Xigmatek HDT-S1283 question

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vict0r

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Hey guys..

while placing the order for a new build on the egg (e8400,p5q pro, gskil 4gb 1066) , i notice that the retention bracket for the cooler is out of stock..

could i use this? would it fit just fine and work just fine, or does it HAVE to be the xigmatek retention bracket?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lgbowiscsp.html
 
When I ordered mine, the bolt thru kit was OOS at Newegg as well. I think that company is where I bought mine from. I'm pretty sure it's just a general bracket that sticks to the back.

Edit:

Yep. That's the same one I bought and I am using it now. Works fine. It just sucks that shipping was just a few cents more than the bracket.
 
ok so what you're saying is that you also bought the Xigmatek S1283 ,and you also bought the bracket shown on the website i posted?

so basically you have, what i'm wanting to do...correct?
 
Yes, the above linked Thermalright bracket from Sidewinder works perfectly with these Xigmatek coolers. You just have to remove the stock plastic pushpin clips from the metal brackets before installing, so the spring-screws can go through the brackets, board, and into the backing plate.
 
alright, thanks!!

this sucks, i was like "shit where am I getting this bracket now" .. thanks guys.. so I'm just picking the sidewinder one up..
 
Cool, hey, looking closer (i ordered early this morning) is teh one I ordered the same as the other one?
 
What system are you building for? If you're building for an AM2 setup, the cooler comes with the clips needed to attach to the stock bracket on the mobo. For 775, you'd need the backing plate and the screws to mount this cooler on the board. The particular kit you linked doesn't come with those screws (being a 478 kit). If you're building for an AM2 setup, you'd only need the cooler anyways, because the backplate won't work (being a 775 backplate).
 
this is rediculous..

the bracket costs $4.95 ..and shipping costs $25

total of $ 29.95 .. this is what you get for living on an island in the caribbean..jeeeeeeeeeez
 
Ahh, I see. I am building a LGA775 setup with this cooler. I wanted a backplate for it. This sucks, now I have to cancel the order unless it already went out... Thanks for the info though!
 
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