo has had it.

Patience is wearing thin.
I tried to seat the Hyper TX2 Coolermaster HSF about a half dozen times and once I pushed down on two diagonal pins the other would pop out again, and I felt the board pushing down.

And if I have to use that much pressure for these pins..FAGITABOUT! Don't want to break the board!!

I almost went all the way through the small 3.5 Grm tube of Arctic5 Paste.

I should have listen, I know I should have, but this I wanted to be simple?.

I mentioned about replacing my stock Intel with a third party universal push pin type HSF. For all your newbies trying this at home?Install to Mobo BEFORE installing your Motherboard?WHAT? I hear some of you saying..? I told you so?..well. your absolutely right on! I have learned my lesson.


So, now the task of removing everything off the board. Pci-E GPU, a few PCI cards, memory,all the Sata,and IDE cables, case led/power/audio leads,etc.,etc.,etc.,.

My so called friend who helped me thre away the static bag for the Mobo, and worse, the protective plastic covers for the Q6600 cpu and the Mainboard cover.


Now that I?m ready to do this, is there any pother precautions? Is installing the backplate and the cooler hard to do for first timers?

I was told that Arctic freezer 7 pro or the Thermalright Ultra XP 120 are good choices. I know this is not rocket science, but I don't want to build a rocket with what little I know.

Here is my Mobo..

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=P35_Platinum&class=mb

Which HSF with the Backplate will fit this board? Any suggestions?
Most applications I see are for Intel CoreDuo2...will this include the Q6600 Quad?

Thanks again for all your help!

Dude, why didn't you just make your own thread instead of attempting to 'jack mine?

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, folks. I'm leaning toward the Thermalright 120 w/adapter. Any other ones?

 

[Entropism]

Frankly? just buy the $4 bolt through kit and use your infinity. I did that with my Ninja and it worked great.

 

[LittleNemoNES]

Hey guys, I wound up spending ~ $7 @ Home Depot. Bought some screws, washers, etc and my temps dropped about 7*C under load