theguy
11-17-1999, 07:18 PM
How can i attach the fan and heatsink to my banshee card. I cant clip it on.
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commodsquad
11-17-1999, 07:47 PM
I'm not sure of what site I saw some methods for installing a heatsink and fan to a card but I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say try the heatsink guide or the 3dfxcool sites.
Sorry I don't have the URLs on hand though.
I know one mentioned using plastic ties but since I didnt have any on hand as I live out in the country and dont make it to town as often as I should /forum/biggrin.gif I used some heavy duty wide rubberbands and so far things have been pretty secure LOL..I took out the clip off of an old socket7 heatsink and fan (the one that is just one peice metal that is easy to bend) and bent it so that it was more in the shape of a "v" and slid it onto the Fan so that the sides of the clip held on to the sides of the fan snug (since there are a sort of handles sticking out making my "v" shape almost a "w" shape those ends made the perfect spots to attach the bands since I was a little worried about the bands interfering with airflow and rubbing against the fan) and wrapped the rubberbands lengthwise around the card and over the top of the apperatus; I also used a little bit of heatsink grease for better heat transfer. I should also point out that you will need some room around the chip on the card since most heatsinks extend past either side and the resistors and other electrical parts that stick up tend to make things difficult in choosing a good set up because you dont want to short out anything by making the wrong contact. If that possibility is a problem then I believe that one of the afore mentioned sites have a reccommendation for a sort of riser set up for that particular problem if they dont then they might have a link to where you can aquire one. Hope that helps..... If any body else has the URLs or can further this conversation , please share your input /forum/smile.gif
Sorry I don't have the URLs on hand though.
I know one mentioned using plastic ties but since I didnt have any on hand as I live out in the country and dont make it to town as often as I should /forum/biggrin.gif I used some heavy duty wide rubberbands and so far things have been pretty secure LOL..I took out the clip off of an old socket7 heatsink and fan (the one that is just one peice metal that is easy to bend) and bent it so that it was more in the shape of a "v" and slid it onto the Fan so that the sides of the clip held on to the sides of the fan snug (since there are a sort of handles sticking out making my "v" shape almost a "w" shape those ends made the perfect spots to attach the bands since I was a little worried about the bands interfering with airflow and rubbing against the fan) and wrapped the rubberbands lengthwise around the card and over the top of the apperatus; I also used a little bit of heatsink grease for better heat transfer. I should also point out that you will need some room around the chip on the card since most heatsinks extend past either side and the resistors and other electrical parts that stick up tend to make things difficult in choosing a good set up because you dont want to short out anything by making the wrong contact. If that possibility is a problem then I believe that one of the afore mentioned sites have a reccommendation for a sort of riser set up for that particular problem if they dont then they might have a link to where you can aquire one. Hope that helps..... If any body else has the URLs or can further this conversation , please share your input /forum/smile.gif
Brangwen
11-17-1999, 10:28 PM
Try www.3dfxcool.com. (http://www.3dfxcool.com.)
Brangwen
Brangwen
Pat Kennedy
11-17-1999, 10:58 PM
TennMax and others supply thermal tape with their coolers if you ask. If you can't get the tape you can always get a paste like product that works as an adhesive. Usually that stuff is called thermal cement or glue.
If you are having a lot of trouble locating either of these solutions feel free to e-mail me and I'll try to dig a place up.
Pat
If you are having a lot of trouble locating either of these solutions feel free to e-mail me and I'll try to dig a place up.
Pat
AuraEdge
11-17-1999, 11:21 PM
Theres also thermal Eproxy, used to form a permanant bond between them (havent used it myself...my system includes fragtape from www.hardocp.com (http://www.hardocp.com) and a rubber band... /forum/smile.gif)
KillerBug
11-17-1999, 11:22 PM
hOT GLUE! Seriously.
AuraEdge
11-18-1999, 03:08 PM
Glue will stick it on, althought not at all optimally. Companys used to use A glue gun to affix sinks to cards, but that glue wont transfer as much heat as you want it to
RobRich
11-19-1999, 12:51 AM
I've used this as a quick fix, but I don't recommend it for long term apllications:
A mixture of one part nail polish to one part of silicon grease throughly mixed then pllied and let set for a couple of hours.
I actually used this setup to place a second heatsink on the back if my old Banshee video card I used to run.
I agree with the others, the best recommendation would be thermal tape, which can be found at decent electronic stores (i.e., not Radio Shack).
A mixture of one part nail polish to one part of silicon grease throughly mixed then pllied and let set for a couple of hours.
I actually used this setup to place a second heatsink on the back if my old Banshee video card I used to run.
I agree with the others, the best recommendation would be thermal tape, which can be found at decent electronic stores (i.e., not Radio Shack).
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