Installing a Zalman 9700??

[Kesava]

well i just got one of these and have no idea how to install it.

i know ill have to take my motherboard out and attach the backplate. but after that what do i do with the clips?



haha can someone please explain to me how exactly i do this? the instructions were too hard to follow.

thanks

 

[PC eye]

There are two separate setups with one being for AMD and the other for Intel model cpus. A review by Frosty Tech provides a good guide for seeing it installed on either an Intel or AMD cpu provided with photos at http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2045

 

[Kesava]

yeah i had the components the wrong way round haha. as in i thought that clip thing was for intel and the other was for amd

 

[PC eye]

On the AMD board here there wasn't any need to use the back plate. It seems a little awkward the first time around. Once you get it on correctly with the right amount of paste you'll like seeing the low temps.

 

[Kesava]

yeah amd doesnt have the backplate.

the TP that comes with it is really runny... and on the sites ive read it says to cover the cpu entirely... haha

should i just put the normal amount in the normal way?
seems better

 

[mep916]

should i just put the normal amount in the normal way?
seems better

Yeah, put the normal amount. It's easier to install with the mobo outside the case, IMO.

 

[Kesava]

well i have to do that to put the backplate on dont i?

 

[mep916]

well i have to do that to put the backplate on dont i?

Yes you do. Try installing the HSF outside the case. Lay the mobo on top of some bubble wrap or something.

 

[shenry]

Did you get the NT or LED version kuz?

Some advice would to be patient when installing those two screws they are really annoying outside or inside the case. Being patient means you don't get angry and cut yourself on the metal. It's real sharp.

 

[Kesava]

i got the LED version... my god i hate lights hahhhah

i unplugged the power button led for this reason

wait... so how much of this do i do outside the case? hahha

are you saying mount in completely before i put it in?

 

[mep916]

are you saying mount in completely before i put it in?

Yeah, I think it would be easier. You shouldn't have any problems installing the mobo with the HSF attached.

 

[Kesava]

ok.. well ill try it tomorrow if my motherboard comes. and it better. i cant wait any longer to use this haha.

its like buying an ipod and having to wait a few days to even test it out

would it fit on my current matx mobo?

 

[mep916]

would it fit on my current matx mobo?

haha. You better hope so.

Do you have a pic or a link to the mobo?

 

[Kesava]

well it wont matter cos the P31 is on its way and thats proper size

 

[mep916]

well it wont matter cos the P31 is on its way and thats proper size

It'll fit.

 

[PC eye]

Take your time when going to put the board back if you end up removing it completely. This is one reason why some seem to go for the Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro model over the Zalman for Intel models. But I'm glad it's on the 6000+ X2 here doing the job.

 

[Kesava]

how come the amd doesnt need a baseplate? are the boards tougher or something? haha

 

[mep916]

how come the amd doesnt need a baseplate? are the boards tougher or something? haha

Socket AM2 is a clip-on design, removing the need for a backplate.

 

[Kesava]

oh do you mean like the old intels? the socket 378 or something? they have clip on heatsinks. is that what its like?

why not just use pins? like the stock coolers?

 

[mep916]

oh do you mean like the old intels? the socket 378 or something? they have clip on heatsinks. is that what its like?

I'm not 100% sure about the Zalman, but the retail AM2 fans are clip on. I'm assuming the Zalman works the same. PC eye should know.