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Hi, I've been looking at the Noctua NH-D15 to cool my FX-8320 but I'm worried about the weight of the NH-D15. The motherboard I'm using is Gigabyte GA-990XA UD3 (Rev 3.0) and the cooler weight limit is 450g (as seen here http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq-page.aspx?fid=2823&pid=4434). The NH-D15 weights at 1320g with just one fan and it comes with two totaling up to 1660g which is over three times the weight limit of the motherboard. I'm worried about possible cracking/warping of the motherboard and would like to hear your opinions on whether it's safe or not.

 

Edit: Sorry if I posted in the wrong place but it is a question about aircooling (kinda).

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The weight limit only applies when not using aftermarket mounting hardware. The weight of the cooler shouldn't be an issue.

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The weight limit only applies when not using aftermarket mounting hardware. The weight of the cooler shouldn't be an issue.

^ This. That's all. :)

 

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The weight limit only applies when not using aftermarket mounting hardware. The weight of the cooler shouldn't be an issue.

 

^ This. That's all. :)

 

Ah, thank you!

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