Ninja 2 (and later) motherboard mounting clips

[zahtar]

Hello all!

Do the motherboard mounting clips for the ninja 2, ninja 2 rev.B and ninja3 fit each other? If I try to use an AM2 clip from the scnj-2000 to the scnj-2100 will it be compatible?

I found a ninja cooler at a local store, not sure about the model (the employee didn't know for sure either). They had it as a sample, and now selling it without box and accessories for a lower price. Judging from the curved heatpipes it must be the ninja2 (SCNJ-2000) or a later model. I have a ninja 2 (SCNJ-2000) and planned to buy this one so I could use with my spare am2 clips. (mine is now installed on a 775 mobo)

My question is that if that if this cooler turns out to be the ninja2 rev.B (scnj-2100) will my am2 clips from the SCNJ-2000 fit ok?

I looked at the scythe website and could not tell if the two coolers (SCNJ-2100 and SCNJ-2000) had any physical difference (in terms of design). Do the clips of the 2000 fit the 2100 and vice versa? what about the scnj-3000?

thnx in advance


EDIT: will these clips fit the ninja mini? either rev?

[Reiniell]

Hi,
the difference between Ninja 2 and Ninja 2 Rev.B are the pushpin clips.(the one was only for 775 and the other is compatible with 775,1156 and 1366)
The AMD Clips are still the same since 939 I think, AMD changes the socket but not the mounting system.
The Ninja 3 has a total different mounting system(backplate etc)

[zahtar]

Reiniell, thank you for your reply.

So if I understand correctly, the cooler is exaclty the same (identical), and the rev.B just adds support for the 1156 and 1366? If yes, then the am2 clips would match

But what about the screws? The package of the ninja2 I have, included just 4 screws that I obviously used for it. For the "new" one, I'll have no screws! What is the type and specs for these? Will I be able to buy such screws from the market? Is there a scythe accessory package that includes such screws? For example does the SCCL4-1366 include the screws too or just the 1366 clip?

thnx again

[Reiniell]

The screws should be the same, too. Like, I said, the cooler is the same, the only thing changed is the pushpin clip. I can't tell you what kind of screws that are, you should try to get them on the market... I suggest you to look for modelmaking shops, they often have such small screws. You could buy the 4 screws from us of course, but you would pay much money for the shipping if you don't live in Germany. So I think it's better you look out for the screws first in some shops. Contact me for spareparts(link @ signature) if you haven't found them and want to buy them.

[zahtar]

I am thinking that if I try to use an inappropriate screw, I might damage the heatsink beyond repair (as it is aluminum).

I do not live in Germany, and I was hoping that I could find such screws by DIN specifications. Holding the cooler and going to the shops to try screws that fit doesn't feel like a good idea if you know what I mean But it might work after all...

I see in a local store that they have the SCCL4-1366 mounting clip. Does the package include the screws too or is it just the clip?

thanks again

[Reiniell]

No, in the SCCL4-1366 is only the pushpinclip.

[Oli]

If this cooler was a sample in the store - wasn't there any clip on it? Even if it was an Intel socket clip you could re-use those screws to install the AMD clip.

[zahtar]

The sample only had the protective tape on the surface that touches the cpu and nothing else. It was in a plexiglass enclosure so that people couldn't touch (or perhaps damage) it, and therefore is in a perfect condition. They have lost the package and accessories and therefore I can only buy the heatsink with its fan. No screws, no clips. They have sold all other units and only the sample remains.

If it had a clip on it like Oli said, I'd buy it and use its screws with my spare AM2 clip from the SCNJ-2000 that I have in my other pc (socket 775).

Could you possibly measure a screw from the original package and post here its length? I am probably going to look in the local market for screws, so I could REALLY use this kind of information. Does it have a pointed end or is it horizontally cut like the hdd screws? If u could post a picture it would be great!

thnx again guys!

[Oli]

I found one picture of the screws:
http://www.overclockers.ru/images/la..._scn2_accb.jpg

Scythe staff probably has some highres images.

EDIT: Aha! Found it: ftp://ftp.scythe-eu.com/High%20Resol...-Accessory.jpg

[zahtar]

YES!!! thnx!!

Had the impression they had pointed end but actually they are cut. and a bit short. I'll go grab it and try my luck now!!!

I'll post again for news thnx again guys!!!