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why must this always happen. 

 

new mobo arrives tommorow, as will the ram and my xeon cpu's. so i'll have everything i need to put it together. 

 

except zip ties to mount the coolers. 

 

THOSE ARRIVE WEDNESDAY!!!!!

 

WHY!! JUST WHY!!!

  1. dual290x

    dual290x

    May I ask why you use zip ties? Do yo not have the mounting hardware?

  2. Ashley MLP Fangirl

    Ashley MLP Fangirl

    @dual290x that's part of it but also i'm using a server motherboard. server boards aren't standard layout so sometimes backplates don't fit properly due to electronics on the bottom of the board, like, some boards are designed with the idea that the server chassis would have standoffs for the coolers to screw into. they aren't designed for standard consumer coolers so even if i did have mounting hardware compatibility would be hit or miss. 

     

    https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/QPI/5500/X8DT3-LN4F.cfm

    that is the board i ordered, as you can see it's completely different in layout than normal consumer motherboards. 

  3. Windows7ge

    Windows7ge

    Not a bad looking old server motherboard. Looks to be SSI EEB in size. The back of the board doesn't have anything that intrudes on the socket and the socket backplate includes threads for a LGA1366 cooler (albeit the server variety). I don't think going zip ties is necessary here you should be able to get it done with proper mounting hardware.

  4. Ashley MLP Fangirl

    Ashley MLP Fangirl

    @Windows7ge well i have some old hyper 212's and the mounting hardware for those is long gone. so i have no choice. 

  5. dual290x

    dual290x

    @Ashley xD, I know enough about them server boards. Like you said, it is a pain in the butt if you do lose mounting hardware like you mentioned.

    Have you tried looking at ebay or even contacting Cooler Master? https://store.coolermaster.com/us/hyper-212-evo-acessories-kit

    https://datahamster.com/2017/10/08/after-market-coolers-for-lga13661356-xeon-cpus/

     

    I hope this helps you.

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