How tight is too tight for a cpu cooler

[mrjack2207]

So recently did a new build (see build specs below) and when I installed my cooler I tightened it up as tight as I could, any problems this could cause with crushing the cpu ?, cpu performance is excellent with no thermal problems, its just a thought is all

 

[blockhead78]

i always go by the rule of, firmly tight but not cranked down with force

over-tightening has more chance of damaging the standoff threads and mounting bracket than the actual CPU

 

[mrjack2207]

i always go by the rule of, firmly tight but not cranked down with force

over-tightening has more chance of damaging the standoff threads and mounting bracket than the actual CPU

I would definitely say mine is screwed down firmly, but not firm enough too take the thread off the screws

 

[blockhead78]

yeah, as long as it's on securely and evenly, then it's all good

 

[mrjack2207]

yeah, as long as it's on securely and evenly, then it's all good

I tightened mine up a fair bit because previously it almost popped off despite being extremely tight, think it was the bracket or something, so wanted to avoid that as much as possible !