Need help re: installing FOP-38

[stretch]

Hi,

I just bought a FOP38 HS and I'm having a tough time getting it mounted.
- the HS came with what I believe is a thermal pad already on the fan with a protective piece of paper which you peel off - do I still need thermal grease?
- secondly, I tried to use a phillips screwdriver to push the clip down, but the hinge ended up flying off. I managed to get it back on, but I'm wondering if there is any simple way to get this puppy on?

Thanks

 

[ericboo]

First off, get the thermal pad off and use some grease. Then bend the mounting clip slightly so it is not so tough to get on. I had the same problems with mine at first, and I damaged one corner of the cpu, but it still works.

 

[stretch]

Thanks,

I managed to get it on ok, but I didn't have any grease. I'm not planning to overclock the CPU so I think the pad should be ok.

The store I bought the heatsink recommended plugging the fan directly into the PS instead of the motherboard. I have a 400W PS, any thoughts?

 

[hito]

The fan that comes with the FOP38 draws too much power for some motherboards. So the recommendation from that store was a good one. You should get a 3 to 4pin converter and plug it directly to the PSU. I don't have the FOP38, however I do have the FOP32. Same heatsink but different fan. The clip was a breeze for me to use. Got it on within a few seconds. Just use a crosshead screwdriver between the fans and push down at a angle on the clip til it reaches the lug on the socket and push the clip in to lock it, then release.

 

[stretch]

Ok,

Hindsight is 20/20 as usual. I have the heatsink mounted with the thermal pad supplied. The OEM processor I bought today had a sticker on the top of the processor (along one of the edges). Should I have removed it? And, if so, can I do it now after I've mounted the heat sink?

(also as seen above, should I connect the HS to motherboard or directly to the PS?)

thanks again