The Big Typhoon: big size, big cooling but OMG the big weight!

ADE · 12-24-2006, 02:19 AM

OK, I here the ThermalTake Thermatalke CL-P0114 Big Typhoon is one of the best (and most massive) LGA775 Coolers out there. Those who use it say it works great, but say its size and weight of all things can be dangorious! Apperently it's weight can "supposidly" crack a MOBO in half....I want the thing badly and I know installing it will be a pain, but thats not what I'm worried about. I wondering if it can reall do that...Its got a 120mm fan and 50+ CFM and only 18 dBA and all I'm worried about is "IS it true that a CPU heatsink and fan can do such a thing as crack a MOBO in half????"

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The_Beast · 12-24-2006, 02:25 AM

i don't think that it is that heavy to crack the mobo, if it was i am sure you would hear a lot more about it, or they would stop selling that product and there would be a recall

Bradan · 12-24-2006, 02:37 AM

Tip It On Its Side While Moving It Or Dont Move It At All

**ceewi1** · 12-24-2006, 03:28 AM

There are a lot of HSFs that are heavier than the Typhoon, and you shouldn't have any trouble provided you've mounted it correctly.

ADE · 12-24-2006, 03:42 AM

cool thanks.

lovely? · 12-24-2006, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADE

"IS it true that a CPU heatsink and fan can do such a thing as crack a MOBO in half????"

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in truth, mobo's are extremely strong. they are made of that really strong polymer, and some are threaded with fiberglass nowadays, so they are very sturdy

elmarcorulz · 12-24-2006, 11:33 AM

If you're that worried about it, tie a bit of string from the fan grill to the top of the case for extra suppport.

thealmightyone · 12-24-2006, 11:56 AM

It will crack the motherboard if you shake the case about.
That string idea is very good, as I'm not sure if the BT can bend the motherboard slightly over time.

palidon112 · 12-24-2006, 01:47 PM

how heavy exacxtly is the typhoon? i wouldnt worry about it too much. i took the mobo out of our old pentium mmx compy from like 1996 and i nedt it. and it bend quite a bit, and it was pretty rigid. i didnt snap it so i am not sure when it would break.

ADE · 12-24-2006, 05:32 PM

Well that's a relief! I'm assuming it will be good for overclocking. It will right?

12-24-2006, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 15 Posts: 3,372	The Big Typhoon: big size, big cooling but OMG the big weight! OK, I here the ThermalTake Thermatalke CL-P0114 Big Typhoon is one of the best (and most massive) LGA775 Coolers out there. Those who use it say it works great, but say its size and weight of all things can be dangorious! Apperently it's weight can "supposidly" crack a MOBO in half....I want the thing badly and I know installing it will be a pain, but thats not what I'm worried about. I wondering if it can reall do that...Its got a 120mm fan and 50+ CFM and only 18 dBA and all I'm worried about is "IS it true that a CPU heatsink and fan can do such a thing as crack a MOBO in half????" http://www.pricegrabber.com/rating_g..._type=masterid

12-24-2006, 02:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Beast Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 3,300	i don't think that it is that heavy to crack the mobo, if it was i am sure you would hear a lot more about it, or they would stop selling that product and there would be a recall __________________ Rendering Machine - Gigabyte DS3L P35 - - C2D E6550 - - Corsair XMS2 2Gb - Seagate 'Cuda 320Gb - Sapphire 2600 XT 256mb - - Antec Earthwatt 430 watt - - Antec New Solution Series Case - - Hp w1907 monitor - Check Out My Custom Clock Picture 1/\Picture 2

12-24-2006, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
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12-24-2006, 03:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,274	There are a lot of HSFs that are heavier than the Typhoon, and you shouldn't have any trouble provided you've mounted it correctly. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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12-24-2006, 03:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
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12-24-2006, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
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12-24-2006, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
palidon112 Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 360	how heavy exacxtly is the typhoon? i wouldnt worry about it too much. i took the mobo out of our old pentium mmx compy from like 1996 and i nedt it. and it bend quite a bit, and it was pretty rigid. i didnt snap it so i am not sure when it would break. __________________ p4 640 oc'ed to 3.84 ghz asus p5n32-e sli plus 2gb corsair xms2 ram xfx 8600gt oc'ed various hard drives totaling 1.3 tb rosewill rt550 xp professional

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ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 15 Posts: 3,372	Well that's a relief! I'm assuming it will be good for overclocking. It will right?

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