ASUS A7V266-E & Alpha PAL8045

[HalfADog]

I would like to get an Alpha PAL8045 heatsink for my new computer, but I have read that they are rather large. I was planning on an ASUS A7V266-E for my motherboard, and I just wanted to make sure they are compatible.

Anyone know? Thanks.

[SickBoy]

http://www.micforg.co.jp/mb_inf_pal8045e.html

There ya go.

SickBoy

[HalfADog]

Ah, great!

Thanks a lot SickBoy

[Acko]

Yes it does fit will explain lattet
Acko

[Acko]

Sorry about that but I have been trying to get my post to work?

The Alpha 8045 does fit the Asus A7V266-E but I had to make a slight mod. The top left corner at the base of the heatsink needs to be filed at 45 degrees to about 2-3mm away from one of the fan mounting holes. This has to be done so as to miss one of the capacitors on the M/Board. I also had to file the ally pin on the same corner about half way up, I can assure this worked for me.

This board is fast & stable so far. I have 512 PC2100- DDR
G-Force 3. XP1600cpu
Mad Onion 10,036(2000)
Mad Onion 6,985 (2001) & not even overclocked yet!!!

39C-idle / 43C-load very quiet with YS fan
Hope this helps
Acko

[HalfADog]

Excellent, thanks for the help Acko.

Although, I would like to try and avoid making modifications unless I absolutely have to...

Would you happen to know if the Swiftech 462-A, or the Millenium Glaciator fits?
Any info at all would be greatly appreciated.


HalfADog

[Acko]

I don`t know for sure, but the trouble with these large heatsinks is getting them to fit the M/Boards, fortunately the companies that are making the boards are aware of this & are trying to give enough space around the cpu area for the heatsinks to fit.
I took a gamble when I ordered my Alpha 8045 & you can imagine how I felt when I realized it was`nt going to fit straight on to the board?

I am an engineer by trade and could see by looking that the above described mod would work, so there was`nt much of a risk factor involved.

Anyway the two other heatsinks you mention might need simular mods? I will keep my eyes open & let you know!

You might want to read this http://www.amdworld.co.uk/alpha1.htm

Acko

[s3ppel]

16 Are there the 4 holes necessary? is it possible to bend the resistors out of the way? thx for your help

[Acko]

Hi

I assume you mean the 4 holes arond the cpu?
Yes they are there and the Alpha is supplied with 2 sizes of spacer washers depending on the type of M/Board you have?

The transistor/diode could be bent away from the heatsink assy. but I was reluctant to do this in case it snaped off! I would then have to try & get another M/Board on the warranty etc.

As I allready mentioned I knew the heatsink would fit with the slight mod. & I by doing this it could not muck anything up!

It really is a easy mod.

Hope this helps

Acko

[s3ppel]

Originally posted by Acko
Hi

I assume you mean the 4 holes arond the cpu?
Yes they are there and the Alpha is supplied with 2 sizes of spacer washers depending on the type of M/Board you have?

The transistor/diode could be bent away from the heatsink assy. but I was reluctant to do this in case it snaped off! I would then have to try & get another M/Board on the warranty etc.

As I allready mentioned I knew the heatsink would fit with the slight mod. & I by doing this it could not muck anything up!

It really is a easy mod.

Hope this helps

Acko

Hi Acko. I decieded to follow your path and try to mod my 8045. Do you happen to have any pictures you could email me (s3ppel@web.de) or any other help? Thanks a lot for your advice.
s3pp

[Acko]

Sorry no pictures yet!
Must try & get a digital camera in the January sales.

Back to the mod: It is difficult to exactly understand what I did with out seeing a picture but once you have M/Board & Alpa 8045 etc. it will become clearer.

Make sure you have the right allignment with the base of the H/Sink ( THE STEP ) in relation to the cpu in other words it can only go on one way! You will then see the offending corner where the capacitor is just to close for comfort. Just file the H/Sink at about 45 degrees untill you are about 2 - 3mm away from the tapped hole in the same corner. ( one of the top fan assy. holes) You will then see that the ally. pin just needs a slither off that as well, to about half way up.

Thats about it!! It really is easier than it sounds providing you have enough skill with a file. Use a 4 - 6 "file, not to rough.

GO FOR IT!!!!

Acko



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