Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 Crazy Cool + 9500LED?

[orion23]

Hi,

I just got my gigabyte 965p-dq6 motherboard from ewiz.com and I'm trying to install the Zalman 9500LED.

The DQ6 has a copper plate in the back of the mobo that runs right behind the LGA socket to the northbridge to help things cool down a bit.

http://vr-zone.com/index.php?i=3745&s=2

I need to install the backplate support for the installation of the Zalman cooler and although the holes are clear and match, the screws don't reach because of the Crazy Cool copper plate.

Could I try and find longer screws at the hardware store?

Should I try and remove the Crazy Cool copper plate?

WTF do I do?

[Mikesnav]

yeah, you're gonna have to remove the plate

[RAGING DRAGON]

if you have longer screws then the backplate for the Zalman will not allow the motherboard to fit in your case properly as there won't be enough leeway.
Try using the stock cooler for now I suggest or contemplate sending the board back. Don't remove the heatpipes unless you really know what you're doing.


EDIT: That crazy cool back plate I've just seen it I thought it was part of the heatpipe structure. It looks like it shouldn't be too difficult to remove. Just be patient and careful.
Then post some benches!

[orion23]

Unfortunately I'm not going to be running anything for now.
I'm just trying to get started with the CPU heatsink backplate and I might even put in inside the case.

I don't have any Intel Cpus yet (damn E6700 :mad: :mad: ).
My brother might have a 2.8ghz core duo but he decided to travel for the weekend:mad: :mad:

I'll have a very cool looking board just sitting there the entire weekend!

[Lestat]

ok wait how the frick does gigabyte expect you to 1) fit ANY heatsink on the market. 2) fit that into your mobo without bottoming out and potentially shorting out the board.

id return it and just use the DS3 unless you need xfire

[orion23]

if you have longer screws then the backplate for the Zalman will not allow the motherboard to fit in your case properly as there won't be enough leeway.
Try using the stock cooler for now I suggest or contemplate sending the board back. Don't remove the heatpipes unless you really know what you're doing.


EDIT: That crazy cool back plate I've just seen it I thought it was part of the heatpipe structure. It looks like it shouldn't be too difficult to remove. Just be patient and careful.
Then post some benches!

Thanks for helping me here. I never thought about the clearance if I were to use Crazy cool + longer screws + Zalman's backplate.

I don't know how, but this place is making me play with hardware in a way I thought was not safe (Overclock?)

I just removed the Crazy cool and proceeded to install the Zalman backplate and heatsink rest (or whatever you call it). Seems OK:banana: :banana: :banana:

I hope there are no performance problems without the crazy cool!

[RAGING DRAGON]

No there shouldn't be at all. It's just provided for heat dissipation, which the 9500 will handle easily!
Yeah I know, the more you read here, the more money you spend on upgrades, and spend more time overclocking!

[Xefier]

Hey Orion,

Glad you were able to get the heatsink off, was it thermal padded (stuck) to the motherboard? Im guessing not, which would be good news! Did you just have to unscrew a few things and it fell off or what?

Thanks! and good luck once you get your conroe!

[foch3 -USA-]

Is the northbride cooler all sloppy now? From the picture it looks like the white plastic pins go through the northbridge and connect to the "crazy cool" Did that create any issuses so far. Im thinking about getting that board. How does it look in person, is it sexy?

[orion23]

The board itself is beautiful. One of the best looking boards I've owned. ( one of the reasons I choose this board)
Also, this board provides 10 USB ports (need them), 8 easy access SATA ports (no esata crap unless I choose it), nice heatpipe cooling,
and I really won't be pushing my E6700 past 3.8ghz (400 FSB should be enough for me)

About the white pins.... YES, 2 of them go through the big heat pipes and hold the crazy cool plate. There is a spring in between which helps maintain pressure after the crazy cool was removed.

About the thermal pad. There are 3 small screws (very simple) and then 2 white pins have to be pushed in, and last, use pressure since the thermal pad really seals it to the motherboard. It wasn't too bad though:stick: