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Special K
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2017/05/07 09:48:49 (permalink)
I just got a Z270 FTW K and noticed the southbridge heatsink was loose in that you could rotate it a little bit by turning it with your fingers.  I tightened the two screws underneath the motherboard that hold the heatsink down.  This helped somewhat, but the heatsink is still a little bit loose and I'm afraid to tighten the screws any more because I don't want to damage anything.  Is this normal for this motherboard?  If so it seems like a cheap design, but I guess as long as it keeps the southbridge cool it's doing its job.
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    ty_ger07
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    Re: Z270 FTW K : loose southbridge heatsink 2017/05/07 09:55:56 (permalink)
    It's not designed to be super tight.  Quit trying to move it around with your fingers; and then there will be no problem.  It's a relatively large surface held on by only two screws towards the center; and with the leverage and flexibility of the board, it will easily teeter.
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    Re: Z270 FTW K : loose southbridge heatsink 2017/05/07 11:57:28 (permalink)
    I used a screw driver on mine, not a big deal to put a turn or two on the screws on the back side.

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    Re: Z270 FTW K : loose southbridge heatsink 2017/05/07 20:45:02 (permalink)
    should not be loose enough to move, not sure if evga uses just a paste or themal tape for the TIM

                                   
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    Re: Z270 FTW K : loose southbridge heatsink 2017/05/07 20:49:56 (permalink)
    Thermal Pads Up Top and Past Down at the Bottom (Z170 Chip).

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