Posted January 1, 2017 So while figuring out some cable amagent in my case as I was building I went to go unplug something but it would budge so I pulled a bit harder and my hand slipped and hit the cbipset heatsink on my motherboard. The heatsink now wiggles if I push down on it,it goes down then comes back up a bit and can wiggle side to side a little,will this be a problem because I can't return it,after 30 days of purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, Dogsparky said: So while figuring out some cable amagent in my case as I was building I went to go unplug something but it would budge so I pulled a bit harder and my hand slipped and hit the cbipset heatsink on my motherboard. The heatsink now wiggles if I push down on it,it goes down then comes back up a bit and can wiggle side to side a little,will this be a problem because I can't return it,after 30 days of purchase as long as its working then dont mess with it anymore CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author 4 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: as long as its working then dont mess with it anymore I'm getting errors saying it isn't detected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Dogsparky said: I'm getting errors saying it isn't detected what isnt detected, also show picutre of said error CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author It just has a blue screen saying "chipset heatsink not detected" then shuts down no other words or anything just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Dogsparky said: It just has a blue screen saying "chipset heatsink not detected" then shuts down no other words or anything just that Take he heat sink off and out it back on with new thermal compound(cpu thermal paste will do) CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author 3 hours ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: Take he heat sink off and out it back on with new thermal compound(cpu thermal paste will do) I'm seeing though that you have to use thermal pads or thermal adhesive not regular thermal paste which is why I'm confused which one do I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Dogsparky said: I'm seeing though that you have to use thermal pads or thermal adhesive not regular thermal paste which is why I'm confused which one do I use when you remove it see what is inbetween the heatsink and chip CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author 6 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: when you remove it see what is inbetween the heatsink and chip I need to know before I remove it though so it doesn't sit there for a week because I have seen other people say there are thermal pads between the heatsink and the chipset and thermal adhesive to keep it there and some say to use paste and just about to throw the motherboard in the garbage right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Dogsparky said: I need to know before I remove it though so it doesn't sit there for a week because I have seen other people say there are thermal pads between the heatsink and the chipset and thermal adhesive to keep it there and some say to use paste and just about to throw the motherboard in the garbage right now it clearly differs from motherboard to motherboard, regardless most of the time its paste can, what motherboard is it? CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author 39 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: it clearly differs from motherboard to motherboard, regardless most of the time its paste can, what motherboard is it? MSI z170a gaming m5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2017 Author 42 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: it clearly differs from motherboard to motherboard, regardless most of the time its paste can, what motherboard is it? But can thermal paste (not adhesive) actually keep it stuck on there I mean it isn't a glue type substance though it can be a but sticky but isn't adhesive the way to go or would it. Not jeep the chip set cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 17 hours ago, Dogsparky said: But can thermal paste (not adhesive) actually keep it stuck on there I mean it isn't a glue type substance though it can be a but sticky but isn't adhesive the way to go or would it. Not jeep the chip set cool? idk, its usually held on my screws, why dont you remove the motherboard and have a look at the back of it? CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 Author 21 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: idk, its usually held on my screws, why dont you remove the motherboard and have a look at the back of it? It is held on by four screws like this socmayve that is why it can move is because it isn't heldnon my everything just where the chip is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Dogsparky said: It is held on by four screws like this socmayve that is why it can move is because it isn't heldnon my everything just where the chip is? check for your specific motherboard by looking at it CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 Author 7 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: check for your specific motherboard by looking at it I've looked I can't find any of it off but the screws are in the same pattern and about the sane width apart so the test if the heatsibj is probably just aesthetics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Dogsparky said: I've looked I can't find any of it off but the screws are in the same pattern and about the sane width apart so the test if the heatsibj is probably just aesthetics i assume your mobo is in your pc? if so remove the motherboard look how the heat sink is attached if screwed, then un screw the screws, clean replace thermal paste rescrew the heat sink see if its fixed CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 Author 5 hours ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: i assume your mobo is in your pc? if so remove the motherboard look how the heat sink is attached if screwed, then un screw the screws, clean replace thermal paste rescrew the heat sink see if its fixed There is no thermal paste just this little pad like thing not a thermal pad it is sort of like clay but it DOES NOT feel like thermal paste, and yes I have looked at how the heatsink is attached I just said it looks like it is about the same width I wouldn't know that without looking at my motherboard there are only four screws but it doesn't cover the entire heatsink onlynthe middle and top of the heatsink the bottom isn't screwed in because no screw holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dogsparky said: There is no thermal paste just this little pad like thing not a thermal pad it is sort of like clay but it DOES NOT feel like thermal paste, and yes I have looked at how the heatsink is attached I just said it looks like it is about the same width I wouldn't know that without looking at my motherboard there are only four screws but it doesn't cover the entire heatsink onlynthe middle and top of the heatsink the bottom isn't screwed in because no screw holes hmmm, re attached and dont remove the pad thing and see if its working CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 31 minutes ago, Dogsparky said: There is no thermal paste just this little pad like thing not a thermal pad it is sort of like clay but it DOES NOT feel like thermal paste, and yes I have looked at how the heatsink is attached I just said it looks like it is about the same width I wouldn't know that without looking at my motherboard there are only four screws but it doesn't cover the entire heatsink onlynthe middle and top of the heatsink the bottom isn't screwed in because no screw holes Yes, there are four screws near the middle -- and those four screws should hold it in place. You don't need any near the bottom; the four mounting points should keep the structure and position of the heatsink in place. Spoiler From the looks of it, the heatsinks use thermal pads. Given by how the chipset heatsink is mounted, and HOW is makes contact, thermal paste should also work as a replacement / substitute; just make sure you don't put too much -- the chipset and heatsink is much smaller compared to a CPU. The M5 and M7 uses an identical heatsink for the Z170 chipset. http://forum.digit.in/reviews/195009-msi-z170a-gaming-m7-motherboard-review.html Spoiler BEFORE you start replacing anything, go to the back of the motherboard, and see if tightening the four screes by 1/4 or 1/2 a turn helps first. Intel Z390 Rig ( *NEW* Primary ) Intel X99 Rig (Officially Decommissioned, Dead CPU returned to Intel) i7-8086K @ 5.1 GHz Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master Sapphire NITRO+ RX 6800 XT S.E + EKwb Quantum Vector Full Cover Waterblock 32GB G.Skill TridentZ DDR4-3000 CL14 @ DDR-3400 custom CL15 timings SanDisk 480 GB SSD + 1TB Samsung 860 EVO + 500GB Samsung 980 + 1TB WD SN750 EVGA SuperNOVA 850W P2 + Red/White CableMod Cables Lian-Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL Ekwb Custom loop + 2x EKwb Quantum Surface P360M Radiators Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum + Corsair K70 (Red LED, anodized black, Cheery MX Browns) AMD Ryzen Rig AMD R7-5800X Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC 32GB (16GB X 2) Crucial Ballistix RGB DDR4-3600 Gigabyte Vision RTX 3060 Ti OC EKwb D-RGB 360mm AIO Intel 660p NVMe 1TB + Crucial MX500 1TB + WD Black 1TB HDD EVGA P2 850W + White CableMod cables Lian-Li LanCool II Mesh - White Intel Z97 Rig (Decomissioned) Intel i5-4690K @ 4.8 GHz ASUS ROG Maximus VII Hero Z97 Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7950 EVGA GTX 1070 SC Black Edition ACX 3.0 20 GB (8GB X 2 + 4GB X 1) Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 MHz Corsair A50 air cooler NZXT X61 Crucial MX500 1TB SSD + SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SSD + WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD + Kingston V300 120GB SSD [non-gimped version] Antec New TruePower 550W EVGA G2 650W + White CableMod cables Cooler Master HAF 912 White NZXT S340 Elite w/ white LED stips AMD 990FX Rig (Decommissioned) FX-8350 @ 4.8 / 4.9 GHz (given up on the 5.0 / 5.1 GHz attempt) ASUS ROG Crosshair V Formula 990FX 12 GB (4 GB X 3) G.Skill RipJawsX DDR3 @ 1866 MHz Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7970 + Sapphire Dual-X HD 7970 in Crossfire Sapphire NITRO R9-Fury in Crossfire *NONE* Thermaltake Frio w/ Cooler Master JetFlo's in push-pull Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD + Kingston V300 120GB SSD + WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD Corsair TX850 (ver.1) Cooler Master HAF 932 <> Electrical Engineer , B.Eng <> <> Electronics & Computer Engineering Technologist (Diploma + Advanced Diploma) <> <> Electronics Engineering Technician for the Canadian Department of National Defence <> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 Author 6 minutes ago, -rascal- said: Yes, there are four screws near the middle -- and those four screws should hold it in place. You don't need any near the bottom; the four mounting points should keep the structure and position of the heatsink in place. Reveal hidden contents From the looks of it, the heatsinks use thermal pads. The M5 and M7 uses an identical heatsink for the Z170 chipset. http://forum.digit.in/reviews/195009-msi-z170a-gaming-m7-motherboard-review.html Reveal hidden contents BEFORE you start replacing anything, go to the back of the motherboard, and see if tightening the four screes by 1/4 or 1/2 a turn helps first. Those don't like thermal no pads it looks like a weird hardened version of thermalnpaste bit how it is layered it should be getting in the stuff aroudn the chip but it looks alright to me because it is onlynthat one spot that is being held not the other parts so the part that is being held and tight is the chip, which is the important part so I am alright then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 Author 36 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said: hmmm, re attached and dont remove the pad thing and see if its working The pad looks like this but it isn't a thermal pad they look different and thermal past when dried would be different too and if it was thermal paste it would have gotten around the center if the chip as well because of what the thermal paste is,it is gooey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 23 minutes ago, Dogsparky said: Those don't like thermal no pads it looks like a weird hardened version of thermalnpaste bit how it is layered it should be getting in the stuff aroudn the chip but it looks alright to me because it is onlynthat one spot that is being held not the other parts so the part that is being held and tight is the chip, which is the important part so I am alright then? 18 minutes ago, Dogsparky said: The pad looks like this but it isn't a thermal pad they look different and thermal past when dried would be different too and if it was thermal paste it would have gotten around the center if the chip as well because of what the thermal paste is,it is gooey If the material is like what you showed in the picture, then it is thermal adhesive that MSi is using for your motherboard. It looks like you have already remove the chipset heatsink, so my suggestion of tightening the screws on the back is out the window. Seeing how there is very little gap between the surface of the chip and the heatsink, you should be okay to use either thermal pad, thermal adhesive, or thermal paste. As long as the heatsink makes contact with the Z170 chipset itself, you should be fine. You knocking the heatsink loose caused the thermal adhesive to go out of place, as a result, no longer making proper contact with the heatsink. This is also why people typically recommend the thermal paste to be cleaned off and re-applied when a CPU heatsink is removed -- the contact surface has been disturbed. Clean off the old thermal adhesive (or dried thermal paste?) Apply a new amount (thermal pad/paste/adhesive) Re-mount the heatsink, and carefully tighten the four screws back down You DO NOT need crushing force, otherwise you can damage the chipset Snug is all you need Intel Z390 Rig ( *NEW* Primary ) Intel X99 Rig (Officially Decommissioned, Dead CPU returned to Intel) i7-8086K @ 5.1 GHz Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master Sapphire NITRO+ RX 6800 XT S.E + EKwb Quantum Vector Full Cover Waterblock 32GB G.Skill TridentZ DDR4-3000 CL14 @ DDR-3400 custom CL15 timings SanDisk 480 GB SSD + 1TB Samsung 860 EVO + 500GB Samsung 980 + 1TB WD SN750 EVGA SuperNOVA 850W P2 + Red/White CableMod Cables Lian-Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL Ekwb Custom loop + 2x EKwb Quantum Surface P360M Radiators Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum + Corsair K70 (Red LED, anodized black, Cheery MX Browns) AMD Ryzen Rig AMD R7-5800X Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC 32GB (16GB X 2) Crucial Ballistix RGB DDR4-3600 Gigabyte Vision RTX 3060 Ti OC EKwb D-RGB 360mm AIO Intel 660p NVMe 1TB + Crucial MX500 1TB + WD Black 1TB HDD EVGA P2 850W + White CableMod cables Lian-Li LanCool II Mesh - White Intel Z97 Rig (Decomissioned) Intel i5-4690K @ 4.8 GHz ASUS ROG Maximus VII Hero Z97 Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7950 EVGA GTX 1070 SC Black Edition ACX 3.0 20 GB (8GB X 2 + 4GB X 1) Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 MHz Corsair A50 air cooler NZXT X61 Crucial MX500 1TB SSD + SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SSD + WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD + Kingston V300 120GB SSD [non-gimped version] Antec New TruePower 550W EVGA G2 650W + White CableMod cables Cooler Master HAF 912 White NZXT S340 Elite w/ white LED stips AMD 990FX Rig (Decommissioned) FX-8350 @ 4.8 / 4.9 GHz (given up on the 5.0 / 5.1 GHz attempt) ASUS ROG Crosshair V Formula 990FX 12 GB (4 GB X 3) G.Skill RipJawsX DDR3 @ 1866 MHz Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7970 + Sapphire Dual-X HD 7970 in Crossfire Sapphire NITRO R9-Fury in Crossfire *NONE* Thermaltake Frio w/ Cooler Master JetFlo's in push-pull Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD + Kingston V300 120GB SSD + WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD Corsair TX850 (ver.1) Cooler Master HAF 932 <> Electrical Engineer , B.Eng <> <> Electronics & Computer Engineering Technologist (Diploma + Advanced Diploma) <> <> Electronics Engineering Technician for the Canadian Department of National Defence <> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 Author 30 minutes ago, -rascal- said: If the material is like what you showed in the picture, then it is thermal adhesive that MSi is using for your motherboard. It looks like you have already remove the chipset heatsink, so my suggestion of tightening the screws on the back is out the window. Seeing how there is very little gap between the surface of the chip and the heatsink, you should be okay to use either thermal pad, thermal adhesive, or thermal paste. As long as the heatsink makes contact with the Z170 chipset itself, you should be fine. You knocking the heatsink loose caused the thermal adhesive to go out of place, as a result, no longer making proper contact with the heatsink. This is also why people typically recommend the thermal paste to be cleaned off and re-applied when a CPU heatsink is removed -- the contact surface has been disturbed. Clean off the old thermal adhesive (or dried thermal paste?) Apply a new amount (thermal pad/paste/adhesive) Re-mount the heatsink, and carefully tighten the four screws back down You DO NOT need crushing force, otherwise you can damage the chipset Snug is all you need So if the bottom the chupset heatsink still moves is that alright but the middle top area doesn't ? Because there is nothing securing the bottome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2017 Author 31 minutes ago, -rascal- said: If the material is like what you showed in the picture, then it is thermal adhesive that MSi is using for your motherboard. It looks like you have already remove the chipset heatsink, so my suggestion of tightening the screws on the back is out the window. Seeing how there is very little gap between the surface of the chip and the heatsink, you should be okay to use either thermal pad, thermal adhesive, or thermal paste. As long as the heatsink makes contact with the Z170 chipset itself, you should be fine. You knocking the heatsink loose caused the thermal adhesive to go out of place, as a result, no longer making proper contact with the heatsink. This is also why people typically recommend the thermal paste to be cleaned off and re-applied when a CPU heatsink is removed -- the contact surface has been disturbed. Clean off the old thermal adhesive (or dried thermal paste?) Apply a new amount (thermal pad/paste/adhesive) Re-mount the heatsink, and carefully tighten the four screws back down You DO NOT need crushing force, otherwise you can damage the chipset Snug is all you need And gownisbit like a perfect square and if it is adhesive or paste how cone it isn't getting in the chip around it when it is bigger than the cent chip you are trying to cool when it spans the entire chip,it is a little weird how I do that without getting it anywhere it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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