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hey Tsf!
i just received a motherboard i ordered from newegg.com for a x58 build and the first thing i noticed when removing the board from the package was that one of the mosfet sinks were poorly attached. its not ridiculously loose but if u push the side of it slightly with you're finger it will detach from the thermal tape and rock to the side until i let go. (has a spring type fastener) I took a flashlight to the side of it and it seems like the thermal tape is making contact to the mosfets but before installing it i would like to get some peoples suggestions. Is it possible to take the heatsink off and replace the thermal tape? do they sell thermal tape at stores like microcenter, bestbuy or radioshack? i would hate to return the package and wait for them to send me another unless i really have too!
motherboard - Asus Sabertooth X58 Tuf series
I have a Picture below with a Red box around which heat sink that is giving me this problem.
i just received a motherboard i ordered from newegg.com for a x58 build and the first thing i noticed when removing the board from the package was that one of the mosfet sinks were poorly attached. its not ridiculously loose but if u push the side of it slightly with you're finger it will detach from the thermal tape and rock to the side until i let go. (has a spring type fastener) I took a flashlight to the side of it and it seems like the thermal tape is making contact to the mosfets but before installing it i would like to get some peoples suggestions. Is it possible to take the heatsink off and replace the thermal tape? do they sell thermal tape at stores like microcenter, bestbuy or radioshack? i would hate to return the package and wait for them to send me another unless i really have too!
motherboard - Asus Sabertooth X58 Tuf series
I have a Picture below with a Red box around which heat sink that is giving me this problem.
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