modding x-dream?

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koontz946

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i got my new x-dream, and when i tried to install it, i found that there are 3 obstructions that are keeping me from doing so.

pic of mobo:

pic of x-dream problem areas:

im thinking of just drilling out the areas on the x-dream that are problematic... any suggestions?

 

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*cough* Waaaaaaay too much goop there.

 

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grind them off with a grinding wheel, or just drill them - might be kinds tricky, but won't affect performance.

 

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CamH said:

*cough* Waaaaaaay too much goop there.

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lols

i don't think it's as3 so i think it's a decent amount....

 

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im a noob... what can i say...

 

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still its WAAYY to much... ALL goops are ment to just fill in the microscopic valleys...

 

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Yep. Only a thin layer on the core (or heatspreader for Intels) no matter what thermal compound you use.

 

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Drilling would be kinda tough since the alterations would be made near edges. Grinding would probably be best. A dremel would easily keep the removal of material clean, but a normal hand grinder would get the job done.

About the thermal compound, it's off topic... but it is a tad too much.

 

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If you're brave, you can try to bend the caps a bit.

 

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Zoilo said:

Yep. Only a thin layer on the core (or heatspreader for Intels) no matter what thermal compound you use.

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Run a credit card over the bottom to get all the extra thermal compound off.

 

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i did a combination of drilling and grinding... drilled for the bigger ones, and drilled / grinded for the smaller ones... it fits, which is good, and now all i need to do is get my psu and case to get it running...