Anyone used a Prolima Mega Shadow?

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Basically building my new machine today, following these instructions...

https://www.prolimatech.com/en/products/detail.asp?id=37&subid=148#showtab

Now, the Intel step 4, with those screwed in, there is a bit of movement. Is this correct before I fully assemble? The heatsink is rather large and would have thought any movement wouldn't be too good for both the board and my CPU Laughing

Hetzer · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

No, there shouldn't be any movement. It's probably caused by the back-plate rocking on a stud of solder or something.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

No solder here bro.

Have spaced correctly for LGA1155 as per instructions.

Photo showing the holes and mounting points.

https://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b545/paddynewman/other/20140809_125828_zpse3m8ogf8.jpg

Only thing I can think of is when the CPU is in it will push the cooler upwards anyway but before I go through the hassle I'd like to rule anything out.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Alternatively... I have the standard cooler/fan.

However, thought as its here might as well go all out!

EDIT - its all good, its on and fitted nicely. No movement and hopefully I'll fire it up later!!

orac · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Karma :

is that a new mother board, its got more dust than my 6 year old machine thats in the same room as the wood burner - clean it before you install into the case, its bugger to do once it in there
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