Question I can't figure out how to unscrew the CPU cooler ?

[Nomad_Soul]

Hello.

I bought a used PC and I wanted to add more RAM but I can't figure out how this specific Be Quiet CPU cooler system works, I can't see any way to unscrew the backside.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Don't mind the dust, it has been taken care of, lol.

https://imgur.com/a/RTb9sxL

View: https://imgur.com/a/RTb9sxL

 

[bill001g]

I saw a review of that cooler when it came out years ago.

It looks like a pain to install.

There are 2 of those nubs on the top of the cooler you can unscrew. You also remove the middle fan. You can then run a screw driver though the hole you see when you remove the nubs

 

[Nomad_Soul]

I saw a review of that cooler when it came out years ago.

It looks like a pain to install.

There are 2 of those nubs on the top of the cooler you can unscrew. You also remove the middle fan. You can then run a screw driver though the hole you see when you remove the nubs

Thanks for the reply! Yeah it is really a pain lol. I was thinking about that middle fan as well. Just didn't want to do more harm if possible, before getting some advice. I appreciate the reply - will try and see what it looks like when removing the middle fan.

 

[geofelt]

As a tip, run the cpu a bit to warm up the paste and make it easy to remove.

 

[35below0]

Do you know the exact model of the cooler? You can search for a user manual to see how it's installed.

If you don't , post pictures of the cooler. Maybe it can be identified.
Nevermind, i didn't see the pic. 😀

 

[Nomad_Soul]

As a tip, run the cpu a bit to warm up the paste and make it easy to remove.

Nice tip! I never thought of this, will try and remember that one. But mostly I am struggeling with how to get to the screws, they are hidden well inside the system and I couldn't figure out why it was not possible to unscrew from the back. But thanks for taking the time to reply!

 

[Nomad_Soul]

Do you know the exact model of the cooler? You can search for a user manual to see how it's installed.

If you don't , post pictures of the cooler. Maybe it can be identified.
Nevermind, i didn't see the pic. 😀

Haha no worries. They are not the best pictures really, so I could have made it a bit easier to see the actual CPU cooler. I think I have the receipts somewhere, will try and find them. Was thinking the same. Thanks for the reply!

 

[Nomad_Soul]

I only got the receipt for the GPU. Sadly. Was also trying to look it up on YT, but without knowing the exact cooler system it was a bit difficult. The PC is running great, so everything is fine, was just thinking that maybe 16GB RAM was getting a bit low, for newer games.

 

[35below0]

I only got the receipt for the GPU. Sadly. Was also trying to look it up on YT, but without knowing the exact cooler system it was a bit difficult. The PC is running great, so everything is fine, was just thinking that maybe 16GB RAM was getting a bit low, for newer games.

16 is low today.

You are planning to remove the old RAM and replace it with a new kit? Right?
Because mixing RAM kits is a good way to introduce headaches into your life.

Long story short, sticks of RAM hate each other and vendors have to test them in groups to find pairs or quadruplets that work together.
Always install a single kit. You can try mixing kits and it may work without a hitch. Sometimes it works. Other times your PC won't even boot.

 

[Zerk2012]

I only got the receipt for the GPU. Sadly. Was also trying to look it up on YT, but without knowing the exact cooler system it was a bit difficult. The PC is running great, so everything is fine, was just thinking that maybe 16GB RAM was getting a bit low, for newer games.

You should be able to just remove the f a n to install more memory.
Looks like this cooler.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7wBES4UDnA

 

[Nomad_Soul]

You should be able to just remove the f a n to install more memory.
Looks like this cooler.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7wBES4UDnA

Thank you so much! That looks like the right one. Will check the video out some more and see what can be done. Awesome! Lol.

 

[Nomad_Soul]

16 is low today.

You are planning to remove the old RAM and replace it with a new kit? Right?
Because mixing RAM kits is a good way to introduce headaches into your life.

Long story short, sticks of RAM hate each other and vendors have to test them in groups to find pairs or quadruplets that work together.
Always install a single kit. You can try mixing kits and it may work without a hitch. Sometimes it works. Other times your PC won't even boot.

Yes that was my plan, to not mix RAM, have always been told that it was never a good idea. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

 

[Zerk2012]

Thank you so much! That looks like the right one. Will check the video out some more and see what can be done. Awesome! Lol.

https://www.manua.ls/be-quiet/dark-rock-pro-4/manual

 

[Nomad_Soul]

https://www.manua.ls/be-quiet/dark-rock-pro-4/manual

Nice, thanks! Haha. And thanks to everyone. I am getting closer to understanding the cooler system. Hopefully with this help it will not be too much of a pain replacing the RAM. Fingers crossed. Lol.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Hopefully with this help it will not be too much of a pain replacing the RAM. Fingers crossed. Lol.

It should be enough to just unclip frontal cpu fan, to gain access to ram modules.

 

[Nomad_Soul]

It should be enough to just unclip frontal cpu fan, to gain access to ram modules.

Lol. I am such a noob. Well not totally a noob, but it has been some time since I build my own PC. I think you are correct. The RAM on this mainboard are a little bit more under the cooler, but I just looked at it, and it does actually seem to be possible, with a little good will. Haha. Again, thanks for taking the time. Time to change RAM.