Inu_Yasha Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Hey guys, I really really need help. Ok, i got my mobo and hsf in today. On the heatsink, its a ax-478. I need to know how to put the fan on and which way to install the heatsink. I already put arctic silver on the bottom of the heat sink. heres a pic of the heatsink http://www.overclockers.com/articles574/ Look at the bottom of the heat sink. See how one side is longer? Do i need to put the longer side like parallel to the ram or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 you should be able to line it stright on. Just line it up to the corners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 ok, got it on, now how do i put a fan on this god forsaken thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 should either be screws or a bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 ok... there are two packs of screws that came with my hs. Both are the same length, but one has little rubber washers. I clamped down the hs with a clip. The clip won't reach the fan. What do you think bosco? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Can you use the screws instead? <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyCUnDaGroUnD Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 dude how can u build a comp. when u cant even install the goddam hsf. It takes patience and time to read the manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Man... Give the guy a break.. He had some questions; there is nothing wrong with posting here or asking for help... Plugging in PCI/AGP/ISA/CNR card is easy... so is connecting cables.... while there is still possibilities that you can mess up your comp during this process, there is a bigger possibility that you can mess up the proc buy messing up on the HSF install... He wanted to make sure he got it on right. Can't blame him asking for help, if he had installed it and broke the proc, or not attached it correctly and fried the proc then you could have made your snide comments. This is a place for people to come and ask questions... not a place for people to criticize people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 X zackly If you fudge up the heatsink.. then the whole process of cooling the CPU has just gone out the dang door lol.. some of those dang things can be tricky... Make sure u do put the rubber washers on though.. it helps reduce noise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 True true. I can't really use the screws because there are not enough places to use the screws and you can't get the screws through the heatsink... Maybe you're supposed to use that included two sided tape.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 oh yeah, resalution, it didn't come with a manual so i couldn't read it even if i wanted to (which i really really do). and thanks d3bruts1d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 It's called, "Back to the Basics." BRUNO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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