Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6/DS4 & ThermalTake Big Typhoon (+ HSF Air-duct mod) - GUIDE

[Lestat]

nice tutorial.

now correct me if im wrong here but that backplate is gunna be sitting right against the back of the pc case..

[PcCI2iminal]

nice work

[GAM]

nice tutorial.

now correct me if im wrong here but that backplate is gunna be sitting right against the back of the pc case..

Yes, you are right. I have four little scratch marks as a result. As mentioned, the (round) bolt heads touch the motherboard tray because they protrude beyond the plate rather than sitting flush with the surface. Hence the need to replace the bolts with countersunk versions as was intended by the designers (given the countersunk holes in the backplate) and the addition of Nylon washers to the motherboard standoffs.

[GAM]

Thanks everyone for the 'thanks' and 'praises'.

Bigger job than expected (the guide that is).

[GAM]

nice tutorial.

now correct me if im wrong here but that backplate is gunna be sitting right against the back of the pc case..

Further info/evidence:
A countersunk head would sit flush and not touch the motherboard tray.

[GAM]

Now also available for viewing:

Part 2 - HSF-Duct Mod (Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6, ThermalTake Big Typhoon):
http://www.gam.net.au/dq6-ttbt/duct.htm

Please express your comments and feedback on this concept. I believe it has merits.

Note, unfortunately I can not provide any test and analysis data as the motherboard died shortly after putting it all together (no reflection on the mod... I hope )

Enjoy :thumbsup: