How to instal a non Intel cpu cooler

[Greenslade]

I am trying to put a non intel cooler on my LG1366 board.But as you see i can,t get the plastic lugs to get to the other side of the board,I dont see how they can go through the other side of the board. I can only see this video and the guy is doing it so fast.

. Whys the guy going so fast in the video? Those lugs will never fit, once you get those lugs in the bracket you can,t get them out. I see he does not have the bits on the side like i haveHow can i take those side bit out?If they come out the lugs would come through. None of my other boards have those bits i on them.

 

[Bill_Bright]

You just asked this here: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-lga-1366-bracket-in-intel.339152/

 

[lilhasselhoffer]

I am trying to put a non intel cooler on my LG1366 board.But as you see i can,t get the plastic lugs to get to the other side of the board,I dont see how they can go through the other side of the board. I can only see this video and the guy is doing it so fast.

. Whys the guy going so fast in the video? Those lugs will never fit, once you get those lugs in the bracket you can,t get them out. I see he does not have the bits on the side like i have

I'd suggest that you double check that installation list, and note that the LGA 1366 socket isn't listed.

So we are clear, the LGA 775 was the common socket before, then Intel moved to high performance with the LGA 1366...which became the LGA 2011, which didn't always have compatibility options with smaller sockets.

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One more note. Playback in youtube can be set to different speeds. Try playback at 0.5 speed, and see if that helps.

Some people upload sped up videos under the auspices that youtube will not slam them with midroll adds if the video is really short...so you theoretically get less advertisements but the same content.

Also, do check that actual cooler. Maybe your cooler had a compatibility mod out there, but you've not given us a lot to help you with beyond simply asking if you confirmed it's actually compatible with the socket you are using.

Also, +1 to @Bill_Bright. Spamming multiple threads with a single question is not good form, and it's definitely something that moderation frowns on. It also won't get you a faster answer.
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[xmanrigger]

That mounting bracket looks pretty sketchy at first glance. But it works well. Once you have the bottom bracket you show mounted to mobo, it is solid. To remove it, flip board around and use a small pin to push the 'push pins' back out.
There were no instructions, so it was trial and error to find the right orientation for S775. But it is there. The only hitch was I had to raise the outer fan to clear the top of the memory. No big deal at all.

I can say it works well. Not sure if you have same cooler, but I just slammed this cheap-ass cooler on a S775 Q7600. It has the same mount as what you show. I have this cooler on an Asus mobo as well as a Gigabyte mobo. For being cheap, it works very well.

3Pin Internal CPU Cooling Fan for 775 1150 1151 1155 1156 1200 1700 1356 1366 Socket​

 

[ShiBDiB]

You bought a janky looking 3d printed bracket from a seller with a bunch of fake amazon reviews.

 

[ShrimpBrime]

Of course its not going to work. 1366 is 80mm x 80mm. Nothing fits unless its 80mm. LGA 1700 is closest, but that 2mm difference is a lot. Neat thing is my LGA 1366 EK CU block fits on LGA 1700 because the bracket holes came slotted. Its a perfect match. Or Id just take a Dremel tool and slot the bracket myself.

Either you manufacture your own mounting method, or find an appropriate cooler for the board. Another option is to contact the manufacturer of your cooler and ask if they have 1366 mounting hardware, many companies will even send it free.

 

[xmanrigger]

That RGB strip design looks very similar to Sapphire's NITRO line. I really wish Sapphire and XFX made Nvidia cards, they make the best cards in the business imo (now that EVGA is gone anyway).

You bought a janky looking 3d printed bracket from a seller with a bunch of fake amazon reviews.

Of course its not going to work. 1366 is 80mm x 80mm. Nothing fits unless its 80mm. LGA 1700 is closest, but that 2mm difference is a lot. Neat thing is my LGA 1366 EK CU block fits on LGA 1700 because the bracket holes came slotted. Its a perfect match. Or Id just take a Dremel tool and slot the bracket myself.

Either you manufacture your own mounting method, or find an appropriate cooler for the board. Another option is to contact the manufacturer of your cooler and ask if they have 1366 mounting hardware, many companies will even send it free.

Jankey looking or not, the mount works. It just has to be turned to proper orientation.

 

[ShrimpBrime]

Jankey looking or not, the mount works. It just has to be turned to proper orientation.

Can you describe how to turn a square "to proper orientation" please?

 

[xmanrigger]

Sorry. I stand corrected.
I did have to rotate the mount to be able to install the cooler properly. But you are right, it wasnt for that reason. If I remember correctly, it was because of the latching mechanism.

It was a month or so ago and I was working on two similar PCs at the time. Doh! It was the cheapest decent S775 cooler on Amazon so I grabbed it. It was a piece of piss to install. Too easy.

The point I was trying to make above, is that it does in fact work.

The mount pictured in original post looks exactly like the one I used. So I was confused as to why it didnt work. Was thinking it was the same one. I believe the one I have has 3 pin positions. I cant confirm mine fits S1333, but indicates it does.

And I will agree with both the members I quoted above. The mount does look like a total cheap-ass piece of shit in the picture. In person, it looks even worse. That was my first impression. But the simple fact is, it works. And it works well.

As far as the OP's issue with the pins, I easily removed the mount after install. As I said above, you simply push them back out from the back side of mobo. It is only friction holding them in.

 

[Greenslade]

You just asked this here: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-lga-1366-bracket-in-intel.339152/

Its not there now

Sorry. I stand corrected.
I did have to rotate the mount to be able to install the cooler properly. But you are right, it wasnt for that reason. If I remember correctly, it was because of the latching mechanism.

It was a month or so ago and I was working on two similar PCs at the time. Doh! It was the cheapest decent S775 cooler on Amazon so I grabbed it. It was a piece of piss to install. Too easy.

The point I was trying to make above, is that it does in fact work.

The mount pictured in original post looks exactly like the one I used. So I was confused as to why it didnt work. Was thinking it was the same one. I believe the one I have has 3 pin positions. I cant confirm mine fits S1333, but indicates it does.

And I will agree with both the members I quoted above. The mount does look like a total cheap-ass piece of shit in the picture. In person, it looks even worse. That was my first impression. But the simple fact is, it works. And it works well.

As far as the OP's issue with the pins, I easily removed the mount after install. As I said above, you simply push them back out from the back side of mobo. It is only friction holding them in.

Why are those side bits on the back of the board and what is the use for them?none of my boards have them. If i were to take them off the pins would go through the mother board.2797 there not on Phil s board.His using a similar bracket to mine.2800 one of my other boards without those side bits.Most the ASUS P6X58D PREMIUM LGA 1366/ don,t have those two bits at the back as in 2801

 

[Bill_Bright]

Its not there now

I know. I reported it as a "dup". As noted,

Spamming multiple threads with a single question is not good form, and it's definitely something that moderation frowns on. It also won't get you a faster answer.

In other words, it is not cool!

 

[Greenslade]

I know. I reported it as a "dup". As noted, In other words, it is not cool!

i did not think it was done that s why i did it again this one.
Can i remove the two side bits and use it without them?

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachments/dsc02798-jpg.408924/

This is the only board that has them, all my other boards don,t have them.

 

[Bill_Bright]

Can i remove the two side bits and use it without them?

What side bits? If you mean the two mounting plates, one on top and one on the bottom in your image, then "no". That's how you secure the cooler to the motherboard. How were you planning to mount the cooler otherwise? ???

Those plates also serve the critical role of distributing the weight of the cooler so it does put excessive stress on the board at just a few spots, potentially damaging the motherboard beyond repair.

Frankly, I think you should abandon this whole project and get the right tool for the job. A cooler and bracket designed for that socket.

The big risk here (assuming no damage during any modification or mounting) is the cooler does not do an adequate job at keeping the processor cool. Then what? Deep kimchi!

 

[lilhasselhoffer]

OK...so, I'm going to pretend that this fits, because I've seen similar designs before.

The ring from the CPU side has 4 segments you can install the clips into. In each of those four areas are some notches, so once you install the expanding clip, if you chose the right notch, the little wings on the clip should slide vertically down into the four holes on the motherboard. You then insert a pin into the hollow center of the clips, which will expand those wings out to the edge of the motherboard and form a mechanical seal. IE, once the pins are inserted the ring should be held in place really firmly.

Once the ring is secured in all four holes, you basically start the real installation. Clean the surface of the CPU, clean the surface of the heat spreader, dot the thermal paste on the CPU. Press the cooler onto the CPU, install the latch bar that fits onto the ring, and secure the cooler with the latch bar. The ring is held on with the expanded wings of the clip, pushing up on the board. The CPU is pushed down on by the cooler. The latch bar usually pushes down on the cooler and up on the ring...but installation instructions may vary. It's not great for ever being able to use twice...but you've already janked it once...with a 1366 system you've already got a dead socket anyways.


PS:
Uninstall of these is a mess. You basically have to pry both wings on the clips at once, and slide the pin out. I'd recommend a root canal first...but if this is about cheap and dirty then you can at least be assured that these are entirely viable as long as the pins don't get brittle and dry rot...something prone to happening in high heat cycle environments with cheap coolers.

 

[Greenslade]

I know. I reported it as a "dup". As noted, In other words, it is not cool!

OK...so, I'm going to pretend that this fits, because I've seen similar designs before.

The ring from the CPU side has 4 segments you can install the clips into. In each of those four areas are some notches, so once you install the expanding clip, if you chose the right notch, the little wings on the clip should slide vertically down into the four holes on the motherboard. You then insert a pin into the hollow center of the clips, which will expand those wings out to the edge of the motherboard and form a mechanical seal. IE, once the pins are inserted the ring should be held in place really firmly.

Once the ring is secured in all four holes, you basically start the real installation. Clean the surface of the CPU, clean the surface of the heat spreader, dot the thermal paste on the CPU. Press the cooler onto the CPU, install the latch bar that fits onto the ring, and secure the cooler with the latch bar. The ring is held on with the expanded wings of the clip, pushing up on the board. The CPU is pushed down on by the cooler. The latch bar usually pushes down on the cooler and up on the ring...but installation instructions may vary. It's not great for ever being able to use twice...but you've already janked it once...with a 1366 system you've already got a dead socket anyways.


PS:
Uninstall of these is a mess. You basically have to pry both wings on the clips at once, and slide the pin out. I'd recommend a root canal first...but if this is about cheap and dirty then you can at least be assured that these are entirely viable as long as the pins don't get brittle and dry rot...something prone to happening in high heat cycle environments with cheap coolers.

I see i have the wrong one 176
The one i need is 814 Why can you only get this stuff from chine I have ordered the kit