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Woody182 · 06-17-2004, 03:09 PM

I installed it in my micro ATX case (i believe that is the term, the small one) and it is flush against my power supply (but a fan takes in the air from that) so I turned on my computer XP started loading, I logged in, and as it was booting the computer turned off. I ended up switching back to my old CPU fan and everything is fine.
Do I need a bigger case now since the ThermalTake is a bit larger?
Thanks in advance

Wyodiver33 · 06-17-2004, 04:03 PM

I think maybe you didn't have it seated properly. If you can't install it without hitting your PS then you probably need a bigger case. Also, use good arctic silver, don't use those crappy thermal pads.

Woody182 · 06-18-2004, 12:14 AM

Thanks, for the time being, if I don't have arctic silver can I use the thermaltake supplied paste?
I'll try it again I suppose.

nash · 06-18-2004, 03:24 PM

Yes you can use the supplied paste. Arctic silver has slightly better heat conductivity, but I don't think it's really necessary unless you are putting a significantly heavy load on your CPU for long periods of time.

06-17-2004, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Woody182 Crazy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Near Chicago, IL	Bought the thermaltake9 and... I installed it in my micro ATX case (i believe that is the term, the small one) and it is flush against my power supply (but a fan takes in the air from that) so I turned on my computer XP started loading, I logged in, and as it was booting the computer turned off. I ended up switching back to my old CPU fan and everything is fine. Do I need a bigger case now since the ThermalTake is a bit larger? Thanks in advance __________________ If I fall in love, will you forgive me? If I lose my way, will you choose me? If I change my mind, will you change me? -Smashing Pumpkins

06-17-2004, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Regular. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	I think maybe you didn't have it seated properly. If you can't install it without hitting your PS then you probably need a bigger case. Also, use good arctic silver, don't use those crappy thermal pads. __________________ I like stuff.

06-18-2004, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Woody182 Crazy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Near Chicago, IL	Thanks, for the time being, if I don't have arctic silver can I use the thermaltake supplied paste? I'll try it again I suppose. __________________ If I fall in love, will you forgive me? If I lose my way, will you choose me? If I change my mind, will you change me? -Smashing Pumpkins

06-18-2004, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
nash Psycho Join Date: May 2003	Yes you can use the supplied paste. Arctic silver has slightly better heat conductivity, but I don't think it's really necessary unless you are putting a significantly heavy load on your CPU for long periods of time.