Hi all,
I just installed a Zalman NB47 Northbridge heatsink on my MSI k7N2 ( nforce2 ultra mobo ).
The stock heatsink on it had an honest to god dot of thermal paste on it.
Anyways; I've got the NB47 installed, but it doesn't seem to be firm... you can even slide it around a bit.
It does make contact, I used some ArticSilver5 paste etc.
Should it be on firmer ? If so, what might be a solution to make the spring "spring" firmer ?
Zalman NB47 install question... ( seems loose )
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Re: Zalman NB47 install question... ( seems loose )
It doesn't need to be firm to work well. Don't worry about it as long as there are no stability problems.
If you do want the fit to be firmer, you should be able to put a flat piece of metal between the northbridge chip and the heatsink.
If you do want the fit to be firmer, you should be able to put a flat piece of metal between the northbridge chip and the heatsink.
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