Wondering if I could remove the heatsink on this chip since the heatsink for this wont let me fit my gtx 1050. Can anyone help?
Can replacing the heatsink be an option?Could you possibly compromise a little bit with it? By say, maybe cutting off some fins in a location to allow the card to clear it.
That would be much better than completely removing it.
Thats a big RIP but im thinking of replacing it with a thinner heatsink nowIf the manufacturer included a heatsink, I would say it is probably required.
asus p5wdg2 wsWhy don't you tell us what motherboard you are having issues with.
The heatsink is taller than the slotThat heatsink looks about the same height or slightly lower than the PCIe socket in pictures. But it is hard to tell. Is it taller than the PCIe socket?
Ye Ive ordered a slightly thinner heatsinkIf it is taller than the PCIe socket, I guess you have no choice but to trim the fins. It looks like you could remove the hold down wire. It might come free easily. I would then see if you can cut the individual fins in the interference area. You may have to use a dremel with a cutoff wheel. I wouldn't recommend running with no heatsink.