In fact, an AMD processor should just drop into its socket, provided that all of the pins are aligned properly. A little dab will do. Installing too much or too little thermal interface material is a common rookie mistake.
When new system builders attempt to install CPU coolers or heatsinks, they tend to make three mistakes: They use too much or too little interface material, they seat the cooler improperly, or they point the cooling fan in the wrong direction. TIMs help facilitate heat transfer from the chip into the base of the heatsink. Using too much or too little TIM can hinder the heat transfer, however. A dab a little larger than a BB but smaller than a pea will do.
In addition, it is critical to confirm that the cooler or heatsink is seated properly and making good contact with the CPU. If a CPU cooler is even slightly off-kilter, the processor is likely to overheat and take damage. Pay special attention to the design of your particular case, though, as some rear-mounted fans are actually intakes.
Some of the most common issues that new system builders face relate to the brass standoffs included with most cases. Brass is a relatively soft metal, so stripping the threads on the standoffs is somewhat easy.
Be sure to use only enough force to keep them snug against the motherboard tray; finger-tightening is usually sufficient. Use caution when installing the screws that hold the motherboard in place into the standoffs, again to avoid stripping the threads. Also, use only as many standoffs as your type of motherboard requires. Extra standoffs underneath a motherboard can cause a short or eventually wear their way through a trace and damage the board. Not all memory is created equal.
Some enthusiast-class memory modules are outfitted with extremely tall heat spreaders that could cause clearance issues in small enclosures or underneath large, aftermarket CPU coolers that may overhang the memory slots. Memory is one of the easier components to install in a system. Provided that you have the correct type of RAM for your rig, it will be keyed to fit into the memory slots in only one way.
Most current systems require double-, triple-, or even quad-channel memory configurations to achieve optimal performance, and the memory sticks must be installed in the correct slots to ensure multichannel operation. If you install the memory in the incorrect slots, the system will probably still boot, but it may operate in single-channel mode, which will affect performance adversely.
Another thing to consider is the height of the memory sticks. Many high-performance modules have relatively tall heatsinks that may not fit in some compact enclosures or underneath aftermarket CPU coolers that overhang the memory slots. Most midrange-to-high-end graphics cards require supplemental power to operate. Although installing a graphics card is also a fairly straightforward process, you should keep a handful of things in mind. Many motherboards have multiple physical PCIe x16 slots, yet not all of those slots have true x16 electrical connections to the chipset.
Typically you should install a graphics card in the uppermost PEG slot closest to the CPU socket to ensure optimal performance. I know i have to put the fan bracket on but after i do that should i put the motherboard in the case and then install the fan or install the fan while its out of the case?
I have seen people do it both ways, is there a right or wrong? Wolfshadw Titan Moderator. Aug 3, 27, 1, , 5, No right or wrong or even left. However you're comfortable. KnowYourPC Reputable. Jan 13, 60 0 4, 3. VincentGeddon Reputable. Jan 8, 0 4, No wrong way to do it. Although depending on the cooler and the motherboard layout, making connections and getting to the screws could be made more difficult by installing the cooler first. You must log in or register to reply here.
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