PC heatsink clamp issue

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PC heatsink clamp issue 2016-07-23 01:18:59 Post No. 160394
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PC heatsink clamp issue Anonymous 2016-07-23 01:18:59 Post No. 160394 [Report]

I was getting some odd readings from the temp on my cpu so i checked the heatsink, it looked completely fine but while putting the fan back on I somehow managed to break 2 of the connectors(one was already broken).

Now I can only get one of the clamps to work and when I try to turn the pc on all these fucking Christmas lights go off in the pc and it ends up shutting down at random points.

How exactly do I keep the pressure down at a correct level on this thing? Just pushing down on it doesn't work it immediately overheats doing that(or I assume it's overheating because it shuts down 15-20 seconds into the bootup).

It's a miracle I'm on right now. So far the temps are idling at 70 on the cpus but who knows when this thing is gonna freak out again.

Anonymous 2016-07-23 02:00:56 Post No.160418
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Anonymous 2016-07-23 02:00:56 Post No.160418 [Report]

>>160394

Buy new stuff, you fucked it beyond repair. Also don't forget thermal paste and don't confuse it with thermal adhesive. Retard.

Anonymous 2016-07-23 14:40:11 Post No.160638
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Anonymous 2016-07-23 14:40:11 Post No.160638 [Report]

>>160394
Try using some zip ties, see if you get it to stay firmly on the processor. Also, how is the thermal paste. Is it dried up and cracked, or still gets on your fingers?

Anonymous 2016-07-23 14:56:05 Post No.160641
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Anonymous 2016-07-23 14:56:05 Post No.160641 [Report]

>>160394
A decent aftermarket cooler is 40 bucks tops. Just buy a new one you cheap fuck, and look up how to install it properly (clean existing thermal paste). Don't try jerry-rigging the stuff you broke. Here's a short list of things you don't fuck around with once they start wigging out: 1) heat sinks, 2) PSUs, 3) Jim.

Anonymous 2016-07-23 15:24:04 Post No.160646
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Anonymous 2016-07-23 15:24:04 Post No.160646 [Report]

Don't fight it. These clamps either go easy, or they're broken. Save yourself the calluses and warped motherboard and buy a new heatsink.
It ought to be possible to replace just the clamps, but I've never seen them sold separately.

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