Advice on Hyper 212+ installation

[adriabb]

I've already read saint19's guide (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/258023-11-installing-cooler-master-hyper, thanks a lot) and installed the cooler but I'm not sure if I've done everything right.

My main worry is the following: I can rotate the heatsink even though it's already installed (even the fan), I don't know if it's meant to do it but, as the lower end of the heatsink touches the CPU, it doesn't seem a good thing.

On the other hand, I read about some techniques for applying the thermal paste to HDT heatsinks; I filled the channels, etc. but I'm doubting if I put enough paste. Would you wait until I'm running the PC and be able to check the temperatures or dismount and check it now?

Sorry for doubting so much but this is my first build,

Many thanks

PD: Sorry if I've made any mistakes, English is not my native language.

 

[SpinachEater]

What motherboard are you installing this on? The sinks are usually bolted down with 4 screws so that there is no pivot what so ever. I am not familiar with the 212 though, so maybe the bracketing system is different from what I am use to but something sounds off if you can turn the sink when installed. Every sink that I have used, usually ends up completely immobile as if it is cemented to the CPU and motherboard.

So, with thermal paste application, I really hate that benchmark review article because they aren't telling you what methods result in the lowest temperatures. They are just showing you how thermal paste spreads with the different patters of application. There is more too it than that. Thickness and even application of thermal paste makes a huge difference so I really hate the "squishing" methods with the heat pipe sinks.

I use the old method of application where you apply a thin layer on the CPU and spread it out like butter with something flexible like a credit card so that it is worked into surface imperfections, air bubbles are removed, and is consistent across the entire CPU surface. I do the same to the bottom of the heat sink to make sure a thin layer of paste is worked into the pipe cracks for the highest efficiency.

You should be able to see your CPU temp in your BIOS so as long as the sink is decently installed, don't be afraid to go directly into your BIOS and check the temps for a QC analysis. Loading up BIOS doesn't put a load onto your CPU like loading into windows does. Just don't load into windows because then you will get your CPU cranking and you could possibly get heat damage if you have a really bad install. CPUs these days have so many safety mechanisms to prevent overheating so most likely your rig will just shut down if it gets too hot anyway but that is only if the features are enabled in your BIOS.

There is no harm in re-installing your sink several times to check your temps. I actually do that all of the time just to make sure I am getting the best possible install. As long as you have enough thermal paste, I would suggest experimenting to where you find the lowest temps.

 

[Ubrales]

adriabb, follow SpinachEater's advice, and BTW, your English is very good - much better than the English that I read on Microsoft's Help screens, and even on Windows Control Panel (translated Indian?).