- Apr 30, 2007
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I use to have the Typhoon VX installed on my Q6600, but it fell off like a year ago onto the video card below, and ever since then I have just used the stock Intel cooler.
I want to install the Typhoon VX again, but the cheasy push pins don't hold it that great, especially if you move the case alot, so I want to mount it so that it actually stays in place. I just read a Newegg review that I'll post below that said the H-bracket kit is much better and will hold it in place, I looked everywhere for this but can't find anywhere to buy it? Googled it, searched for it on Newegg, nothing.
Can anybody post a link to buy this? I guess I could always call Thermaltake and request it, but I know there has to be some place selling them for cheaper.
I want to install the Typhoon VX again, but the cheasy push pins don't hold it that great, especially if you move the case alot, so I want to mount it so that it actually stays in place. I just read a Newegg review that I'll post below that said the H-bracket kit is much better and will hold it in place, I looked everywhere for this but can't find anywhere to buy it? Googled it, searched for it on Newegg, nothing.
Can anybody post a link to buy this? I guess I could always call Thermaltake and request it, but I know there has to be some place selling them for cheaper.
Pros: It cools great when installed correctly
Cons: For LGA775 core 2 users, the installation bracket that is shipped is insufficient to hold this behemoth in place as it will lift off the motherboard. It absolutely needs to be hard mounted into place, which will require motherboard removal and installing screws and bolts. Don't let them trick you into thinking the push pins are going to work! I could physically hold the unit tighter to the CPU and get it to drop about 6 degrees Centigrade.
Other Thoughts: The company should include the hard mounting system, but did not. I asked Thermaltake technical support to help me with the lackluster cooling problem. They would not send me the H-bracket kit, which is required and should be included for LGA775 processors. They did however say I could purchase it at an addtional $8.00 + shipping. This was totally unaccpeptable to me. I suppose I'll send this back for a refund and get something like a Zalman which I'm sure they will back up.
