Ack! Broke something, please help!

[Rhombuss]

I just got my MSI i815E Pro mobo, installed my 700E - clocked to 945 right out of the box, default voltage. Then when I tried to pull off the stupid stock HSF to slap on my gorb, one of the plastic extrusion tips on the socket broke off. I used plastic cement to stick it back on the socket, and then a very thin layer of epoxy around the crack. Would this method be adequate in making this socket still useful? If it isn't, I'm thinking of just ripping the pins and clip off my gorb, and use arctic silver epoxy right on the CPU, I'm not planning on replacing it anytime soon, and the cost of the gorb isn't really an issue here. Gimme your thoughts please!

Thanks!
-Rhombuss

 

[Tepin]

Well, the only (sortof) bright idea I can give you is to switch to a Taisol CGK742 heatsink. The retaining clip on it uses all 3 teeth on both sides of the socket. If one's missing you've still got 2 to grab with. I'm running one on my system and find it does a great job and quiet too!

 

[Renob]

Go to overclockers.com on there home page they have some articles on how to fix your problem......

 

[shiznut123]

use krazy glue to stick it back on

 

[Rhombuss]

Good idea Tepin, I was thinking of getting one with the triple prong, but I forgot which company was the one that manufactured them. The problem is finding a place that actually sells Taisol units. If anyone in Toronto knows where to buy them locally, PLEASE let me know

In the event that I do have to use the arctic silver epoxy, can anyone with experience tell me how well it works with CPU/HSF methods?

Thanks!
-Rhombuss

 

[Rhombuss]

any other ideas?

 

[Renob]

Did you go read the articles at overclockers.com ???????????

 

[Rhombuss]

Checked out the documents, but don't have a screw near the socket to wrap the wire around.