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Attaching heatsink/fan to CPU

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  • 23-01-2004 1:26pm
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    fatherdougalmag
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    I'm pulling together a small machine for the youngfella and I have a PIII 850 in one hand with a heatsink/fan combo in the other. I thought all that I needed was a bit of thermal compound to stick them together so I got some. But it doesn't seem to be adhesive. After looking around it seems that I can get a new clip on heatsink/fan or is there some sort of adhesive compound I can get? I'm in the Dublin area so if anyone can make any suggestions I'd be very grateful. Is this what I'm after?


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    K!LL!@N
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    NO!

    That stuff is conductive and you'll short out the cpu.
    You can get non-conductive thermal adhesive, but i thought that was mostly used for attaching heatsinks to ram etc.
    Also the weight of the heatsink/fan wouldn't be good if it was stuck to the cpu.
    You're really looking for a heatsink/fan that will clip on to the motherboard, that's the standard way of mounting them.
    Doing it that way you need some thermal compound, non-adhesive.

    Killian


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    fatherdougalmag
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭fatherdougalmag


    You're right. A re-read of the description showed the conductive property and that it's really meant/used for repair work.

    I'll pick up something over the weekend along the lines of a clip on.

    Thanks for the advice.


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    K!LL!@N
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    There are different clips for different cpu/motherboard combinations.
    Try and find out exactly what you have before you buy anything.

    Killian


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    fatherdougalmag
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    It's a PIII so it's Socket 370. This seems to get good reviews. It's only €20 as well.


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    K!LL!@N
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    Yeah, that one looks just fine.
    You'll need some thermal compound.
    You can get coolermaster thermal compound in maplins in town.
    There will probably be some on the heatsink, but i would recommend you take it off and apply your own.
    When you're seating the heatsink, if you don't get it on first time i'd recommend redoing the thermal compound to be safe. It can be a pain, but better to be safe than sorry.

    Killian


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    Dr Bolouswki
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    I have a PIII heatsink and fan - you can have it for free if you want.

    e-mail me at oneillbri@hotmail.com

    B


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    fatherdougalmag
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭fatherdougalmag


    Where are you based B? I'm in Dublin. Can you give me any details about it?

    Just found the same product in IT Direct for €14. Thing is, I'll be going into town anyway to pick up a HD as well.


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    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Its from a gateway PIII 800 - just took it out the other day - cooled a machine for 5 years... looks like its made from black carbon or some such stuff - no copper anyway - little fan attached to top of it - I'll throw it in the post to ya if you like... if its just for a knockabout machine it should do the job and save you a few quid

    mail me your address at teh above email and I'll send it on toyou if you want it....


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