CmpFreak88 Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Alright, My CPU temps are way too high... that is if MBM is reading right, but even if they're not, I want some headroom for overclocking and I want to fit an XP-120 on... But the problem is everyone says you have to bend capacitors to get it in, and with this expensive board I can just picture myself breaking one off... Then I have no computer until I can afford another, which will be a while... So is it really hard to get it on and how far do you have to bend the capacitor? I want to do this, but if I risk a high chance of damaging my board I really don't want to. MBM is showing 63*C after playing a game and thats not very good. So is it worth the risk to try and put the XP-120 on or not? Edit: I'm pretty sure MBM is off by a lot... I restarted right after gaming and Mobo temp says 43* and I don't think it could drop that much in the time it takes to restart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I don't think it could drop that much in the time it takes to restart. 391174[/snapback] my 3200 drops from ~49 load to ~35 idle in about 2 seconds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Try installing temp probes or updating your bios to get more accuret temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmpFreak88 Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I've got the latest BIOS and I'm relying mostly on those. I would have to go out and buy a temp probe or sensor, so I'm probably just going to get the heatsink and hope it works out for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 You could try the xp-90 fits on allmost all motherboards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmpFreak88 Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 But would the cooling be as good? And with a fan I don't want it to be loud so the 120 mm would be better... I had a bad experiences with 3 tornados and no fan controller for a couple of days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 (edited) my 3200 drops from ~49 load to ~35 idle in about 2 seconds... 391176[/snapback] I wouldn't be happy either bending a cap or two on that board, it always depends how much you have to bend it as you said, looks like there's only one way to find out And for the temp drop, silicone chips or what ever ceramics these are made, they can drop temp so fast that (as stated) you wont beleive it, they're made that way, when load temps drops the chip must follow as fast as it can, so with a restart it goes way down Wonder why they dont use that ceramic matter they use on the shuttle belly, i've seen a piece of that heated up white hot and the guy just picked it up with his bare hand, and it cooled in around 4 seconds Edited January 9, 2005 by kobalt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigears Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 ok heres the deal on the k8n neo2 and the xp-120. you have to install it with the heat pipes down, cos otherwise your graphics card wont fit in. you have to bend the 2 capacitors at the bottom left hand side of the mounting block. as they aren't fitted flush to the board, this is possible (or at least it was on mine). all you have to do is bend them really gently towards the bottom of the board until the bottom edge is just touching the board. then it fits. if your really careful you can do it. just don't rush bending the capacitors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECwakeboarder Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I didn't end up having to bend any caps on mine when I installed my XP-120, it fit like a charm, just getting the clips connected was a real pain in the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigears Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 the best way to get the clips on is to connect them to the mount before screwing the mount in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatstv Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 yeah, ive a XP120 on mine and ill tell ya what a squeeze, fitting the XP120 is no problem mate, i didnt bend a thing on my board, the temps are about right too, thats what mine where exactly. but having an XP120 on a neo 2 and a cooler for you graphics is a tight squeeze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiecc_Ixi Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 so wouldnt it just be better to use the xp-90... or is there a major difference in temps? i have the same board and is debating between the 120 and the 90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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