[SOLVED] The screws for my CPU cooler backplate are not long enough for my mobo.

[B222006]

I got a coolmaster 212 Evo, to use with an x299 aorus gaming 7 pro. The product page said that it fits with the lga 2066 socket, but when I tried to install the backplate the screws were not long enough. After contacting customer support they just gave me a refund, but I would preferably want to still use this cooler. Is there a workaround or a way to buy longer screws?

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

How are you installing the cooler onto your motherboard with the backplate? I went with an water cooler because its easy to set up, I have bad experence with coolers and the screws lol

Have you tried looking at youtube vids on how to install it

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

 

[SkyNetRising]

when I tried to install the backplate the screws were not long enough.

Show some photos.

Seems like LGA2066 installation doesn't require use of a backplate.
Read the manual.

Manual - Hyper 212 EVO.pdf on Egnyte

File Manual - Hyper 212 EVO.pdf shared using Egnyte

coolermaster.egnyte.com

 

[B222006]

How are you installing the cooler onto your motherboard with the backplate? I went with an water cooler because its easy to set up, I have bad experence with coolers and the screws lol

Have you tried looking at youtube vids on how to install it

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

I have looked at some youtube videos, and the screws are all long enough in them.

 

[B222006]

Show some photos.

Seems like LGA2066 installation doesn't require use of a backplate.
Read the manual.

Manual - Hyper 212 EVO.pdf on Egnyte

File Manual - Hyper 212 EVO.pdf shared using Egnyte

coolermaster.egnyte.com

Images (sorry they are low res):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/720756729142444063/742002070202220574/image1.jpg

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/720756729142444063/742002069887647774/image0.jpg

I have read the manual, and I was a little confused on why it didn't say LGA2066 on the parts pertaining to the backplate. I heard that if you don't have a backplate it can cause your motherboard to deform, so I assumed I needed to install it.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Backplate is not required for LGA2066.

You screw H-type bolts right into those holes in the socket.
(read manual carefully)

 

[B222006]

Backplate is not required for LGA2066.

You screw H-type bolts right into those holes in the socket.
(read manual carefully)

Ok, thanks