AX7, OK to install while mobo is installed?

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Mon Apr 01, 2002 8:58 pm

I may decide right now. I have two hours to get my computer together. I think it may run on into tomorrow, but I guess we'll see. The hardest part is getting the heatsink and compound all done. The HDD CDRom's and stuff are simple..

So, back to my post. Should I just installed the AX7 before I install the mobo, or just do the processor and AX7 after the mobo is installed?

Please reply quickly, I wanna to see if I can set a world record by completing my mod in 5 days..

(I highly doubt it). Thanks!

VidmanII · Post by **VidmanII** » Mon Apr 01, 2002 9:07 pm

I haven't fumbled with anything that big, but I replaced my SK6 with a CAK II 38 while the mobo ( KR7A-RAID) was still in the case and didn't have any probs at all.

However....... I also changed an SK6 for a Swiftech MCXC 370 while on a Shuttle AK35GTR and it never booted again.

Always better to do it before you mount your mobo to be honest.

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Mon Apr 01, 2002 9:15 pm

put that sucker in on mobo before you put it in the case. Make sure the mobo is on a hard surface. i usually put that anti satic bubble wrap bag that the mobo came in under it while putting on the cpu and heatsink.

good luck

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Mon Apr 01, 2002 9:21 pm

I've done them both ways and never had a problem with them.... I have the Antec/Chieftec 1030B and i hate moving this heavy sucker!! And i really hate pulling out a mobo to put on a HSF so 90% of the time i put them on in the case. When i get a new mobo i'll put them on before hand.

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Mon Apr 01, 2002 9:22 pm

Ok. I was planning on doing that anyway. That way you can look at the core and see how well the the core and the heatsink touch.

Thanks for the tips.