Kr7a & Fop38?

krys · 18th July 2002, 12:48 PM

Was just wondering if anyone knows if the Globalwin FOP38 will fit on a KR7A without squashing the cpu? i need a 100% confirmation as i want to put these two together now.

Cheers
Krys.

William · 18th July 2002, 5:33 PM

it 'fitting' and 'squashing the cpu' would be 2 different things (unless you decided to force it on despite it not fitting)

the fop has not been known for squashing cpus, but be careful.

Frodo · 18th July 2002, 6:48 PM

shouldn't be a problem. The fop ain't a huge heatsink in terms of weight. It has a pretty nasty clip though. When you're attaching it, be careful!

I just hope you know what you're getting yourself into. I've got a fop38 :P it has a pretty loud fan!

If you're asking if the FOP38 fits on the KR7A, yes it should fit fine. There was a problem with it fitting on much earlier Abit boards coz of the capacitors, but there's more than ample room on the KR7A

Kuja · 18th July 2002, 6:57 PM

you're a pussy

FUBAR · 18th July 2002, 7:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kuja
you're a pussy

How could you tell?

Kuja · 18th July 2002, 7:35 PM

frodo'll know what i'm talking about

krys · 18th July 2002, 7:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kuja
you're a pussy

hahaha

Thanks for the encouragement mate.

Nah, usually stuff like this wouldnt be a prob, but my mate said he tried to put the FOP32-1 (which is the balck socket 370 model i think) and it resulted in a dead CPU. So i thought id just check to be sure.

Anyway thanks for the replies guys, will give it a go tonight.

Krys.

MCWB · 18th July 2002, 8:18 PM

The only way putting a heatsink on will kill your CPU is if you attempt to install it incorrectly and crush the core...

Unless the HS has a particularly dodgy clipping mechanism

The FOP38 should be fine, I'd suggest installing the HSF on the mobo without the CPU a few times so you get the feel of how the clipping mechanism works!

Jester1 · 18th July 2002, 9:48 PM

i recommend installting heatsink and removing it after you install it and check that the core of cpu has made 100% contact to the heatsink ( i.e the Thermal paste will be nicely imprinted on HS ) , also kinda hold heatsink flat on core then push down clip to keep even preasure on cpu

Frodo · 18th July 2002, 9:50 PM

spank the fat little Kuja!

GO STUDY YOU BUM! as if you wouldn't go crazy after 1.5 years of that fop :P

18th July 2002, 12:48 PM	#1
krys Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 102	Kr7a & Fop38? Was just wondering if anyone knows if the Globalwin FOP38 will fit on a KR7A without squashing the cpu? i need a 100% confirmation as i want to put these two together now. Cheers Krys.

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Jester1 RIP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: QLD/Hervey Bay Posts: 1,551	i recommend installting heatsink and removing it after you install it and check that the core of cpu has made 100% contact to the heatsink ( i.e the Thermal paste will be nicely imprinted on HS ) , also kinda hold heatsink flat on core then push down clip to keep even preasure on cpu __________________ I change hardware too often its not worth updaing ANIME CLUB MEMBER #01 Need a reference? Pm me I've dealt with over 100 ocau members all with positive comments

18th July 2002, 5:33 PM	#2
William Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,408	it 'fitting' and 'squashing the cpu' would be 2 different things (unless you decided to force it on despite it not fitting) the fop has not been known for squashing cpus, but be careful.

18th July 2002, 6:48 PM	#3
Frodo Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 713	shouldn't be a problem. The fop ain't a huge heatsink in terms of weight. It has a pretty nasty clip though. When you're attaching it, be careful! I just hope you know what you're getting yourself into. I've got a fop38 :P it has a pretty loud fan! If you're asking if the FOP38 fits on the KR7A, yes it should fit fine. There was a problem with it fitting on much earlier Abit boards coz of the capacitors, but there's more than ample room on the KR7A

18th July 2002, 6:57 PM	#4
Kuja (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 638	you're a pussy

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Kuja (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 638	frodo'll know what i'm talking about

18th July 2002, 8:18 PM	#8
MCWB Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,905	The only way putting a heatsink on will kill your CPU is if you attempt to install it incorrectly and crush the core... Unless the HS has a particularly dodgy clipping mechanism The FOP38 should be fine, I'd suggest installing the HSF on the mobo without the CPU a few times so you get the feel of how the clipping mechanism works!

18th July 2002, 9:50 PM	#10
Frodo Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 713	spank the fat little Kuja! GO STUDY YOU BUM! as if you wouldn't go crazy after 1.5 years of that fop :P