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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Hotaru, 2005/06/15.

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  1. 2005/06/15
    Hotaru

    Hotaru Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have a new A64 and Socket 939 motherboard. It would seem easier to install the CPU, heatsink, and fan before putting in the motherboard. But is there any reason for why the motherboard should go in first?
     
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  2. 2005/06/16
    mattman

    mattman Inactive Alumni

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    Hi Hotaru,
    They may be worried that the underside of the motherboard (where all the trace connections are) could be damaged if it was not done on a good surface. If one of the connections is scratched through, there may be no end of unexplained problems and probably result in the return of the motherboard. If the motherboard is supported on the stand-off pins in the case, nothing can damage the underside.
    If the power supply and cables are in the way, it should not be much trouble to remove it while you install the motherboard components. Drive bays may or may not be detatchable.
    I think I would stick to their recommendation unless there was a chance that something could go wrong with installing the CPU/heatsink. Otherwise look at using something like corregated cardboard to put the motherboard on.

    ...Some heatsink clips can take a lot of effort to put on, watch that the motherboard does not go sailing off the workbench (what they may be thinking of).

    Matt
     
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    PeteC

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    Matt

    The new Athlon 64's are a doddle to fit - the heat sink assembly has been redesigned and the locking/pressure mechanism is now an overcentre clip arrangement. No more taking a deep breath and fiddling with a screwdriver :D

    Hotaru

    Matt's comments are very sound, but I have always fitted the processor and memory to the motherboard before fitting the assembly to the case. I place the mobo on the antistatic bag on a piece of flat rigid board and proceed with care. This prevents any flexing of the board under the pressure needed to fit the old type heatsinks and memory modules when it is fitted to the stand offs in the case. With the older method of securing the heat sink this was, to me, the safest/easiest way with maximum accessibility. With the new method it could easily be done in the case,
     
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    Hotaru

    Hotaru Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I downloaded the installation demonstration videos from amd.com maybe 3 months ago. They do show using a screwdriver. The CPU I got is a new one, 19th week of this year. I did notice the HSF seems different from the one depicted in the videos.
     
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