975XBX2KR & Zalman CNPS9500A

[kavustock]

Has anyone successfully mounted this particular fan on the 975XBX2KR motherboard? The blue heat sink fans on the board seem too close to the processor to mount the fan successfully. If someone has installed this combination, using a vertical configuration, how did you orient the mounting bracket?

[kavustock]

To answer my own question, if you mount it so that the arrowed piece is at the back of the motherboard, and you put the slotted bracket on and then tighten the screws, you can manage it. But if I tightened the screws first I would not have had enough room to then insert the bracket. Hope that helps someone else.

[Sparky]

I'd have to get a look at mine at home to see the arrow and the issue you are talking about, but I'm pretty sure I'm using the same cooler with no problems with clearances on the blue heat sinks.

[Sparky]

Ok, it's not the greatest picture, but here's my Zalman 9500 next to the blue heat sinks on my XBX2. It clears the heat sinks no problem on my mobo.
Hope this helps kavustock.

[SergioLeNo1]

I have the same configuration and no problem t mount it on machine. What is your temp readings ? I have a Q6660 and reads below 30 degrees.