About the MCX-462....

[PDL]

On another section I was asking about this heatsink being used on an ECS board and this comment was made by JetMech:
"The Asus P4T board gives a unique advantage for the MCX462 because it has a back plate that allows you to install standoffs in place of the hardware provided for heatsink installation and with a 5mm socket you can torgue them tight enough to prevent them from backing out during removal for cleaning etc. This kept me from having to remove this board for installation."

My question is, if I have the mainboard tray cut out so that I have access to the mounting studs from the back of the mainboard, would this allow me to be able to remove the heatsink if the stud begins to turn, and not have to remove the mainboard from the tray?

Thanks
:cool:

[Hoot]

If you put a small amount of super glue on the stud, where it contacts the motherboard, it will resist turning as you remove the heatsink. I don't know about the MCX-462, but when I got my MC-462a, the instructions mentioned doing that. I initially tried not using the super glue, but the studs kept unscrewing themselves, even though I didn't think I overtightened the topside mounting screws.

73, Hoot

[Subzer0]

good point, i was thinking of doing this myself as ive been experiencing this too,
hmmm.... ok how should i know how much to tighten the spring loaded screws? (as with mine as is if i tighten more than i have they spin the standoff screws)
thanks

[PDL]

OK, but it seems to me that you won't be able to use the heatsink on another board without running the risk of damaging the one they are glued to.

[JetMech]

Originally posted by Subzer0
good point, i was thinking of doing this myself as ive been experiencing this too,
hmmm.... ok how should i know how much to tighten the spring loaded screws? (as with mine as is if i tighten more than i have they spin the standoff screws)
thanks There is no torque value for the screws. As you approach the screw bottoming out use two fingers (minimum force). you don,t want to torque it down at all. The spings are doing the work. You would think Swiftech would provide studs with flattened sides to allow tightening them to the mobo better.

[JetMech]

Originally posted by PDL
OK, but it seems to me that you won't be able to use the heatsink on another board without running the risk of damaging the one they are glued to. you get real stingy when you apply that stuff. It will break loose with no problem. Just remember not to put on too much. I think more than one drop is too much. And also remember that the tube thats been in your tool box is garbage for this job. Use fresh material.