anyone have a Leadtek A400GT?

[obobskivich]

I can't get the HSF to come off so I can apply Artic Silver Ceramique
I don't think I should though, as my load vs idle temps are about 2* C apart (idle at 57, load at 59-60, high load (like Half-Life 2 (high load is when the fan turns on and it makes more noise)) is like 62))

is it worth fighting the thing?

[A1Killer]

i dont get why your having a prob taking the heatsink off i never had a prob taking mine off did you take all the screws out and pressed all the plastic plugs through the pcb to where nothen was holding it down and the metal things with springs on them are also screws

[obobskivich]

I got the 4 screws from the back + the plastic plugs
what else is there holding it on?

[A1Killer]

you got them all is the card warm or cold when you try to take the sink off if its warm it should come off pretty easy and if its cold it will still come off just try to take your time and take it easy and try not to torque the heatsink or card

[Westline]

Sounds like there is some thermal glue of some kind under the heatsink. To get that glue to come loose, just stick your card in the freezer for about 20~30 minutes. It should just pop right off. Wait untill your card is completely dry before re-firing it up.

[obobskivich]

ok so I got everything by removing those 4 bolts + 2 plastic tabs?

well I guess i'll try it and freeze it or something