GeminII mounting

[Glacian22]

I'm building a new rig using, among other components, a CM 690 case, IP35-E mobo, and a cooler master GeminII. My question is, should I mount this sucker before installing the motherboard?

 

[Usquabach]

I would have to say yes. Mount before you case the mobo.

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[kaiweiler]

I also say yes, I always mount the heatsinks (CPU NB sometimes SB) before putting the mobo into the case. It can be a very tight squeeze once the mobo is in place.

 

[Zero82z]

Definitely. Especially with a cooler of that size, it will be much harder to install it if you put the motherboard in the case first.

 

[Glacian22]

Well, given the unanimous response, I'm going to mount it first. Thanks all!

 

[bubomatic5]

Well considering the way to screw it in is in the back of the motherboard..I guess you should