Xigmatek HDT-S1283 on a E8400 in a P5Q-E

[sawsedge]

Is it possible to get just the bracket for the original Xigmatek S1283? I have the original with the clips, and they simple won't go in (and I'm not about to push too hard). I have an Asus P5Q and C2 E8400.

 

[Proximon]

Sure!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233027

The first kit is just for LGA 775. The second kit covers both LGA 775 and 1366.

You will have to remove your board from the case to install the bracket unless you have the Cooler Master HAF.

 

[sawsedge]

Very cool, thank you very much!

 

[4Ryan6]

You'll get better cooling performance from the Xiggy if you lapp it.

 

[Proximon]

bump

 

[VirtualQ]

Can you mount the cooler so that it blows air out to the back of the chassis, or will it touch the NB cooler?

 

[Proximon]

Works fine either way

 

[xtream_ocer_intel_nvidia]

*** ING MAHOOSIVE! I've got one(despite the fact I am going to upgrade to water cooling) which keeps my O/Ced Q6600 @ 3.6 to 32c

also you've mounted it the wrong way, the fan is supposed to face the fron of the case 😀

 

[B-Unit]

Works fine either way

*SNIFF* Only for 775. I picked up the 1284 for my PII 940, and sadly it can only blow up, blocking my first two RAM slots. Only plus is its in an Antec 300, so I get a nice push-pull with the top exhaust.

 

[Proximon]

also you've mounted it the wrong way, the fan is supposed to face the fron of the case 😀

Depends on the airflow in your case

*SNIFF* Only for 775. I picked up the 1284 for my PII 940, and sadly it can only blow up, blocking my first two RAM slots. Only plus is its in an Antec 300, so I get a nice push-pull with the top exhaust.

What board are you using? And is the orientation because of the mounting bracket or some other heatsink?

 

[B-Unit]

Due to the mounting bracket, I guess I hadn't thought as far as this, but can you rotate the bracket on AM* boards?

 

[Proximon]

Don't know.

 

[CottyGee]

So... Push or pull? That's the question!

I looked at the Xigmatek instructions .PDF on the Xig website, and I've read this thread. But it seems to me there is still one question that remains unanswered.

Regardless of the airflow, whether you go front to back or back to front, there's still the question of whether it is better for the fan to be "pushing" air into the heatsink or "pulling" air through the heatsink.

I don't know about computers, but with cars, "pull" is absolutely better than "push".


BTW, fantastic detailed step-by-step, Proximon. Great for idjits like me! 😉

 

[Proximon]

You can always test, but as far as I know the nature of computer fans make it far better to push air through the heatsink.

 

[CottyGee]

LOL - I'd hafta be more motivated than I expect to be to do testing! I'll mount it pushing air thru an' go from there. Stuff's due to hit today!