Problems with D-Tek Fuzion Block

[kerochi]

Ive got the D-Tek Fuzion Block on my Quad core.

On average I had temps at around 44-55C on idle, depending on how tight the screws were on the block.

After a while, the screws on the block would just come loose by itself, and I would have to retighten the screws every couple of weeks to get the pressure block of the on the cpu right again. I didnt mind this, but at one point i remember the screw became so loose that temps reached over 100C before the motherboard shut itself down.

Do you think I should take the block apart? Why is it coming loose? Should I clean the blcok and then reapply thermal paste? I tighten the screws around the mobo but the pressure on the cpu keeps getting loose and uneven.

I tighten each top screw evenly (about 5turns each on all four) but the pressure just seems to go away after a while and temps begins to rise.

Is this normal for the D-tek??

Just to let you know, I used the thermal paste that came with the Quad core. Im thinking that i should have used something more tested and reliable. Plus I also used the thinnest layer of thermal paste (using a razer to spread) but ive got a sneaky suspicion that I didnt apply enough of it. Can someone please suggest good thermal paste that I can use, and info on how I should take the block off the cpu and how to clean it. Im kinda scared. I dont want to rip it apart or apply the wrong pressure on the cpu :s

How can I stop the screws from coming loose?

Is anyone else having this problem? This post is a lot longer than I expected :S

Thnx

 

[Ham]

Ceramique and get a few nylock nuts.

 

[kerochi]

Genius.

What size nuts are they?

Im looking on the D-tek website but it doesnt say anywhere. Im in the USA at the mo so I cant take the nuts to the shop to compare.

BTW can I just pull the block straight off the cpu?

 

[Ham]

You should be able too.

I suspect that they're M4. As the mount holes are 4mm diameter.

 

[FarFarAway]

Could be M4 or the more tricky to get hold of M3's (I bloody hate trying to get hold of long M3 nuts, not available from B&Q ).

Still should be able to get some Nylocks if you have a decent hardware store near you

 

[Ham]

Screwfix are awsome.

If all else fails though. Ebay it.

 

[robump]

I agree screwfix RULES, super fast delivary as well.

Rob

 

[kerochi]

I agree screwfix RULES, super fast delivary as well.

Rob

100 bolts for £1 is a fantastic deal! um, but i only need 4...

Anything else to improve D-tek fuzion setup?

Has anyone got the Water Accelerator Nozzle Kit ?

 

[Mr. Smith]

Can I be rude and just ask a question? Ham - you said use ceramique, is this because it is a bit like an adheisive? I only ask as when I tried to take my pelt off it seemed 'stuck' on... I was scared of ripping the socket off the mobo!

 

[Ham]

Nah i just prefer it too silver based ones. Much, much less messy and easier too clean up. I got a 22g tube of it (normal tubes are 3.5g)

When i take the evap off my bench rig it pulls the CPU out the socket . 478 so no damage is done. But if it does get akward you just twist and it comes off easy enough.

 

[weihk]

modelfixings.co.uk

for all your M1-2-3-4-5-6.....etc bolts/screws/nuts

i use them a few times, quick postage, have all kinds of size you want.....

i use them for my RC Nitro car screws and nuts......good people, quick reply via email too

[edit]

M4 size bolts for mounting holes on mobo

can also use M4 bolts for fan holes, not use for screw on, just pass through

 

[Yeungster]

modelfixings.co.uk

for all your M1-2-3-4-5-6.....etc bolts/screws/nuts

i use them a few times, quick postage, have all kinds of size you want.....

i use them for my RC Nitro car screws and nuts......good people, quick reply via email too

[edit]

M4 size bolts for mounting holes on mobo

can also use M4 bolts for fan holes, not use for screw on, just pass through

Exactly the same stores I use too!