Paul shows how to install Threadripper CPUs.

[TetraSky]

So... Can you slide the CPU onto the rails before removing the plastic pin cover?

I just hope the CPUs come with an easy to understand install "guide" (like 4 or 5 pictures showing each steps), because before seeing this, I would've done it the same way I've always installed an Intel CPU and took it out of the orange frame.

[cj09beira]

16 minutes ago, Haaselh0ff said:

As long as there are idiots in the world, nothing is idiot-proof.

sad but true. 

[mynameisjuan]

How does this not cause uneven pressure on the pins being installed from an angle? I support making things easier for people to fuck up but its not like installing a CPU was hard as it is.

[The Benjamins]

8 minutes ago, mynameisjuan said:

How does this not cause uneven pressure on the pins being installed from an angle? I support making things easier for people to fuck up but its not like installing a CPU was hard as it is.

keep in mind this is designed for servers and is used only on AMD HEDT for cost savings (not needing to design something different)

 

the CPU hing doesn't look that ridged so I don't think it messes with it enough to cause uneven pressure. 

[WereCat]

1 hour ago, Haaselh0ff said:

As long as there are idiots in the world, nothing is idiot-proof.

Nothing can be idiot proof... they are too clever for that.

[NumLock21]

Looks like both AMD's hedt and Intel's skylake-e need those outer brackets, in order to install the cpu. Skylake-e on the other hand, has the cpu cooler mounted first to the cpu, then the whole thing gets installed onto the socket. 

[Misanthrope]

6 hours ago, Shimejii said:

That orange thing is going to piss off and annoy a lot of people lol

Should have been red, missed opportunity AMD come on

[iamdarkyoshi]

Similar technique can be used to install delidded intel CPUs without the lid sliding around

[mach]

5 hours ago, Cinnabar Sonar said:

In all seriousness, 3D printing something like a CPU carrier frame is a terrible idea.  Dimensional accuracy can be compromised very easily.

Type of plastic, color of said plastic, printing speed, hotend temperature, and even ambient temperature are all factors at play.

Threadripper's mounting system seems to be superior in every way, except maybe for speed of installation.

Care to elaborate?

That depends on what kind of 3D printing you're using

[TVwazhere]

Crap. He took the video down. I missed it D:

[linustouchtips]

i think it looks pretty straightforward i wish amd would send me a sample so i can show people how to install and keep forever 

[AnonymousGuy]

I can sit here and say "that's a stupid method" with the screws and frame, but really you're only going to install the thing 1 time and be done with it in the vast majority of situations so it's not a big deal.

 

You should see my installation procedure for screwing down a waterblock on a bare die with no retention mechanism.  Takes me 5 minutes because I have to do it careful and precise.

[TheCherryKing]

I'm happy to see that the plastic piece on Eypc will be blue.

[Skanky Sylveon]

8 hours ago, mach said:

That depends on what kind of 3D printing you're using

All FDM printers would have the potential issues that I mentioned.

SLA printers would probably be the ideal choice for dimensional accuracy, but those come with their own bag of worms.

This also doesn't address the potential for the person doing the modeling to have made the part not up to spec.

 

Even an Ultimaker would have issues with consistent dimensional accuracy.

 

Edit: Also keep in mind that different plastics have different thermal expansion rates, and even if you successfully print a piece that works, it might not work in a month or two of use.

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Crap. He took the video down. I missed it D:

I saved the video.  I could post a GIF, but i'm not sure if that would break forum rules.

[demonix00]

5 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Crap. He took the video down. I missed it D:

It'll be back up in a few days since there is an embargo still in place.

[Skanky Sylveon]

16 hours ago, TetraSky said:

So... Can you slide the CPU onto the rails before removing the plastic pin cover?

 

I don't see why not.

10 hours ago, AnonymousGuy said:

I can sit here and say "that's a stupid method" with the screws and frame, but really you're only going to install the thing 1 time and be done with it in the vast majority of situations so it's not a big deal.

 

You should see my installation procedure for screwing down a waterblock on a bare die with no retention mechanism.  Takes me 5 minutes because I have to do it careful and precise.

CPU upgrades are usually not that frequent.

A more robust system that takes an extra 5-10 minutes is perfectly acceptable to me.

9 hours ago, TheCherryKing said:

I'm happy to see that the plastic piece on Eypc will be blue.

59 minutes ago, VegetableStu said:

I wonder if one could just take the CPU out of the card and just place it directly and close

If the plastic is necessary to help keep tension on the CPU, than no.

Otherwise, I don't see why not.