newb question - installing heatsink

[kagemusha]

Is it always necessary to remove the motherboard from the case when installing a new cpu cooler/heatsink?

 

[Crashman]

no

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[scottchen]

Unless the heatsink your purchased is through-mobo mounting, then yes, but stockheatsink no.

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