Ignoring foam pads resulted in crush???

[aKy1700+]

When I installed my new SK-7 heatsink I chose not to use the four white foam pads because of some comments of other people...
Anyway, my comp. did not work after that.
We replaced the mboard, problem remained = it's the CPU.
My question is: Is it very easy to crush a core without using the following pads?
Anyone have used the SK-7 without the pads? If I use the pads, will the heatsink touch the core properly then? When I get hold of a new CPU, I will use the pads...

[blade]

You sure it's crushed, any visible traces of that?

I'd still try to install it again and be sure it's in the socket properly and no pins are bent. I've had some that were picky about that.

But yes, do use the pads and be sure the heatsink is pushed to the rear and not too far towards the front or else it can overhang that front plastic spacer. That will cause the sink to not toch the cpu and that could fry it in no time.

The pads are made for it and yes the sink will still touch the cpu when using them. Though I use an sk7 on my other system without the pads. But then I change sinks alot too so I'm more familiar with using them.

Also when you install it, attach the rear clip first, lower the sink gently and FLAT on the cpu and not at an angle. Be sure it's mostly towards the rear. Also be sure to use the best proper fitting flathead screwdriver you have in that slot. I'd test several first before installing.


Since many of these newer heatsinks like the SK-7 are heavier than what AMB recommends it is possible to crush a core. I did that before too when I installed a sk6. Though my cpu was probably already weakened by many previous heatsink changes.

[aKy1700+]

Originally posted by blade
You sure it's crushed, any visible traces of that?

I'd still try to install it again and be sure it's in the socket properly and no pins are bent. I've had some that were picky about that.

But yes, do use the pads and be sure the heatsink is pushed to the rear and not too far towards the front or else it can overhang that front plastic spacer. That will cause the sink to not toch the cpu and that could fry it in no time.

The pads are made for it and yes the sink will still touch the cpu when using them. Though I use an sk7 on my other system without the pads. But then I change sinks alot too so I'm more familiar with using them.

Also when you install it, attach the rear clip first, lower the sink gently and FLAT on the cpu and not at an angle. Be sure it's mostly towards the rear. Also be sure to use the best proper fitting flathead screwdriver you have in that slot. I'd test several first before installing.


Since many of these newer heatsinks like the SK-7 are heavier than what AMB recommends it is possible to crush a core. I did that before too when I installed a sk6. Though my cpu was probably already weakened by many previous heatsink changes.

Have not seen any visible markings, but hey, I did NOT replace the CPU when installed the heatsink...
So how could any pins be bent???

[matt719]

I've installed a SK7 many times on two different computers, never used the pads, and always got a good working result. I have gone through countless massive copper sinks and have never crushed a core.