Katana II SCKTN-2000 with Universal Retention Kit 3 SCURK-3000

[Tilemachos]

I had a Scythe Katana II SCKTN-2000 installed in a LGA775 motherboard.
I experienced high cpu temps (over 80 C under load), so in an effort to remove and reinstall it I broke 1 push-pin and bent another..
I really hate push-pins so I am looking for a push-pin free mounting method.
I searched the internet for a solution and I discovered Universal Retention Kit 3 SCURK-3000.
Will it be compatible with my cpu cooler? (in the "Compatible CPU Cooler List" it lists only Katana 3 SCKTN-3000, 3000A, 3000I.)

[Mugen3Dirk]

Hello Tilemachos,

yes you can use the Universal Retention Kit 3 to install the Katana 2 with screws. You don't get problems to use it.

(the Katana 2 isn't listed because it's EOL)

[Tilemachos]

Thank you for you reply, I'd like to ask something else.
My motherboard tray does not have a rear access hole, so I'll have to take out the motherboard in order to install the backplate.
Let's say that after the installation of the cpu cooler I want to reinstall it (or replace it with a new one also compatible with the retention kit), do I have to remove the motherboard again in order to do so or the installation of the backplate is an one time thing?

[Oli]

The Ret Kit is always being screwed / secured FROM THE BACK. So if you want to remove or change the cooler it is necessary to get access to the back of your mobo.

Manual: ftp://ftp.scythe-eu.com/Manuals/PC-A...ON-KIT-III.pdf

[Mugen3Dirk]

Basically you can install all coolers with a back plate also with the back plate of the Universal Retention Kit 3 SCURK-3000 (the F.M.B.S.4 back plate doesn' support socket 754/939/940). But you can't screw off or screw on a cooler! You must the remove the mainboard to installing a cooler.

You find a example here:

YouTube


( only 2nd - I'm to slow .....)