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Old 05-25-2008, 07:57 PM
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Default Wanted: Quality Zipang Backplate Mount Kit

Due to the weight of the Zipang, I would like to see a quality bolt-through mounting kit designed for the Zipang.

It would have a quality back plate, spring loaded bolts with hex heads. This would allow tension adjustment with the wrench, due to insufficient clearance to use a Phillips driver.

I want a kit that does not require a secondary copper interposer/shim, as does the Universal Kit. This shim is another layer of heat transfer impediment, and another potentialnon-flat condition between the processor and the Zipang. Multiple layers of paste are required... not an ideal solution.

The push-pin mount is common to Scythe coolers. Therefore, a bolt-through kit can also be common because the installed height of the Sycthe bracket matches the standard push-pin height. The secret is using hex head bolts.

The push-pin arrangement is flimsy at best. To insure security, the Zipang should be mounted with the board removed, so the push-pins can be inspected for fully locked position. The board is out anyway, why not install a quality bolt-through kit instead?
 
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Old 05-26-2008, 09:05 AM
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Hello bgavin,

thanks a lot for your suggestions, I just forwarded them to our product development.
Actually, there will be a new retention kit coming soon.

Cheers,
Stefan
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Old 05-26-2008, 03:50 PM
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Thank you. I appreciate your support, and having a conduit to feed back to development.

I am seriously impressed with Scythe coolers, and the Zipang especially. I am looking forward to a professional quality mounting system. The Intel push-pin system is flimsy at best, and insufficient for a heavy cooler.

I use the Thermalright LGA-775 kits (very high quality), but they are difficult to use, due to no hex heads on the bolts. I tolerate this, because I build high end systems and need the best quality. I would much prefer a similar quality Scythe kit optimized for Scythe coolers.

The Intel push-pin mount uses a standard installed height, so a bolt-through kit can use the same standard height. A heavy cooler such as Zipang or Orochi, should never be blindly installed on a board with push-pins. One should always check the rear side to make sure the pins are secure.
 
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