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maxima88 said:Bios, like I said in another thread similar to yours, I would recommend the SLK-800 ($30) or the SK-7 ($20) for any AMD processor over the slk-900 since performance is very similar but mounting will be a pain in the you know where since the slk-900 uses the mounting holes and each time you remove it, you'll need to remove your mobo from the case in order to mount it back on.
So for me, the 2c-3c difference in performance isn't worth the extra work.
muddocktor said:
You do not have to remove the mobo every time you want to take off a hsf that uses the 4 holes around the socket unless you are a totally incompetent person who jams the darn tension screws too tight. They are much easier and safer than a clip system, IMO, and I own both types of heatsinks, clip mounted and the 4 holes mounted. I really get sick and tired of people posting misinformation about this here, trying to scare people away from what is arguably the safest mounting system for AMD heatsinks.
maxima88 said:
If you read the SLK-900 review in our very own overclockers.com Heatsink Review, the reviewer, who I figure has removed/installed heatsinks hundreds of times and has seen almost every kind of h/s ever made , says this about mounting this h/s:
For AMD use, users must remove the motherboard - the SLK-900-U uses the backing plate and spring-loaded bolts.
Maybe you'd like to write up a tutorial about mounting/removing this type of h/s without removing it from the mobo to make it easier for others.
mr1337pants said:Why did they only use a 60cfm 92mm fan in the review? It should be tested with the Tornado 92mm.