MSI K8N neo2 platinum socket?

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Donnerstag, 20. Januar 2005, 15:12

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Hi,

I have an MSI K8N Neo 2 Platinum and bought a 'cuplex PRO Halterung Athlon64'. I know (duh) to remove the standard 939 socket and the iron backplate.
But after that... The mobo only has 2 holes and the plastic covering of the cuplex pro has lots more but ofcourse I can only use the middle 2. Now my questions are;
_ There were a lot of springs and screws that came with the cuples pro, how should I use them? I only have 2 holes, wich springs should I use, the large ones or the short ones. Should I use the other ones to stabelise the socket?
Doe anyone maybe have a picture or something, that would make things much easier.

Thanks

Anon5710

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Re: MSI K8N neo2 platinum socket?

Freitag, 21. Januar 2005, 11:02

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Yes indeed, got the same problem.. only 2 mounting holes..

I supose i have to use 2 big screws with a spring in it and thighten it down (with that other thingy AC provided in the box)

But are 2 spring strong enouf ?
and i don't think you have to remove the iron plate... it spreads the force a bit more over the motherbord

@Espedato Geweldige how-to voor unattended setup ;D

Stefan_K.

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Re: MSI K8N neo2 platinum socket?

Freitag, 21. Januar 2005, 11:24

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Hi,

this is a multi cuplex pro. It Fits for P4, AMD and A64. So only the two in the middle are right for A64. And yes remove the backplate.

Cheers

Stefan

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espetado

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Re: MSI K8N neo2 platinum socket?

Freitag, 21. Januar 2005, 12:45

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Ha, found it myself.
You HAVE to remove the backplate, the attached pins are blocking the holes to install the watercooling.
Heat the backplate with a blowdryer and gently push the pins outward. The backplate comes off fairly easy.
Then install the cuplex pro with 2 screws and 2 of the smaller springs between mobo and cuplex. Use enough of the plastic rings to avoid damage, there are plenty.
It fits like a charm, strong and very stable without applying too much stress to the mobo.

@ Anon5710: Thanks.

Kind regards,
Marc