cross country help

[M1ster_R0gers]

I am building a system for a friend who is in school in Los Angeles. She wanted a zalmann 9500 cooler, and it is coming with the parts. I told her that I would not ship the system with that heatsink installed, that is asking for trouble.

Two questions.

1. Can I mount the brackets on the back of the motherboard while shipping it with the stock heat sink? I have not tried that, but feel that is the best way to go. She can get the zalmann set up at her leasure with a working computer when it arrives.

2. If it is a simple mount (because of a yes to answer #1) is there a reputable [H] member willing to reattach the zalmann once it arrives in LA?

Thanks

 

[Vertigo Acid]

I would advise against shipping with any heatsink installed, stock or otherwise. I have seen too many horror stories in FS/T of heatsinks coming loose in shipping and damaging everything inside. It's not pretty, and not worth the slight convenience for her. Depending on the case, even having hard drives mounted can be a recipe for disaster.

 

[engiNURD]

Does she want it because of the looks or because of its installation ease? Cuz the Ultima90 is easier to install, btw, and performs better. Any local shop can install it for her. She doesn't have any friends that are computer nerds?