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Heatsink weight

Undead46

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That would definitely be okay for the motherboard since it uses a back plate.
I wouldn't buy that heatsink though.

You should either get the Hyper 212+ if you're on a budget.
Or the Noctua NH-D14 if you want the best air heatsink.

If size is an issue, then the H60.
H70 isn't worth it's value, though.

=====EDIT=====

The max weight a MoBo can handle is 500g (0.5kg).
Which is why nearly all after market heatsinks use back plates, to exceed the weight limit. :)
 
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after marker hsf is about 500-1000gr some, but the heavy weight needs back plate on that in order to secure the hsf
 
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