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Well, I don't like to throw in the towel as a matter of course, but Lordy, I'm about to with this thing! I literally cannot get this thing to install. I know PCBs can take a bit of abuse, but I'm sitting here with 2 blown-out thumbs and am actually getting kinda pissed 
I seriously think I could warp/snap my board or CPU socket.
I can get 2 pins in, but not so much as one more. I've tried same side, I've tried a "star pattern" approach. Nada. I've squeezed as hard as I can ( even made a few pathetic grunts!).
Any tips?
The funny thing is this; I have no intention of using this hunk of crap. I'm only installing it for my initial desktop "POST" test, to make sure new mobo/CPU/RAM work before I commit to putting in in the case. I'll be putting my Swiftech Storm block on this. I'm to the point of considering buying an aftermarket HSF, but I really don't feel like removing the "Crazy Cool" backplate on my new GA-P35-DQ6 just to perform a 3 minute test. I could check the local Comp USA to see if they have one that doesn't require backplate removal. They are comically overpriced at Comp USA ( Zalman CPS-9700 for $90?... I suppose I could just return it)
Think I should just risk it and do the build, cross fingers and press the ON button?
I know this sounds like a /rant, and I suppose it is, but it is 0530 and my wife certainly doesn't understand. She would probably just wonder why I'm not in bed!
I seriously think I could warp/snap my board or CPU socket.I can get 2 pins in, but not so much as one more. I've tried same side, I've tried a "star pattern" approach. Nada. I've squeezed as hard as I can ( even made a few pathetic grunts!).
Any tips?
The funny thing is this; I have no intention of using this hunk of crap. I'm only installing it for my initial desktop "POST" test, to make sure new mobo/CPU/RAM work before I commit to putting in in the case. I'll be putting my Swiftech Storm block on this. I'm to the point of considering buying an aftermarket HSF, but I really don't feel like removing the "Crazy Cool" backplate on my new GA-P35-DQ6 just to perform a 3 minute test. I could check the local Comp USA to see if they have one that doesn't require backplate removal. They are comically overpriced at Comp USA ( Zalman CPS-9700 for $90?...
I suppose I could just return it)Think I should just risk it and do the build, cross fingers and press the ON button?
I know this sounds like a /rant, and I suppose it is, but it is 0530 and my wife certainly doesn't understand. She would probably just wonder why I'm not in bed!