recently purchased the 680i and a QX6700. upon inspection, i noticed that the mobo has somethings (3 Circuit pieces behing the LGA775 socket - not sure what it is exactly) in the back that would cause the Backplate of certain Heatsinks (at least the 2 i own - TT XP120 and Zalman 9500) to tilt slightly.
i dont want to use the Retail Intel HSF as it looks weak and i also don't want to force the XP120 or Zalman because i might damage those things.
i suppose i could get some plastic grommits and use it as spacers for the backplate. or get a HSF that doesn't use a backplate.
anyway, i'd like to know what HSF EVGA 680i owners are using and what temps they are getting and OC'ing experience they are having.
thanks.
P.S.
don't you hate where the F'in place EVGA chose to put the Power, Reset, Ide.... connectors? my CoolerMaster ATC310 case barely fits.
i dont want to use the Retail Intel HSF as it looks weak and i also don't want to force the XP120 or Zalman because i might damage those things.
i suppose i could get some plastic grommits and use it as spacers for the backplate. or get a HSF that doesn't use a backplate.
anyway, i'd like to know what HSF EVGA 680i owners are using and what temps they are getting and OC'ing experience they are having.
thanks.
P.S.
don't you hate where the F'in place EVGA chose to put the Power, Reset, Ide.... connectors? my CoolerMaster ATC310 case barely fits.