Installing XP-120...
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Installing XP-120...
I'm getting ready to install an XP-120 inside a Antec SLK3000, and I'm looking for pointers. I'm not an expert at installing any heat sink, and this thing is enormous.
What order is easiest to install this bad boy?
1. Last - Just clip it on after everything is put together?
or
2. Mount on motherboard and then install entire MB / Processor / heat sink combonation at once?
or
3. Something much more creative than either one of those.
Thanks in advance.
What order is easiest to install this bad boy?
1. Last - Just clip it on after everything is put together?
or
2. Mount on motherboard and then install entire MB / Processor / heat sink combonation at once?
or
3. Something much more creative than either one of those.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Installing XP-120...
I found (2) is easiest. The clips can be kind of tricky to attach to the retention mechanism, depending on how crowded the motherboard is around the CPU area (capacitors, etc.). If your motherboard's CPU area is very open (doubtful with today's feature-packed motherboards), then you might be able to get away with (1). But even then, it might be kind of tricky to apply the thermal interface material, if this is your first time.mikeki wrote:I'm getting ready to install an XP-120 inside a Antec SLK3000, and I'm looking for pointers. I'm not an expert at installing any heat sink, and this thing is enormous.
What order is easiest to install this bad boy?
1. Last - Just clip it on after everything is put together?
or
2. Mount on motherboard and then install entire MB / Processor / heat sink combonation at once?
or
3. Something much more creative than either one of those.
Thanks in advance.
So mount your RAM, CPU, and heatsink onto the motherboard outside the case, then carefully put the motherboard into your case. However, there is not much room for your fingers when you lower the motherboard into the case (unless you have very small hands), so be careful when doing so, or you might drop the motherboard.
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You don't want to install it inside the case because it will be too hard to get to and you need some pressure to set the clips so I suggest putting the motherboard on something soft that you can press down on. Also don't press down on the fins to clip in place. Press down on the clips like the directions say and it will be a lot easier. - FG
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Can you tell me where is Ralf's review? Thanks.JimK wrote:#2
XP120 on an ASUS A8V-Deluxe. I had room enough to push down on the clips with my fingertips and they snapped into place. Easier than I thought it would be after reading Ralf's review. Just looked inside the case now and it would be a lot harder with the Mobo installed.