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Hi guys,
So I just finished my first pc, but I had a little trouble figuring out how to mount the hyper 212 evo. I thought I did it right, because my temps are ranging from high 20's-low 50's max (average high 30's, even during intensive gaming). However, I noticed something the other day. When I moved my pc I opened my case to see if anything shifted inside, and I accidentally turned the heatsink. I saw that I could swivel the heatsink around above my processor, clockwise or counterclockwise. Although it doesn't shift on it's own, I didn't realize this was a bad thing until my friend told me this was abnormal. Now I'm afraid I will get air bubbles in the paste, and I'm sure while turning the heatsink some of the paste got on the side. My question is, although the the heatsink is secure in place (meaning it wont fall off or shift on its own), is the ability to turn it a big enough problem to remount it? Any idea of what I might of done or not done for this to happen, or how to fix it? I really don't want to take my motherboard out of my case again, it was a pain getting it in and I fear I may damage it while taking it out.
I will put up pictures and a video explaining it better eventually.
Appreciate the help!
So I just finished my first pc, but I had a little trouble figuring out how to mount the hyper 212 evo. I thought I did it right, because my temps are ranging from high 20's-low 50's max (average high 30's, even during intensive gaming). However, I noticed something the other day. When I moved my pc I opened my case to see if anything shifted inside, and I accidentally turned the heatsink. I saw that I could swivel the heatsink around above my processor, clockwise or counterclockwise. Although it doesn't shift on it's own, I didn't realize this was a bad thing until my friend told me this was abnormal. Now I'm afraid I will get air bubbles in the paste, and I'm sure while turning the heatsink some of the paste got on the side. My question is, although the the heatsink is secure in place (meaning it wont fall off or shift on its own), is the ability to turn it a big enough problem to remount it? Any idea of what I might of done or not done for this to happen, or how to fix it? I really don't want to take my motherboard out of my case again, it was a pain getting it in and I fear I may damage it while taking it out.
I will put up pictures and a video explaining it better eventually.
Appreciate the help!