Do u all find problems with re-installing intel HSF often?

[Phen8210]

lets not talk about brand new ones, maybe one that is used for quite awhile.. like lets say dismantle to clean ur pc.

The hassle of re-installing the fan is a pain in the ass for me always.. except when its new.

Sometimes really need use alot of force to get it in place, like really. Follow the steps everything it doesn't work, it doesn't glide smoothly and lock.

I might as well prefer non toolfree installation.

 

[trento]

yes, its difficult to confirm if seated properly. i look at the bottom to see if the pins are level but u can never be 100% sure till u see the temps. aftermarket coolers are so much easier, especially those AIO.

I only had problems mounting CM Seidon 120v. others were easy.

 

[watzup_ken]

The push pins are easy to push in, but dif to confirm if they are locked in. I had an experience where I locked all 4, but somehow it wasn't sitting properly.

 

[jtjt00]

Get a 3rd party cooler to solve the issue.

 

[ArcticCheetah]

Agreed the Intel HSF don't know designed by which genius...

 

[Mikiberry]

Intel push pins easy to break also lol.

 

[Phen8210]

so wads a cheap HSF to replace it with?

 

[sglords]

lock one side then use flat head driver to lift up e wing
if lazy clean jus get a giant hsf for passive cooling

 

[MoneyFace =p]

so wads a cheap HSF to replace it with?

A new Intel stock cooler...

**** selling for $18 lol...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

For me i don't care just force my way into the hole one..

 

[localITguy]

lets not talk about brand new ones, maybe one that is used for quite awhile.. like lets say dismantle to clean ur pc.

The hassle of re-installing the fan is a pain in the ass for me always.. except when its new.

Sometimes really need use alot of force to get it in place, like really. Follow the steps everything it doesn't work, it doesn't glide smoothly and lock.

I might as well prefer non toolfree installation.

i agree, those plastic pins break easy

this should help you

after you turn anti clock wise, put your finger under the plastic legs and pull up, that will release the leg from its mounting hole do that for all 4 legs and your CPU cooler should be free, sometimes it might get stuck and you might need to use some force to remove.

the stock cooler cannot be re-used alot of times(2-3 times at most), sooner or later the plastic legs will start to bent or split apart

 

[localITguy]

so wads a cheap HSF to replace it with?

deepcool gamma archer @Lazada $10

easy to install, only when mount need use abit of force (AMD Style mounting), this cooler can re-use 100 times also won't break

 

[ArcticCheetah]

A new Intel stock cooler...

**** selling for $18 lol...

TP sell intel stock cooler $10 only.

 

[devilwahaha]

User problem. I've reseated my Ivy stock heatsink for at least 10 times now and the pins are still in good condition.