Will It Hold ?

[bafbrian]

I am about to get a SLK-800A and put in on my A7N8X ND mobo and was wondering what are the chances that the HSF might break the socket off the mobo ?

I don't want this to happen, so I might lay the case on it's side to prevent this.


Just need this question answered.


THX in advance.

[glock19owner]

You should have the case on the side anyways when installing a HS ;)...

But I had a SLK-800A on a A7N8X Deluxe...the only thing is...if you have a small case...the PSU is only going to give you a few inches of clearence to get a screw driver on the clip...so you might have to slide the PSU out of the way to make room...but the SLK will install without any problems like that...

[Cheesy Peas]

its always best to remove the mobo when installing a new heatsink, especially a large one. thats why motherboard trays come in handy ;)

Its not very likely to break the socket off, ive never heard of it before.
Only way it would would be if you stick it in a centrifuge lol.

[bafbrian]

So it won't put the socket off.


That is good to know. Also, I always install new stuff with the case on it's side, makes things way easier. I just wanted to know if I had to leave the case on it's side to prevent the socket from ripeed off, that's all.