NF7-S and SP97

[Titanion]

To those in the know, what is the deal with thhe SP97 heatsink on the NF7-S v2.0 boards... I have read conflicting reports... one of the mounting screws needs to be taken out or something... my case has a nipple that sticks up where the motherboard screw screws in (that I cannot remove), so I would love details...

BTW, I saw the NF7-S for $86 on newegg last night...

<font color=red><b>NF7-S/Mobile Barton 2600+
211x11.5 1.808v SLK900A
1GB Corsair XMS PC3200
Sapphire 9500np@9700np</font color=red><font color=black>
NF7-S/Barton 2500+
200x11.5 1.76v
512MB XMS PC2700
XFX Ti4200

 

[scamtrOn]

its on newegg for 85 now!!!

[grin]

</font color=red><b><font color=orange>my sys:
mobo: Abit AN7 @ 442 FSB
CPU: AXPm 2600+ @ 4100+
ram: corsair xms @ 1:1 running 2.5-3-3-6
HDD: two raptors on raid 0
vid: 9800pro @ 467mhz GPU and 834mhz ram

 

[Titanion]

Is it 85.99? I was rounding up.

<font color=red><b>NF7-S/Mobile Barton 2600+
211x11.5 1.808v SLK900A
1GB Corsair XMS PC3200
Sapphire 9500np@9700np</font color=red><font color=black>
NF7-S/Barton 2500+
200x11.5 1.76v
512MB XMS PC2700
XFX Ti4200

 

[scamtrOn]

ooh my bad!! didn't really pay attention, you're right.

</font color=red><b><font color=orange>my sys:
mobo: Abit AN7 @ 442 FSB
CPU: AXPm 2600+ @ 4100+
ram: corsair xms @ 1:1 running 2.5-3-3-6
HDD: two raptors on raid 0
vid: 9800pro @ 467mhz GPU and 834mhz ram

 

[Titanion]

Yes, that is my concern. I have read some people sayying it is not a big deal, for one less screw is no big deal, but I am not able to remove my nipple, so to say...

I am wondering if that back plate will really be in the way...

<font color=red><b>NF7-S/Mobile Barton 2600+
211x11.5 1.808v SLK900A
1GB Corsair XMS PC3200
Sapphire 9500np@9700np</font color=red><font color=black>
NF7-S/Barton 2500+
200x11.5 1.76v
512MB XMS PC2700
XFX Ti4200

 

[markgun]

The X-plate blocks that screw hole; however, I'm pretty sure that the new NEO back-plate does not. I'm not sure whether they're shipping the heatsinks with both back-plates now, or whether you have to special order the NEO plate from ThermalRight.

<b>Qui habet aures audiendi audiat</b>

 

[Titanion]

I like the sound of the NEO back plate... taking the board out is one thing... I had not planned on taking everything out in order to hammer the SOB... when I upgraded to the NF7-S, I took everything out and cut a blow hole in the top of the case...

<font color=red><b>NF7-S/Mobile Barton 2600+
211x11.5 1.808v SLK900A
1GB Corsair XMS PC3200
Sapphire 9500np-Toasted</font color=red><font color=black>
NF7-S/Barton 2500+
200x11.5 1.76v
512MB XMS PC2700
XFX Ti4200

 

[markgun]

<A HREF="http://ap0calypse.com/review/scott/100_0044.JPG" target="_new">NF7-S w/ the NEO back-plate</A>. It looks like it clears that mounting hole just fine, and that thin plastic protective cover can be pushed aside.

<b>Qui habet aures audiendi audiat</b>

 

[Titanion]

Hey, maybe I am stalling because the sucker costs over $50... and they are not in stock at BestByte... a place that is generally $10 cheaper than newegg on heatsinks... but I have a friend that will give me $40 for my SLK900A, so I want to upgrade...

<font color=red><b>NF7-S/Mobile Barton 2600+
211x11.5 1.808v SLK900A
1GB Corsair XMS PC3200
Sapphire 9500np-Toasted</font color=red><font color=black>
NF7-S/Barton 2500+
200x11.5 1.76v
512MB XMS PC2700
XFX Ti4200