pushpins for north bridge?

[vincent_1985]

Man i always seem to break these and there no where to be bought?

anyone know of any internet sites that sells these? or places in calgary,alberta that sells them? I tried my local computer stores that sell high-end equipment and all they sell is whole new northbridge heat sinks. I don't like paying 20 bucks and having an extra sink all the time just for two pieces of plastic.

thanks for any help you can provide!

 

[vincent_1985]

if not would using:

" Arctic Silver Thermal Adhesive "

work just as well? i know it permanent but i don't really mind that fact. i rarely ever need to do much to a north bridge just wondering if it'll be sufficient in transfering heat off it if i use it witha zalmans to permanently mount it on.

 

[archilochus]

Get 4 zip ties or six ,and place 1 thru each hole on the cooler.
If the hole in the cooler is to big,stick a zip tie thru to make the top bigger.The two ties thru the cooler would go thru the mobo holes and you would use the last 2 ties to secure the cooler to the mobo.From the back side of the mobo.You might want to use a non-conductive washer on the back of the mobo,where the ties attatch. And dont forget the TIM on the NB. THE FANMAN

 

[vincent_1985]

zip ties eh?
lemme draw a rough diagram tell me if i got ur picture right!

Archilochus me and you never sleep. always see mine and ur name everywhere and look when i signed up and look at my post geezus haha.

 

[archilochus]

I'm surprised they haven't got on you yet for so many threads.
A lot of these are covered in former threads.I'm not trying to be a butt. Just a little excessive on the threads! THE FANMAN

PS: But who wants to read a book?

 

[vincent_1985]

ya i'm kidna just sneaking by....

=\ gotta learn fast somehow it's ok i post lots of threads now later i'll be posting in threads to help so it's all good right =)

 

[cobray]

Zipties are a great alternative to push pins. Make sure you use a spring with the zipties for the proper tension.

 

[vincent_1985]

spring where would i place the springs?

i still lhave the springs from my push pins.

my picture is almost done can someone upload for me?

 

[vincent_1985]

zip ties to tie down the nrothbridge heatsink picture!

did i get it right i hope it helps others int he future as well!

 

[vincent_1985]

once i get the ok on wher ehte prings go i'll add it to the picture then i'll have a nice beautiful picture for everyoen to see!

 

[vincent_1985]

 

[archilochus]

Thats great Vince.A pic for all to see the zip tie NB mod.Now if the
search function gets used others will have access to it.
THE FANMAN

 

[timmy]

why complicate things? just get 2 nuts and 2 bolts - sorted.

You'll also need rubber washers so the nuts don't short the board.

 

[Strida]

Or just get plastic bolts/nuts in the first place.

 

[Tismedt]

If you dont mind it being perminant use the adhesive. Its a decent conductor of heat and it will hold your HS in place for many yrs.

 

[vincent_1985]

i went to the hardware store and bout the smallest plastic screw they had and it didn't fit =\
metal ones fit put ain't as safe ur choice i did the zip ties i'll take pics this weekend mounted on very nicely and cleany.

also very solid and safe.