ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

[GFORCE100]

Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II unless you want to bodge on a HR-05 with dodgy clips

I suppose one could use some screws instead of clips on the HR-05 along with some rubber washers for a firm and solid connection with the NB. I too am not a fan of the subpar plastic pegs they give us.

[~aoe~]

I suppose one could use some screws instead of clips on the HR-05 along with some rubber washers for a firm and solid connection with the NB. I too am not a fan of the subpar plastic pegs they give us.

The problem is that this board has 2 hooks and not 2 holes for fixing the NB heatsink. The retaining clip provided with the HR-05 doesn't work due to the hooks being positioned incorrectly (or the clips - depends how you look at it).

I finally got the Extreme Spirit II installed. Not the easiest to install, but does the job.

I would recommend checking the base for flatness before installing, however. I bought 2, and 1 is extremely concave. First noticed due to the reflection (lines of light radiating out from a central point) and then after installing on the SB - only the 4 corners of the SB ihs were in contact.