Can i install a new cpu cooler without removing the motherboard?

[Sinister80s]

My case is the Corsair 750D Airflow Edition. Does it have things at the back were i can get to the motherboard? I cant move the case since its so heavy and getting it back is a pain.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yes, which such a case as this, it has a large enough opening on the motherboard tray where you can get behind the cpu socket area if needed for any cooler mount you might need to install.

Notice the open area in the center on here:
https://d284x0ytlho6sy.cloudfront.net/images/400/AB51781_5.jpg

This will show you more aspects of that case in-depth if you are un-sure/un-aware
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Corsair+750D+review

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Bad_Motha:

Yes, which such a case as this, it has a large enough opening on the motherboard tray where you can get behind the cpu socket area if needed for any cooler mount you might need to install.

Notice the open area in the center on here:
https://d284x0ytlho6sy.cloudfront.net/images/400/AB51781_5.jpg

This will show you more aspects of that case in-depth if you are un-sure/un-aware
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Corsair+750D+review

Thanks! Another question, how do i exactly remove the old cooler mount?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

The stock amd mount is simply 4x screws, you will see them once the cpu cooler is removed.
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1336/biostar_ta890gxb_hd_16.jpg

Be careful once you're on the last screw, the backplate might fall down as a result.
Best bet is remove both side panels and lay the case motherboard side down, much easier to work on this way.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Bad_Motha:

The stock amd mount is simply 4x screws, you will see them once the cpu cooler is removed.
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1336/biostar_ta890gxb_hd_16.jpg

Be careful once you're on the last screw, the backplate might fall down as a result.
Best bet is remove both side panels and lay the case motherboard side down, much easier to work on this way.

thank you. this should be an easy replacement then

[Arya]

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

thank you. this should be an easy replacement then

It's pretty easy to do, you shouldn't have any issues. And the install is exactly the same process in reverse. If worst comes to worst, you can always borrow a friend and have them hold the parts as you work.

Don't forget to clean the contact plates while you've got the cooler off. A fresh set of Thermal Paste can make a huge difference, especially if the old cooler has been on for years.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Wolfey:

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

thank you. this should be an easy replacement then

It's pretty easy to do, you shouldn't have any issues. And the install is exactly the same process in reverse. If worst comes to worst, you can always borrow a friend and have them hold the parts as you work.

Don't forget to clean the contact plates while you've got the cooler off. A fresh set of Thermal Paste can make a huge difference, especially if the old cooler has been on for years.

the stock cooler has been on since the start of the year. and yes i will clean the thermal paste, thats a must. and something im worried a bit about more than the actaul cooler. since i dont really have anything to get the thermal paste off with. but i practise everything on an old motherboard so i know iv got everything under control.

[Arya]

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

the stock cooler has been on since the start of the year. and yes i will clean the thermal paste, thats a must. and something im worried a bit about more than the actaul cooler. since i dont really have anything to get the thermal paste off with. but i practise everything on an old motherboard so i know iv got everything under control.

Fresh thermal paste shouldn't be a problem, all you'll need is a dry cloth and a bit of patience. I use old tops, the soft cloth is perfect and won't scratch the finish. Just remember, the paste will irrevocably ruin any cloth it touches so make sure whatever you use is expendable.

Older thermal formulas could bake onto the contact plate and dry out, making them almost impossible to shift without disolving them in alcohol. But modern pastes don't bake like that, they stay fresh and liquid and that makes them very easy to clean. You can just wipe them off with a dry cloth, it's as simple as that.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Wolfey:

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

the stock cooler has been on since the start of the year. and yes i will clean the thermal paste, thats a must. and something im worried a bit about more than the actaul cooler. since i dont really have anything to get the thermal paste off with. but i practise everything on an old motherboard so i know iv got everything under control.

Fresh thermal paste shouldn't be a problem, all you'll need is a dry cloth and a bit of patience. I use old tops, the soft cloth is perfect and won't scratch the finish. Just remember, the paste will irrevocably ruin any cloth it touches so make sure whatever you use is expendable.

Older thermal formulas could bake onto the contact plate and dry out, making them almost impossible to shift without disolving them in alcohol. But modern pastes don't bake like that, they stay fresh and liquid and that makes them very easy to clean. You can just wipe them off with a dry cloth, it's as simple as that.

is the thermal paste that comes with the cooler OK? im a bit low on money rn so idk if i should save up a bit more for a better thermal paste.

[Arya]

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

is the thermal paste that comes with the cooler OK? im a bit low on money rn so idk if i should save up a bit more for a better thermal paste.

Absolutely. There's no reason at all to use Thermal Grizzly or any other high-end paste.

Advanced CPU pastes like Thermal Grizzly are incredibly efficient and last as long as you need them to, but you don't actually need that kind of performance. In fact, a normal PC won't show any benefit. At most you'll get 1-2 degrees, and that's Margin of Error.

Thermal Grizzly makes perfect sense for a De-Lidded and massively OC'ed 8700K running a custom-built 98% Pure-Silver IHS. Because you've already maxed-out the rest of your cooling, why not max-out the paste as well? And on a build like this it does make a small difference, and any difference is worthwhile on this kind of build. Cost is no object, so why not get that last 0.01% gain?

But for any normal gamer it makes no sense. Thermal Grizzly costs about $30 a tube, and at most you'll get 3-4 degrees of improvement. For that kind of money I'd upgrade your CPU cooler fan to something fearsome - you could afford the best of Noctua or Corsair with money left over. It'd give about the same performance advantage, if not more. And it'd also run quieter and make your build look sleeker.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Wolfey:

Originally posted by SinisterPiggy:

is the thermal paste that comes with the cooler OK? im a bit low on money rn so idk if i should save up a bit more for a better thermal paste.

Absolutely. There's no reason at all to use Thermal Grizzly or any other high-end paste.

Advanced CPU pastes like Thermal Grizzly are incredibly efficient and last as long as you need them to, but you don't actually need that kind of performance. In fact, a normal PC won't show any benefit. At most you'll get 1-2 degrees, and that's Margin of Error.

Thermal Grizzly makes perfect sense for a De-Lidded and massively OC'ed 8700K running a custom-built 98% Pure-Silver IHS. Because you've already maxed-out the rest of your cooling, why not max-out the paste as well? And on a build like this it does make a difference.

But for any normal gamer it makes no sense. Thermal Grizzly costs about $30 a tube, and at most you'll get 3-4 degrees of improvement. For that kind of money I'd upgrade your CPU cooler fan to something fearsome - you could afford the best of Noctua or Corsair with money left over. It'd give about the same performance advantage, if not more. And it'd also run quieter and make your build look sleeker.

alrgiht thanks :D

[Arya]

Thermal Pastes are like engine oil. For any normal machine it doesn't really matter which brand you use, at best you'll gain a tiny fraction of a percent. It's only when you start pushing the limits of engineering that it starts to matter, and even then it's a minor performance gain.

Noctua NH-T1 is the only aftermarket paste I recommend, purely because it's such good value for money. A single tube lasts me over a year, across all my PCs and all my tweaking. That's a lot of milage for a $12 purchase. As a performance upgrade it's worth nothing, but as a replacement paste it's objectively better than stock paste and wonderfully cheap.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by Wolfey:

Thermal Pastes are like engine oil. For any normal machine it doesn't really matter which brand you use, at best you'll gain a tiny fraction of a percent. It's only when you start pushing the limits of engineering that it starts to matter, and even then it's a minor performance gain.

Noctua NH-T1 is the only aftermarket paste I recommend, purely because it's such good value for money. A single tube lasts me over a year, across all my PCs and all my tweaking. That's a lot of milage for a $12 purchase. As a performance upgrade it's worth nothing, but as a replacement paste it's objectively better than stock paste and wonderfully cheap.

i will consider it :)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Isopropyl Alcohol, Eye-Glass Cleaner, Hydrogen Peroxide
These all work fine for cleaning off the old paste.