hello i accidentally listened to new egg

[djreedj]

Hey if anyone could help me i will appreciate it very much. I listened to newegg tech support and they said that i can install the cooler master without removing motherboard, which i found out i cant because 2 of the holes for the backplate are covered and arent in the opening on the back panel of my pc. Any suggestions? Also looking for info on any coolers that are as good if not better that DONT require a backplate. This is my PC setup except I installed a gtx 980

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229572

Thank you!

 

[JQB45]

Why not remove the motherboard and install the heat sink?

 

[Gam3r01]

Remove the motherboard and install the cooler, I dont know why people dont want to do that.
If that were an AMD system Corsairs AIOs use the stock mounts. But you dont have that, so take the motherboard out and do it properly.

 

[twstd1]

wow dude, I bet you paid way to much for that system but anyway you should just take the mobo out and do it right. aio's are really easy to install. I have the cooler master seidon and it was a breeze.

 

[djreedj]

To everyone who answered thank you and im already looking at videos on hwo to remove a motherboard..i am just intimidated.

 

[Gam3r01]

It is actually quite easy.

 

[djreedj]

It is actually quite easy.

The way i see it, unplug everything, unscrew mobo, install cooler, screw mobo back in, plug eveything back iN?

 

[Gam3r01]

Yep. Just like that.

 

[djreedj]

Yep. Just like that.

Do i have to remove memory, or can I keep it plugged in while i do all this?

 

[Gam3r01]

Ram can stay in, graphics card should be take out though.
Any and all cables should be removed as well.

 

[djreedj]

Ram can stay in, graphics card should be take out though.
Any and all cables should be removed as well.

I have a feeling I will forget what gets plugged in where :/

 

[Gam3r01]

Well, the cables are are unique, so if it dosent look like it fits there, it probably dosent.
Another option: take picture(s) of the system as you unplug each cable. Look through them on the way back.

 

[djreedj]

Well, the cables are are unique, so if it dosent look like it fits there, it probably dosent.
Another option: take picture(s) of the system as you unplug each cable. Look through them on the way back.

Ok thanks for the help. Im so nervous, Im a noob. I was nervous installing my GPU lol

 

[JQB45]

Determine which motherboard you have. You need the name of the manufacturer and the model name. Then go to the manufactures website and get a copy of the manual used for installing that motherboard. You will need it for when you go to reattach some of the motherboards smaller cables like PWR_ON, RESET, HDD activity, etc.

 

[djreedj]

Determine which motherboard you have. You need the name of the manufacturer and the model name. Then go to the manufactures website and get a copy of the manual used for installing that motherboard. You will need it for when you go to reattach some of the motherboards smaller cables like PWR_ON, RESET, HDD activity, etc.

Not sure what that is but ok

 

[djreedj]

Well, the cables are are unique, so if it dosent look like it fits there, it probably dosent.
Another option: take picture(s) of the system as you unplug each cable. Look through them on the way back.

I dont need to uninstall any software right?

 

[Gam3r01]

Nope.

 

[djreedj]

Nope.

Oh man wish me luck. Thanks for your help.

 

[JQB45]

Good luck.

 

[DelroyMonjo]

You don't say which model of Cooler Master it is. I suggest you look up a YouTube video about the installation of it before proceeding any further. Even after building several computers myself, my first installation of a CM Hyper 212 HS/Fan was....confusing. Removing the motherboard and cables was the easy part.

 

[djreedj]

You don't say which model of Cooler Master it is. I suggest you look up a YouTube video about the installation of it before proceeding any further. Even after building several computers myself, my first installation of a CM Hyper 212 HS/Fan was....confusing. Removing the motherboard and cables was the easy part.

I watched what i beleive to be EVERY video on that installation, I am not faced with the problem of if it will fit. Newegg tech said it wil hes positive, but im just not sure I opened my case to check and I think my case isnt wide enough

 

[djreedj]

I believe the Cooler master hyper 212 evo is about 6 inches or 158 mm from the top to bottom, i believe this is enough for my case.

 

[djreedj]

You don't say which model of Cooler Master it is. I suggest you look up a YouTube video about the installation of it before proceeding any further. Even after building several computers myself, my first installation of a CM Hyper 212 HS/Fan was....confusing. Removing the motherboard and cables was the easy part.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-103-099-_-Product

what was confusing? after watching a ton of videos I feel I can do it properly, the mobo part is tricky for me

 

[CountMike]

Take detailed pictures before starting.