Is a CPU backplate required?

[Zonal]

I know it’s probably better but I don’t have a backplate I can use for my h100i, I would rather not wait for it to get here even if it is only like 2 days, not to mention spending a couple bucks extra. Will it work without one, or will it work at least temporarily until I get one? Thanks for all the help!

[jaslion]

Yes. How else would you safely mount your h100?

[Buyingbf_]

The backplate has the screw positions for your mounts to screw onto. How are you supposed to mount anything without any mounts?

[-rascal-]

3 hours ago, ZonalThrone said:

I know it’s probably better but I don’t have a backplate I can use for my h100i, I would rather not wait for it to get here even if it is only like 2 days, not to mention spending a couple bucks extra. Will it work without one, or will it work at least temporarily until I get one? Thanks for all the help!

 

Depends on what socket you are using, and WHICH version of the H100i you are using.

For Intel LGA 775 / 115x / 1200 sockets, you need the backplate...how else can you mount the CPU block onto the CPU??

 

Did you buy a new H100i, or is it used?

If it's new, then you should exchange it for a new one that ISN'T missing any of the included parts.

Bring it back to where you bought it from.

[Zonal]

2 minutes ago, -rascal- said:

 

Depends on what socket you are using, and WHICH version of the H100i you are using.

For Intel sockets, you need the backplate...how else can you mount the CPU block onto the CPU??

 

Did you buy a new H100i, or is it used?

If it's new, then you should exchange it for a new one that ISN'T missing any of the included parts.

Bring it back to where you bought it from.

Ok everyone, so I do have a backplate actually, but not any of the things you screw into. I do have the long screws though. Would I be able to just put it through it and put a nut on the other end?

[-rascal-]

6 minutes ago, ZonalThrone said:

Ok everyone, so I do have a backplate actually, but not any of the things you screw into. I do have the long screws though. Would I be able to just put it through it and put a nut on the other end?

 

Which version of the H100i do you have?

What are you missing from the parts list?

 

You don't have the stand-offs?

You need those...because if you are on Intel socket it's

backplate <--> stand-offs <--> CPU block <--> thumbscrews

 

If you are missing CRITICAL parts, the the CPU water block is not going to mount to the actual CPU / motherboard properly...or at all...

 

 

[Zonal]

1 hour ago, -rascal- said:

 

Which version of the H100i do you have?

What are you missing from the parts list?

 

You don't have the stand-offs?

You need those...because if you are on Intel socket it's

backplate <--> stand-offs <--> CPU block <--> thumbscrews

 

If you are missing CRITICAL parts, the the CPU water block is not going to mount to the actual CPU / motherboard properly...or at all...

I have a 1151 socket, I have everything but the standoffs.

[Zonal]

1 hour ago, -rascal- said:

 

Are the standoffs the same ones used with motherboards? I have extra of those.

[Zonal]

I have everything but the standoffs for the cpu/cooler. Will it work without it? Could I just take a nut and screw it together?

[Zonal]

1 minute ago, Caroline said:

would the nut touch the mobo? if so I wouldn't do it, or add a rubber washer between the mobo and the nut just to be sure, you'll need longer screws tho, I'm guessing you have an Intel CPU?

Yeah I do. I have pretty long screws and I was thinking of putting a plastic washer in between, think that would work?

[-rascal-]

32 minutes ago, ZonalThrone said:

Are the standoffs the same ones used with motherboards? I have extra of those.

 

No, look at the pictures.

The "stand-offs" the H100i uses have screw threads on BOTH ends.

They are also different length and size compared to motherboard stand-offs.

[TVwazhere]

-Threads merged-

 

Please continue discussion about CPU cooler mountings in this thread, and refrain from creating new ones about similar issues.

[Elisis]

3 hours ago, -rascal- said:

For Intel sockets, you need the backplate...

That's incorrect. None of LGA20xx's backplates have anything to do with cooler mounting.

[-rascal-]

32 minutes ago, Elisis said:

That's incorrect. None of LGA20xx's backplates have anything to do with cooler mounting.

 

I was just being too generic, my bad.

I should've said mainstream LGA 775 / 115x / 1200 sockets.

 

You see OP later then specifies he/she is only LGA 1151, which requires the included H100i backplate.

[Zonal]

11 hours ago, -rascal- said:

 

I was just being too generic, my bad.

I should've said mainstream LGA 775 / 115x / 1200 sockets.

 

You see OP later then specifies he/she is only LGA 1151, which requires the included H100i backplate.

Do you know where I can buy one of those backplates?

[-rascal-]

20 hours ago, ZonalThrone said:

Do you know where I can buy one of those backplates?

 

You can get replacement parts through Corsair.

You probably NEED to too, since it's THEIR cooler.

Contact Corsair customer service...they probably just send you replacement set of mounting hardware for free (or pay $3 shipping or whatever).