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Building my own PC

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  • spakkker
    spakkker Posts: 1,322 Forumite
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    Try it without the cpu 1st. I find it easier to fit cpu and cooler before putting m/board in case.
  • rmg1
    rmg1 Posts: 3,159 Forumite
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    Got it thanks. It's quite a scary amount of pressure you need to make sure it goes on properly for both the CPU cover and the heat-sink.
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  • rmg1
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    Well, that's everything together.
    Think I'll switch it on tomorrow after a double-check that everything's in place.

    Wish me luck!! :eek:
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  • custardy
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    rmg1 wrote: »
    Well, that's everything together.
    Think I'll switch it on tomorrow after a double-check that everything's in place.

    Wish me luck!! :eek:

    it will be fine
    should have seen me guiding this beast of a heatsink in!
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  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    That's not a heatsink, that's a towel airer !
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • rmg1
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    Will that actually go into the case????
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  • dg1dd1ngs_2
    dg1dd1ngs_2 Posts: 127 Forumite
    Flippin heck! Thats massive!

    ...she said...
    R.I.P Dad. I will never forget you xxx
  • custardy
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    rmg1 wrote: »
    Will that actually go into the case????

    fits into mine(just)
    however i means if i wanted a side fan fitted then i would need to dremelthe fan down a bit
    as it sits just now the case is icey cool
    its only running a mild over clocking
    once its all run in I'll crank it
  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    ahhh the trusty dremel :D didnt have to use mine on my last build as i went for the loverly arctic cooler pro 7 which is quite small, but my system is getting old now and i am begining to get the upgrade bug, the wife is gonna kill me if i cant stop myself from getting anything
    Drop a brand challenge
    on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
    10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
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  • rmg1
    rmg1 Posts: 3,159 Forumite
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    Always remember, she can only kill you once!! ;)
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