Zip Tying a cooler down?

[Zack_Hill]

I bought a Cryorig H7 cooler and I'm waiting for them to send me my AM4 bracket. Unfortunately, this process seems to be taking a very long time and I'd like to test out all of my parts before the 30 day return period for Newegg ends. Would it be okay to temporarily zip tie this cooler to my motherboard? I don't want to damage the board or cooler in any way obviously. 

 

My Cooler: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565

 

My Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157761

 

Thanks,

 

Zack 

[SeanAngelo]

1 minute ago, Zack_Hill said:

I bought a Cryorig H7 cooler and I'm waiting for them to send me my AM4 bracket. Unfortunately, this process seems to be taking a very long time and I'd like to test out all of my parts before the 30 day return period for Newegg ends. Would it be okay to temporarily zip tie this cooler to my motherboard? I don't want to damage the board or cooler in any way obviously. 

 

My Cooler: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565

 

My Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157761

 

Thanks,

 

Zack 

if you can then i see why not..

[ProjectBox153]

Just don't tighten the shit out of it and you should be fine. I honestly just set my cooler onto the CPU whenever I'm just testing something like that. 

[Macimoar]

Linus does it in a few of his videos, if you do it right, they can hold, but I guess just be careful.

I would contact Cryorig and see if they can provide some shipment tracking so you know when your bracket will arrive; that way you can better estimate if you will be able to receive it before the 30 day return period ends.

[Zack_Hill]

Just now, Jamiec1130 said:

Just don't tighten the shit out of it and you should be fine. I honestly just set my cooler onto the CPU whenever I'm just testing something like that. 

I reckon you turn the CPU case and set it on its side for that then correct? 

[ProjectBox153]

Just now, Zack_Hill said:

I reckon you turn the CPU case and set it on its side for that then correct? 

Usually the mobo is out of the case (that's how I usually work with them) but it's the same concept, really. 

[NullPointer_]

If it is going to be short term - either a short test or limited running over a couple of days - then sure, but not as any sort of permanent solution.

 

[Zack_Hill]

Hello,

 

I am attempting to put the cooler on. Do I need the backplate that the motherboard came with pre-applied? The zip ties will not fit through the screw holes of the backplate.