- Joined
- Dec 18, 2000
- Location
- Brooklyn Park MN
the darn thing doesn't fit.
Let me explain, I've been using Socket A HSF's on my P4 setups for a long time using an adapter bracket. I've used SK7's, SLK800A's and most recently 900A's with no problem. I was a little excited when the new apparent king-of-the-air-cooling-hill was introduced so I bought one.
Now, however, when I tried to mount the Swifty, it appears as if the lugs on the adapter bracket sit closer to the plane of the IHS than they do on an actual Socket A socket. What this means is when I unscrew the tension screws to apply proper HSF-to-proc pressure (by the springs), there isn't enough pressure between the HSF and the proc. In fact, there isn't ANY pressure between the HSF and the proc. I can lift up on the Swifty with full spring tension applied. I can't unscrew the tension bolts anymore because the socket lug brackets are bottomed out against the base of the Swifty. I removed the mobo to see what the problem was, and I can see space between the IHS and the Swifty.
There is nothing I can do about this. I will have to wait until the P4 version is available. And this thing looks so beautiful, with the splayed pins and shiny base. I guess all is not lost as I will try to mount this beast on my Tually Celly. I'm disappointed, I was really hoping to try this thing out and see how much better it performs versus an SLK900A.
Let me explain, I've been using Socket A HSF's on my P4 setups for a long time using an adapter bracket. I've used SK7's, SLK800A's and most recently 900A's with no problem. I was a little excited when the new apparent king-of-the-air-cooling-hill was introduced so I bought one.
Now, however, when I tried to mount the Swifty, it appears as if the lugs on the adapter bracket sit closer to the plane of the IHS than they do on an actual Socket A socket. What this means is when I unscrew the tension screws to apply proper HSF-to-proc pressure (by the springs), there isn't enough pressure between the HSF and the proc. In fact, there isn't ANY pressure between the HSF and the proc. I can lift up on the Swifty with full spring tension applied. I can't unscrew the tension bolts anymore because the socket lug brackets are bottomed out against the base of the Swifty. I removed the mobo to see what the problem was, and I can see space between the IHS and the Swifty.
There is nothing I can do about this. I will have to wait until the P4 version is available. And this thing looks so beautiful, with the splayed pins and shiny base. I guess all is not lost as I will try to mount this beast on my Tually Celly. I'm disappointed, I was really hoping to try this thing out and see how much better it performs versus an SLK900A.
