GabrielT Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Those copper ends are nasty looking (not in a good way) They look so ugly because there is supposed to be a cover on the cooler as you can see once they actually have it installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghawg71 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 It only took them...(how long has Intel been in business?) to come up with a decent heatsink. I like it though. It has a clean look to it for a stock cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Finally! no more push pins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Ya know depending on the space push pins are FAR easier to attach then thumb screws... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 At least i have tools for thumb screws Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Possibly. Even the i7 920 hits mid 70s under load with the stock cooler. The higher end chips sometimes break 80 C. Depending on the case they can go into the 90's 6 cores with the thermals of the nehalem than this is just a good start as it will most certainly be needed. Its funny how die shrinks ,higher transistor counts and lower voltage ends up with higher temperatures.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rourkchris Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Ya know depending on the space push pins are FAR easier to attach then thumb screws... As this is the stock cooler your system shouldn't already be mounted inside the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Who uses a push pin heat sink? They're for nubs LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 My Xigmatek has a pushpin system... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Who uses a push pin heat sink? They're for nubs LOL So why aren't you using them Because why would you buy a retention bracket thingy where you have to get your whole mobo out and back in, just for installing a cooler? Although I really do hate push pins, worst design ever, one of mine kept falling out <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Because why would you buy a retention bracket thingy where you have to get your whole mobo out and back in, just for installing a cooler? better contact with the cpu. and because to some its not such a big deal doing so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 So why aren't you using them Because why would you buy a retention bracket thingy where you have to get your whole mobo out and back in, just for installing a cooler? Although I really do hate push pins, worst design ever, one of mine kept falling out <_> Well if you buy the heatsink with your build components a bolt on is no big deal! :thumbs-up: I understand some people do mind having to take out the board to install a bolt on heatsink but I have no problem with it. I actually prefer them from the time a push pin came loose on my P4 3.0C while benching. BTW all of my stuff is bolt down either in the form of a water block or heatsink. :thumbs-up: I'm no nub Of course that is subject to interpretation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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