[doc2142]

I really hate to install a back plate on my motherboard it seems a bit complicated.... Are there any good coolers out there that are just strap in? Or no?

 

[garricktlee]

I'm not sure if there are any without back plates, usually its not an issue.
It's not as complicated as you think, and bigger and better coolers need the support.

You could also get a case like a CM Storm Scout, It has an opening right behind
the CPU for easy back plate installation. haha, just saying because i own one.
Never really change my back plate anyways.

 

[doc2142]

well line has the default one, i guess your supposed to remove that? I have no idea how back plates work.

 

[Tom Thumb]

Back plate is best way to go! Pull out that board, slap it on, and be done with it! It's not that hard. Best HS to CPU contact!

 

[IrDewey]

The stock cooler that comes with Intel CPUs doesn't require backplates. I don't think that's the direction you want to go, though.

 

[GeneralCuster44]

dude to install then it is not complicated at all... all u do is unscrew 4 screws take the old one off put the new one on and then screw 4 more screws back in. You can do that easily man! A monkey could its simple

 

[Sangko]

Still, removing the board can be a chore...just my two cents

 

[Tom Thumb]

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Originally Posted by Sangko Still, removing the board can be a chore...just my two cents

Small chore! If your here. I just cut my case to pieces for better cooling!

 

[doc2142]

so what is a good cooler you guys think i can get? To be honest my 25 dollar cooler did a good job but thats because of my ambient temperature. It used to run my cpu at 30 idle and 50 max load and thats on 1.45v. I just wonder what kind of temp those high end coolers can get me?? I think i can spend around 50 bucks...

 

[imadude10]

The Dark knight does not require a backplate to be changed for AMD use... Just saying.

 

[Tom Thumb]

Well you know what I say. $60.00 plus 2 120mm fans, or 1 38mm!

 

[n1helix]

Yea, Dark Knight requires no backplate and takes about 1 minute to install.

 

[doc2142]

but doesn't that require me to have it face towered my gfx card? I have a 5870 on the way and i am not sure if that's a good idea.

 

[Tom Thumb]

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Originally Posted by n1helix yea, dark knight requires no backplate and takes about 1 minute to install.

yes!

 

[doc2142]

So All i have to do is remove the 4 screws and the orange thing will come off? And can i face the dark knight any direction i want?

 

[drb328]

no the dark knight mounts on that orange part.
it can mount with fan blowing out the top or out the bottom

 

[Tom Thumb]

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Originally Posted by drb328 no the dark knight mounts on that orange part. It can mount with fan blowing out the top or out the bottom

whew!

 

[DuckieHo]

No backplate = less mounting pressure + mobo warping.

 

[drb328]

the gigabyte boards have a built in backplate if i remember from when i had mine

 

[doc2142]

Ok, But do you guys think its a good idea to have it mount looking down? Is there room since I will have a 5870? or it wouldn't matter?