You probably want to install the CPU cooler before screwing the motherboard to the case. It geberally nakes it easier to install, and in the case the cooler needs a backplate, necessary.
It might be a problem if it needs some backplate and the back of your case doesn't have a hole.Is it okay to install the Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler a few days after having the PC built or do I need to have al lthe parts installed at the same time? Im asking because Im only missing the cooler, but got everything else.
This is the back, does it mean the backplate is already installed?It might be a problem if it needs some backplate and the back of your case doesn't have a hole.
The cooler will have it's own braces to install. That black plate is a generic one.This is the back, does it mean the backplate is already installed?
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I checked online and a backplate is suppose to come with the mobo, but I can't find any, so I assume the backplate is already installed?
So I need to remove that back plate and mount the one that comes with the cooler?The cooler will have it's own braces to install. That black plate is a generic one.
As a habit, I make sure my CPU is installed and my cooler is mounted before I install the motherboard into the case, but people change their CPU and change the cooling/reseat the cooling fan all the time, so it's not out of the realms of possibility to install a CPU fan last. It's just not the last thing I'd want to install, if I'm honest.Is it okay to install the Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler a few days after having the PC built or do I need to have al lthe parts installed at the same time? Im asking because Im only missing the cooler, but got everything else.
Some coolers use the generic backplate. I wouldn't take it off until you know you need to.So I need to remove that back plate and mount the one that comes with the cooler?
Thx for the info. To clarify. Im only interested in installing the CPU, RAM and m.2 SSDs, Im not gonna put the mobo into the case until after the cooler is installed, so it's only those 3 parts Im interested in installing right now.As a habit, I make sure my CPU is installed and my cooler is mounted before I install the motherboard into the case, but people change their CPU and change the cooling/reseat the cooling fan all the time, so it's not out of the realms of possibility to install a CPU fan last. It's just not the last thing I'd want to install, if I'm honest.
What I'd check before building is for parts that would obstruct the installation of the cooler.
Worst offenders are:
- AIO radiators/fans (only an issue if your GPU is an AIO, because your CPU obviously isn't)
- case fans in general
- some cable management
- RAM
- the motherboard tray on your case
- the general space in your case (more of an issue with smaller cases)
I'm not too familiar with that cooler model, but does it use its own backplate or does it hook into the mounting that comes with your motherboard?
If it requires its own mounting, I'd be a little wary and if you have any doubts about being able to mount the cooler without having to take everything out again, I'd hold off until you have all your parts.
Depending on the layout of your motherboard and the size of your case, you may need to unplug some cables and remove your RAM to install the cooler without any difficulty.
If you're going to build now and do the CPU fan later, maybe hold off on cabling the system until everything is in.
Okay, feel free to install those on the motherboard now as they probably won't obstruct the CPU fan installation. Worst case scenario, you may need to take your RAM out while you install, but that's so simple to put back it shouldn't be an issue.Thx for the info. To clarify. Im only interested in installing the CPU, RAM and m.2 SSDs, Im not gonna put the mobo into the case until after the cooler is installed, so it's only those 3 parts Im interested in installing right now.
When it comes to the backplate, I can't find any info if the PC case, mobo or the cooler comes with one or not.
Okay, so just use the generic backplate the mobo comes installed with for the NH-D15?Okay, feel free to install those on the motherboard now as they probably won't obstruct the CPU fan installation. Worst case scenario, you may need to take your RAM out while you install, but that's so simple to put back it shouldn't be an issue.
Don't remove the backplate for cooling until you 100% know you need to. Your fan may use the generic cooling, so you'll have to faff around putting it back on in that instance.
If the NH-D15 has its own backplate, use that.Okay, so just use the generic backplate the mobo comes installed with for the NH-D15?
shouldn't make a difference, except it might be harder to install the CPU cooler last, depending on how much space other things take. But nothing that a bit of elbow grease can't solve.Is it okay to install the Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler a few days after having the PC built or do I need to have al lthe parts installed at the same time? Im asking because Im only missing the cooler, but got everything else.
Should be. If not, you can write Noctua's customer service, they'll send it to you free of charge. They are pretty amazing about that.Or maybe not, crisis may be alerted, I checked the NH-D15 compatiblity list, but I have the Chromax Black one, that one says this:
"When used with the offset mounting position of the AM5 offset mounting kit, the cooler overhangs the top PCIe x16 slot. This issue can be resolved by using the standard (non offset) position."
Is the standard (non offset) included in the box?
AM4 and AM5 have been good about using the generic backplate that comes with the motherboard. The D15 should come with everything included that youd need (any kind of offsets, etc) so long as you didnt get an old pre-AM5 edition (which I doubt at this point would be the case).Thx for the info guys, appreciate it.
Looking at this manual, it appears to be that AMD mobos come with the backplate installed on the mobo, while Intel mobos you have to install it, so I guess I don't need to think about installing any backplate then.
Get distilled water and micro fiber. You can find both on Amazon for fairly cheap. I guess really any clean water would do, but that's the gold standard. And honestly, microfiber is super useful to clean tech stuff and you can get it for cheap, so I'd buy that for sure if you don't have some.How do you safely clean a 34" UW curved QDLED screen? Wife's buddies kid got like spit marks that died up or something.
Microfiber cloth and any generic window/screen cleaner will work. Water might leave streaks, but I've had good luck with screen cleaner and microfiber.How do you safely clean a 34" UW curved QDLED screen? Wife's buddies kid got like spit marks that died up or something.
Neat, a new record. Consistent growth means a steady influx of new players.
But didn't you hear? Half of those concurrent players are from China, and chinese players aren't real so the actual CCU number is only 20 million
Especially since eveything else in the 9xxxx family are not much of a upgrade compared to previous genLooking at CPU comparison in games, it's kinda interest how much of a beast the 9800x3d is compared to Intel and other AMD CPUs. Always had Intel, but not this time.
FTFYNeat, a new record. Consistent growth means a steady influx of new grandmas and prankster uncles.
Awesome to hear it's good.![]()
Started out as the most boring Yakuza game because it put no effort into setting up the whole piracy thing.
It just assumes you are already invested by the time you purchase it.
But all around it's a really fun game, and hitting the perfect sweetspot in terms of length, sidecontent and minigames.
Ended up being the first Yakuza game i actually 100%, and i played them all.
Hope they gonna keep this length for the majority of games going forward.
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The DLCs aren’t very long, but I enjoyed them just as much as the main game which I gave a 4/5. I really liked the gameplay loop and the shooting feels good. Both DLC take place on the island from the main game, but take you to bases/areas that weren’t used in the main quest. The first one is a fun little story where you cross paths with Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell and help him out. The second one has you working through a list of targets with each target having a little twist (like one requires you clear a base in stealth to get to him or he will flee).
Note: if you care about achievements leave the gear score settings to ON rather than realism mode. I normally hate gear score stuff, but this game is pretty inoffensive and headshots on normal enemies are one shot kills no matter what which is what I care about. It mostly seems to effect the strength of the drones you sometimes fight.
I've been aSome of you are so old, in some years, you become the new prankster uncles and grandmas.
This is incredible. It also has great UW support (with the option to center the UI if you'd like)."Fine, we'll do it ourselves"
Some of you are so old, in some years, you become the new prankster uncles and grandmas.
I knew the people from Zachtronics had started a new studio but so far they've only been making stuff like physical card games. I was really hoping they would eventually make a new Zachtronics-style puzzle game.
[Zach] Barth and other former Zachtronics team members have formed Coincidence, a “flexible business framework” that’s produced card games, an educational math-themed racing game, and — announced today — a new puzzle game that will look familiar to Zachtronics fans.
“We’ve always wanted to make a game about the heady days of the Japanese bubble economy,” said Barth in the release. “With Kaizen: A Factory Story, we’re aiming to bring the open-ended design we’re known for to a broader audience without compromising on depth or complexity.”
Yeah, this.Microfiber cloth and any generic window/screen cleaner will work. Water might leave streaks, but I've had good luck with screen cleaner and microfiber.