Need help rotating Xigmatek 90 degrees on AM2+

[Deleted member 67555]

Pics of how Jmcslob did it

I used the current AMD retainer in conjunction with the enzotech type-x
First I had to grind off the side screw tabs
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9376
Then I drilled 4 holes with a 1/16" drill bit into the AMD retention clip to match the Enzotech Type X bottom support post I wanted to keep these for more support, I used a Sharpie to mark each spot prior to drilling
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9377
I then used Aaron Alpha (like super glue but industrial strength) to permenately bond the 2 together
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9379
Following the steps above I grinded the tabs off the 775 mounting clips and placed them like this
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9382
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9383
I then attached the Modded Heatsink fan retention clip to the motherboard
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9384
Then I simply used 4 4-40 nuts to secure it to the mobo
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9385
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9386
You may have noticed that when I placed the Enzotech type-X onto the Heatsink fan retention clip, I off set it to the left, I did that to align The HSF with the rear Exhaust fan
http://www.overclock.net/picture.php?albumid=1667&pictureid=9387
I know it's not the best picture but look how exact the HSF and rea exhaust line up
I will update this post as soon as things are working right
Idle

under full load with Wprime

 

[MT Alex]

Fantanstic. I like the new approach, it seems a little more involved, but you get to keep the crossbow type mounting system. Keep us updated on your temps.
Good job,
Alex

 

[Deleted member 67555]

Fantanstic. I like the new approach, it seems a little more involved, but you get to keep the crossbow type mounting system. Keep us updated on your temps.
Good job,
Alex

Exactly...if for some reason I needed to flip it back, I would have the option to use the 775 mount or the AMD retainer, I will be making a few adjustments such as eliminating a fan, but temps remain about the same, just slightly better

 

[Deleted member 67555]

Alex my second 4830 has dropped 16c
WOW ok so far my cpu is at 33c same with the board(-no change), 37c master 4830(-3c change), 40c slave 4830(-16c change)....
I'll post a lot of screenshots soon, I'm gonna drop a fan (top fan) do some cable management and move a hard drive, this is sweet< haven't had options like this since my last Intel build

 

[MT Alex]

That's some pretty exciting stuff. 16 degrees is an ass load. Incidentally, my current computer is the first one I have ever built, and I built it so I would finally have a computer that could run games at or near their highest settings. But now I rarely even play my games, I spend most of my time tinkering with my case or reading about how other people are tinkering with theirs. It's not what I expected.

 

[Deleted member 67555]

That's some pretty exciting stuff. 16 degrees is an ass load. Incidentally, my current computer is the first one I have ever built, and I built it so I would finally have a computer that could run games at or near their highest settings. But now I rarely even play my games, I spend most of my time tinkering with my case or reading about how other people are tinkering with theirs. It's not what I expected.

It's so much fun tho, right

 

[MT Alex]

Damn Tootin!

 

[DonInKansas]

Meh. Man up and use a drill.