Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

[ed1]

Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?
<hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> With some new even heavier CPU coolers appearing on the market, I am wondering if they are at or over the limit of what a motherboard can support in a vertical position, even with a backplate as part of the design.

Can the boards support a 3 pound heatsink device? Are there any published specifications on this? I am thinking specifically of a Gigabyte EX58 or EX58A board.

Is it possible to add some physical support at the unsupported end of a tower-type heatsink?

[wazza300]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

the motherboard should cope with all the latest coolers and heatsinks as im sure there built to a specific design and weight,the backplate should help support the cooler also so i wouldnt worry

[bob saget]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

They seem scary heavy, but remember the motherboard is bolted down too, at the top.
I wouldn't worry about it.
When you tighten the heatsink bolts down, remember not to crank too hard.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

Ya the most dangerous thing is tightening down the heatsink bolts/screws to tight as this can cause the board to flex and make the mosfet heatsinks not make proper contact and can also damage the PCB itself.

I think 700 grams is the documented limit, which isnt much really. But that was for 775 boards, I have not seen what is suggested as a limit for x58. I believe it is likely in the intel documents though, if you want let me know and I will look for you.

If you are wanting to use a super heavy cooler like a copper TRUE I suggest you use those only in a horizontal setup

[Vic-Dog]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

I just bought a Fatal1ty cooler by Zalman and it is a beast!
It weighs 918 grams. It says the maximum specified weight for a
cooler on an Intel Socket 775/478 is 450 grams.
It instructs to take special care when moving equipment that has a
cooler that exceeds the weight limit. And of course that they are not responsible for any damage caused by the use of their heavy ass cooler!

[kick]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

if mbrd is horizontal nps but there is a big moment of inertia or however you want to describe it.
the side panel of my pc is a semi elastic material, but i would use something like a support attached between the topof the heatsink and the topside of the case.
i feel it does move a bit off verticl due to the weight and for example if you accidentally dropped the pc it could rip the whole cpu +socket out of the mbrd because of the leverage.

[artdrivers]

Re: Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

Any way to add support for weight of CPU coolers?

Good question!
The one I'm using is 800g
Its on a older Gigabyte 1OZ copper PCB.
It's been about 11/2 years now, and still tight.
That 2OZ PCB should handle more weight.
But the Heatsink and fan may be larger or set higher from the PCB too.
I imagine there is alot to consider here other than just weight.