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Old 07-02-2007, 07:58 PM   #1
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Can you fit 3 nub heatsink onto a 1 nub retention module?

I'm trying to install an Arctic Cooler 64 on a Biostar T550 SE motherboard and noticed that the fan has holes for 3 nubs but the retention modules have just 1 nub.
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Old 07-02-2007, 08:01 PM   #2
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Can you link us to the particular cooler? It might be for a specific mb all together like just intel or AMD...
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The Cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185125

The motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138026
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From what I can tell you sould be able to. That particular cooler is for different board types.. As long as it is on snug it should be fine....
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Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. I'll post an update once it's done.
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