CPU HSF weight

awaken · 14th November 2011, 10:37 AM

Looking at an after market cooler for my 2500k, obviously Noctua is pretty much #1 as far as Air Coolers are concerned, but im a little skeptical about hanging 1kg+ off the motherboard... Is there much risk in the heavy heatsinks? i could just get the coolermaster 212 which is only 626g..

Jim G · 14th November 2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by awaken

Looking at an after market cooler for my 2500k, obviously Noctua is pretty much #1 as far as Air Coolers are concerned, but im a little skeptical about hanging 1kg+ off the motherboard... Is there much risk in the heavy heatsinks? i could just get the coolermaster 212 which is only 626g..

They mount extremely firmly to a backplate and while I wouldn't exactly go throwing the computer around while it's attached I haven't ever had a system break from cracking the motherboard thanks to the HSF weight... I very much like the Noctua coolers (although most in that price range are quite good) and have been using them for quite some time with no worries

DarkYendor · 14th November 2011, 10:52 AM

It should include a backplate, to spread the load and make the MoBo a bit more rigid. It'll be fine while it's standing there - but you'll need to lay the computer down if you transport it (to a LAN or something).

Madengineer · 14th November 2011, 12:35 PM

i actually have a similar query with my 212 evo....I'm going to be moving soon, (over 200km's) should i take the Heatsink off?

sanjay · 14th November 2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Madengineer

i actually have a similar query with my 212 evo....I'm going to be moving soon, (over 200km's) should i take the Heatsink off?

i wouldnt bother...plus the 212 evo is a fair bit lighter than the noctua/TRUE heavyweights that sparked this original concern.

Jim G · 14th November 2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Madengineer

i actually have a similar query with my 212 evo....I'm going to be moving soon, (over 200km's) should i take the Heatsink off?

Well, I would...even if you're moving yourself you couldn't guarantee that you won't come to a sudden halt in a vehicle and throw some stuff around sharply - it doesn't take a great deal of time to remove/reinstall and it's good peace of mind whilst moving, imho.

DarkYendor · 14th November 2011, 2:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Madengineer

i actually have a similar query with my 212 evo....I'm going to be moving soon, (over 200km's) should i take the Heatsink off?

Just the the computer on it's side, and make sure it's packed so it doesn't slide around. I had one of those massive Zalman HSFs back in the day (first one with heatpipes), and I never had a problem.

Madengineer · 14th November 2011, 4:48 PM

I think i'll just have it lying on its side in the box...That should be enough protection.

NNNG · 14th November 2011, 5:17 PM

I have a Xigmatek Balder which weighs 700g with an extra 115g fan attached. Never had a problem with it on my P35-DS3P even when moving around. Regarding the Hyper 212, just make sure the computer is laid on its side (motherboard side to the floor).

I would take the Noctua off though. That thing is HUUGE.

Carni · 14th November 2011, 5:57 PM

I have a noctua NH-D14 and i've transported it (case laying down) and its been fine. Mind you, it is a massive chunk of metal.

zero_velocity · 14th November 2011, 6:06 PM

Go the Corsair Hydro series coolers, no strain on the CPU bracket...

Madengineer · 14th November 2011, 6:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zero_velocity

Go the Corsair Hydro series coolers, no strain on the CPU bracket...

No, but you have the inconvenience of a massive Rad, like with the H100

zero_velocity · 14th November 2011, 6:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Madengineer

No, but you have the inconvenience of a massive Rad, like with the H100

Its definitely not massive, especially the h80, its a single 120 fan spot....

Madengineer · 14th November 2011, 6:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zero_velocity

Its definitely not massive, especially the h80, its a single 120 fan spot....

I was referring more to the H100

240mm rad...Its a bitch

zero_velocity · 14th November 2011, 6:21 PM

Not when you have the right case...

14th November 2011, 10:52 AM	#3
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NNNG Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SE Melbourne. Posts: 1,288	I have a Xigmatek Balder which weighs 700g with an extra 115g fan attached. Never had a problem with it on my P35-DS3P even when moving around. Regarding the Hyper 212, just make sure the computer is laid on its side (motherboard side to the floor). I would take the Noctua off though. That thing is HUUGE. __________________ \| i5-3570K @ 4.4 \| Z77X-UD3H \| 16GB DDR3-1866 \| GTX 570 OC \| Corsair HX620 \| Antec P280 \| 160GB X18-M G2 \| Filco TKL \| Crossover 27Q (2560x1440, IPS) \| + $900 of trades. Last edited by NNNG; 14th November 2011 at 5:20 PM.

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14th November 2011, 10:37 AM	#1
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