GPU block mounting

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Is this mounted right?

http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/%7Efnstw/infinity/pics/stage2/gpuback.jpg http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/%7Efnstw/infinity/pics/stage2/gpufront.jpg


I have bolt and washer on the front side, springs and nut on the back. Should the washer be at the base of the spring or does it not matter?

[Marquee]

I say wash betwean the spring and the board to make sure no metal is touching. And flip the nut so the big side is touching the spring. This way it has more surface area.

[Ze@lot]

looks ok other than you really do need some plastic washers for between the spring & the board.

[Leeum]

Looks fine mate, as long as there's no metal nuts touching the PCB it'll be fine :)

[fivecheebs]

Let me point you to Pug's guide (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=572). Its not a sticky for nothing ;-)

Shame you cant have the nuts the other side really. :( But yes, deffinately insulate the bottom of those springs.

[Starbuck3733T]

What cheebsy said. Nylon washers are great for this.

[zer0]

yes if you can find some nylon washers and put them on eather side of the board that will keep the card from grounding on one of the screws. also make sure you dont tighten the screws too much or you will bend the PCB and well thats not good.

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

I found the fact there where no nylon washers rather suprising but looking at pugs guide thats maybe what the grommets where for. Time for a B&Q trip although i'm pretty sure they wont have any.

[fivecheebs]

If you cant find any at B&Q, or maplin or the like just make a small backplate with some scrap plexi if you have any. Or pop over to that RS trade desk you have (it was RS wasnt it?)

[Fibbles]

That's Alphacool's GPX right? Mine came with 2 little rubber washers (about 3mm high) and I used them inbetween the springs and board.

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Yeah i think thats what the grommets are for. I was a bit puzzled as they are too big for the holes in the PCB and i really didnt think alphacool intended me to drill holes in 9800pro. :lol:

[Reitau]

You'd be surprised - apon fitting a block to a NV6800 i had the same trouble - needed to file the wholes down on the card. Very scary stuff - at least it wasnt mine as i was fitting for a customer!!!

[fillip]

You'd be surprised - apon fitting a block to a NV6800 i had the same trouble - needed to file the wholes down on the card. Very scary stuff - at least it wasnt mine as i was fitting for a customer!!!

Why not 'fix' the block rather than the far more expensive and delicate GPU? :huh:

[Reitau]

Why not 'fix' the block rather than the far more expensive and delicate GPU?
The amount needed to be 'shaved' by drilling out was so small that it didnt seem worth it! Also allowed for greater surface area covered by the fitting on the PCB. Might make it stronger in long run. I usually need to guarantee work for three months (in my mind i think life time!).