radiator interfering with 8 pin connector

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bob4933

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Basically right now, I have to cram in my radiator and its pressing on the 8 pin cpu connector. While ok, its not "right". I can't seem to find a right angle adapter anywhere on the planet, but Im always terrible at looking for these kinds of things.

Is there another solution Im not thinking of?

 

ATMINSIDE

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If you don't mind soldering it... http://www.performance-pcs.com/8-pin-cpu-eps-male-header-connector-90-angled-black.html

Here's an idea: https://hardforum.com/threads/90-degree-24-pin-connector.1796153/

 

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This might help explain it a bit.

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ATMINSIDE said:

If you don't mind soldering it... http://www.performance-pcs.com/8-pin-cpu-eps-male-header-connector-90-angled-black.html

Here's an idea: https://hardforum.com/threads/90-degree-24-pin-connector.1796153/

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Hmm.. just might have to do some fab work after all. I think its absurd theres no adapter!

 

ATMINSIDE

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Problem is there's no "standard" way to mount an 8-pin. It could be any of four options to make a 90° connector for it.
Easiest option here, new case.

 

EarthDog

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• Oct 25, 2016

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Easiest option, less thick (what 17mm? fan.

Any reason you can't route it next to fan shroud/above that top vrm heatsink? I ran mine up and through a hole behind the mobo on down... of course, it has to be long enough, but...

 

LutaWicasa

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How hard is it "pressing"?
Mebbe do a slight trim on the shroud

 

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Its pressing pretty good. Im pretty sure im deflecting the pins just a bit. Basically not an ideal scenario for the long term. I probably have it installed wrong, but at any rate that dark base 900 case is calling my name xD

 

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• Oct 26, 2016

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900D?

 

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Alaric said:

900D?

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nope.

http://www.bequiet.com/en/DarkBase900

right now you can only order it from "zee germuns", and dont feel like spending 250$ on it, so Ill hold off for a bit