Scythe Mugen 3 installation advice

BlackRabbit · 4th February 2013, 21:20

Hi,

bought & installed a Scythe Mugen 3 PCGH edition. However, I have a little question regarding the installation: How tight do I have to screw the cooler to the backplate:
- complete down
- until it gets adequately tough to screw the screws

Thanks

Gamer · 5th February 2013, 05:57

Just check the temps, if it gets better with a tight fit just do it

jmke · 5th February 2013, 08:26

on what system?

BlackRabbit · 5th February 2013, 21:00

Socket AM3+ (FX-8120)

The 'arms' are already reasonably bend, so I guess it is sufficient.
I was just wondering if maybe I should try to screw it down harder, as a lot of weight (the block is huge) is pulling down on the 'top side' of the cpu.

FunSkilZZ · 6th February 2013, 16:38

you will see that the bolts provided are just half treaded,
so if you screw on a nut it would only go half the way on the bolt,

is this correct ?

BlackRabbit · 18th February 2013, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunSkilZZ

you will see that the bolts provided are just half treaded,
so if you screw on a nut it would only go half the way on the bolt,

is this correct ?

Seems to be the case indeed. All good then :-)

BlackRabbit · 18th February 2013, 13:00

Some notes:
- the Asrock 970de3/u3s3 does not seem very fit for overclocking. When requesting 1.4V core voltage, I get:
* 1.39 idle
* 1.33 under load

- the asrock 970de3/u3s3 won't boot without a graphics card (unless a fan is active on CHA_FAN1 wtf?)

FunSkilZZ · 18th February 2013, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRabbit

Seems to be the case indeed. All good then :-)

then u can screw it on til that point

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BlackRabbit Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,202	Socket AM3+ (FX-8120) The 'arms' are already reasonably bend, so I guess it is sufficient. I was just wondering if maybe I should try to screw it down harder, as a lot of weight (the block is huge) is pulling down on the 'top side' of the cpu. __________________ >> imagehosting.jumbee.net -> Free Image Hosting >> favorites.jumbee.net -> Bookmark Manager >> www.datanuke.be -> Lanparty Network Rental, community & reviews

6th February 2013, 16:38	#5
FunSkilZZ Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227	you will see that the bolts provided are just half treaded, so if you screw on a nut it would only go half the way on the bolt, is this correct ? __________________ http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/hw...ure_u42167.png

18th February 2013, 13:00	#7
BlackRabbit Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,202	Some notes: - the Asrock 970de3/u3s3 does not seem very fit for overclocking. When requesting 1.4V core voltage, I get: * 1.39 idle * 1.33 under load - the asrock 970de3/u3s3 won't boot without a graphics card (unless a fan is active on CHA_FAN1 wtf?) __________________ >> imagehosting.jumbee.net -> Free Image Hosting >> favorites.jumbee.net -> Bookmark Manager >> www.datanuke.be -> Lanparty Network Rental, community & reviews

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