Installing New Processor Vertically

[xbadwolfx]

Hey guys,

I have a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard with a Core 2 Duo E6750 processor. I plan on upgrading to the Quad Q6600. The heatsink I'm using is the Artic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro.

Is it possible to remove the heatsink and install a new processor without removing the motherboard from the case itself? In other words, I want to do it vertically. Reason being I have everything tucked away perfectly and REALLY don't feel like removing it all. I've gotten the airflow down pat.

 

[ducis]

yep it sure is but make sure the case is on its side because downward gravity is needed for a proper install in ZIP sockets

 

[IrishLard]

i suppose you could, but it is much more likely that you could damage your motherboard, processor, heatsink, or a combination of them all. I am not sure because i am an AMD guy, but dont you have to fasten an intel chip on the other side of the board as well?

 

[xbadwolfx]

i suppose you could, but it is much more likely that you could damage your motherboard, processor, heatsink, or a combination of them all. I am not sure because i am an AMD guy, but dont you have to fasten an intel chip on the other side of the board as well?

I'm not 100% sure. I watched a couple of Intel installation videos, and never noticed any brackets or dongles on the flip side of the motherboard.

 

[IrishLard]

ok, then i am sure you could, i use AMD, and the system to attach them to the board is quite different. although if you are upgrading to a quad core, i reccomend upgrading the cooler to a ZEROtherm BTF90. I use that and my processor hasnt gone over 40 degrees celsius under full load.