Curse

Nkah Sennyt · Nov 25, 2006, 11:27 PM // 23:27

Long story short, my videocard's heatsink was removed when I upgraded to a new case, as it was starting to rattle. I wasn't too worried since there would be another fan, more space, etc. I ended up having to move everything back to my old case, but could not reattach my videocard's heatsink - it was on with plastic screws, which were destroyed in the process of removal.

So, my question is - what can I use to reattach it? I've been considering zap straps, but I wasn't sure if those would be okay given the heat of the card. Please help, I miss my MMORPGs. /sob

The videocard is a nVidia GeForce FX5500 [old, I know; upgrading... eventually].

MegaMouse · Nov 26, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15

Get an aftermarket cooler and use that. removing the stock cooler is a bad idea from the getgo due to overheating issues. Seeing as you now have the stock one off just go and get a good aftermarket one that will work with your card.

Mega Mouse

Serafita Kayin · Nov 26, 2006, 05:39 AM // 05:39

I've sucessfully zip tied P3 heatsinks to video cards.

Long time no see...

Nkah Sennyt · Nov 26, 2006, 06:37 AM // 06:37

My techie friend suggested I just get some thermal paste and use that, since I'm upgrading the videocard in a couple months [very very good friend buying me new mobo, PSU, CPU and vidcard for Cmas <3333]. I can't find any zap straps, so I guess I'll go with that.

You too, Sera. <3

Hollerith · Nov 26, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Thermal epoxy.

Serafita Kayin · Nov 27, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Watch it closely if you use thermal paste. Sometimes it will just fall off.

Thermal epoxy is permanent, but safer.

dronex · Nov 27, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43

zip works =)

Lord Sojar · Nov 27, 2006, 08:24 AM // 08:24

Thermal Epoxy.... its a guaranteed solution.

Buy it HERE:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100013

Nkah Sennyt · Nov 27, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10

They don't ship to Canada, Rahja. That's where I'm getting all my new stuff [videocard, CPU, mobo, PSU], shipped to a friend in VA, who's shipping to me, for Christmas. But I wanted a fast solution. :/

That, and I have no credit card, and 56 cents in my Paypal.

Lord Sojar · Nov 27, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nkah Sennyt

They don't ship to Canada, Rahja. That's where I'm getting all my new stuff [videocard, CPU, mobo, PSU], shipped to a friend in VA, who's shipping to me, for Christmas. But I wanted a fast solution. :/

That, and I have no credit card, and 56 cents in my Paypal.

ZOMG, where is Newegg.ca when you need it! LOL. For shame! 56 cents! /smack. LOL.

Well, there is really no fast solution unless your locale computer store has it. If I remember correctly, Future Shop should carry it. Try there.

Nkah Sennyt · Nov 27, 2006, 09:35 PM // 21:35

Future Shop is where I went first, and they didn't have any thermal lubricant, let alone paste or epoxy.

I got 2 zap straps today, which I promptly lost on the bus ride home. -_-

Eh, thanks for your help everyone, we can let this die now. I'll get 'er fixed eventually... :/