Building an AMD system - Page 3

CDsDontBurn · Aug 19, 2004, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matth

A post fitted where it does not match the motherboard, will either short it out, scratch the tracks, or just prevent the motherboard fitting at all

It'll short the board......i know this from personal experience

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WildChild · Aug 22, 2004, 02:14 PM

Stock heatsink was used in this guide as shown with thermal pad shown also, As far as the voiding of warranties yes ...using anything other then the thermal pad included with the stock heatsink according to AMD will void the warranty, because of this simple reason, to many people were just slopping the thermal paste on the cpu's by lack of knowledge, and frying them, they are less worried about the 64 bit chips because of the covering over the core.

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Originally Posted by Pac-Man

thermal paste comes w/the stock heatsink/fan usually when a retail CPU is purchased. But the OEM CPUs are just the CPU itself. the HSF should have it's own thermal paste seperately in the package, and if not, then one can buy some.

and why would it void the warranty? as far as i know, warranty is only voided when OCing occurs.

GutterPunk · Aug 22, 2004, 02:33 PM

what about oem that doesnt come with hs/f they dont have warranty right?

WildChild · Aug 23, 2004, 12:31 AM

Usually they give depending on where you purchase from a 30/60 day warranty, I have seen some that give a year's warranty though with OEM cpu's. But the warranty is not valid with AMD as a retail box cpu would be (3 yr warranty on retail box)

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

what about oem that doesnt come with hs/f they dont have warranty right?

AMD Warranty Info:
Right from the Warranty:

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD processor that is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other then the one provided herewith.

This Limited warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.

CDsDontBurn · Aug 23, 2004, 12:32 PM

through my work, we manage to sell OEM AMD processors with a 1yr. manfacturer warranty. Depending on the circumstances, we will RMA the processor and the customer will get a new one 4-6 weeks later.

GutterPunk · Aug 26, 2004, 07:38 PM

hmmm so only retailer can rma or what?

WisMerHill · Aug 30, 2004, 09:43 AM

Maybe another tip to include:

When using a videocard which needs a molex powerconnector (like R9700Pro, FX6800 and so) it's advisable to use a seperate rail for only the videocard and so not to connect any other devices to that specific string

CDsDontBurn · Aug 31, 2004, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

hmmm so only retailer can rma or what?

i don't know, but my guess is yes.

GutterPunk · Sep 1, 2004, 01:04 PM

well newegg has an odd policy on not accepting cpus back... well its not odd its understandable... people forcing processors in place and such. but still sometimes u get those retailers who are jerks about it.... i think unless i had a biz i would only buy retail for now

CDsDontBurn · Sep 1, 2004, 10:30 PM

retail is alright. All you get is a HSF and 3yr. manufacturer warranty vs. CPU itself, and 1yr. manufacturer warranty. stock cooling sux. I wouldn't spend less than $25 on cooling. i'm really looking at a thermalright sp-94 right now to keep my scottie cool and get 4.2

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GutterPunk · Sep 2, 2004, 12:33 AM

well im gonna hit 4.0 w/ a new hs/f i hope

2.8c

CDsDontBurn · Sep 2, 2004, 03:19 AM

that's a 1.2 Ghz OC man.....g'luck.

martmcin · Sep 13, 2004, 03:27 PM

very useful guide, keep them coming!

nbacrazy · Jul 26, 2006, 12:50 AM

seems easy

k1ng · Sep 12, 2006, 10:45 AM

Nice guide.