F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, 1.32 Kgs is not excessive for a motherboard.

No, 1.32 Kgs is not excessive for a motherboard.

No, 1.32 Kgs is not excessive for a motherboard.

B
bruno_225
Member
Find
53
12-21-2017, 07:24 PM
#1
Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my PC with the X299 AORUS Gaming 9 (rev. 1.0) from GIGABYTE. I'll be using the Noctua NH-D15 as the cooler. It weighs a hefty 1.32 kg, and I'm worried it might damage the motherboard if placed vertically. Please let me know if it could cause any issues.
Reply
Reply
B
bruno_225
12-21-2017, 07:24 PM #1

Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my PC with the X299 AORUS Gaming 9 (rev. 1.0) from GIGABYTE. I'll be using the Noctua NH-D15 as the cooler. It weighs a hefty 1.32 kg, and I'm worried it might damage the motherboard if placed vertically. Please let me know if it could cause any issues.

Reply
Reply
L
Lems_
Junior Member
Find
9
12-21-2017, 09:22 PM
#2
If an NH-D15 causes damage to a motherboard, it would be unappealing for anyone to purchase it. As long as you utilize every available motherboard standoff, issues should remain manageable.
Reply
Reply
L
Lems_
12-21-2017, 09:22 PM #2

If an NH-D15 causes damage to a motherboard, it would be unappealing for anyone to purchase it. As long as you utilize every available motherboard standoff, issues should remain manageable.

Reply
Reply
B
Bartekdwarf
Posting Freak
Find
791
12-21-2017, 09:49 PM
#3
You probably wouldn’t see discussions about failing motherboards on forums if it happened. It’s tough, but the cooler has a back plate and is secured with four screws—weight should be spread out nicely. The real issue here is that people are thinking about buying something right now with an X299 chipset. That chipset is outdated, offers minimal room for future CPU upgrades, and isn’t recommended anymore. You might want to consider a Threadripper if you need many RAM slots or other advanced features instead.
Reply
Reply
B
Bartekdwarf
12-21-2017, 09:49 PM #3

You probably wouldn’t see discussions about failing motherboards on forums if it happened. It’s tough, but the cooler has a back plate and is secured with four screws—weight should be spread out nicely. The real issue here is that people are thinking about buying something right now with an X299 chipset. That chipset is outdated, offers minimal room for future CPU upgrades, and isn’t recommended anymore. You might want to consider a Threadripper if you need many RAM slots or other advanced features instead.

Reply
Reply