Interference problems?

DragstkDragstk Syracuse, N.Y.
edited December 2003 in Hardware
I am going to be rebuilding and updating my computer. I am thinking about going with an Asus A7V8X Deluxe motherboard. I would like to use the Zalman 7000A-CU that I already have. The Zalman site says there may be some interference with this motherboard.
Anybody have any experience with this combo?
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Thanks

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  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited December 2003
    Okay well I couldn't find any large photos of the deluxe version, but I am presuming there will be no difference between it and the standard version I've got a picture of.

    In a nutshell, you will be able to get it to fit, but you'll need to modify the heatsink mounting assembly. I had to do this on mine so it would fit on my NF7-S.

    All you have to do is this. You'll probably need to file the heatsinks mounting foundation, there are two, one for each side. If you need to do this, it will obviously only be the one at the top (on the picture) you'll need to file, so as it will fit onto the motherboard without touching or putting adverse pressure on parallel capacitors and what not.

    Even if you don't need to do that you'll definately need to shave down one side of the heatinks main securing clip. This really needs to be done on a grinder so as you don't accidentaly puncture through the hole on the end of the clip necessary to secure the heatink to the foundation assembly (there are two holes, you only need the one closest to the HS for socket A installations). You could try and file it, but it's tough metal and would be more trouble than it's worth. Once you've done that, the heatsink will fit securly and snuggly without risking damage to any of the surrounding motherboard components.

    All that might sound a bit daunting but it really is easy as pie. If you do decide to go for that combo, feel free to PM or email me if you need more detailed assistance.

    Hope that's helped.

    Cheers
  • DragstkDragstk Syracuse, N.Y.
    edited December 2003
    Thanks Spinner;
    I am still gathering parts. Hopefully all my stuff should be here early next week. But I will definitly let you know how it comes out.
    Thanks again
  • DragstkDragstk Syracuse, N.Y.
    edited December 2003
    Spinner, thanks for your help with this.
    Actually there is a difference between the NF 7S and the Deluxe. I did get the Zalman mounted on the MB. The issue was not with the mounting bracket, but with the heatsink touching on of the capacitors. I nudged it slightly, and we're good to go.
    Thanks again :thumbsup:
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited December 2003
    That's great. Glad you didn't have to break out the tools. Thanks for the update.
    :thumbsup:
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