Does this model require a rear cutout in the case behind the CPU? In my box, the mounting plate behind the mother board is solid with no cutout.
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Yes you should. The radiator should either be in front of an exhausting vent so hot air that comes off it is not trapped in the case. Or arguably using an incoming vent for more immediate cool air. Though you run into the dilemma that you are exhausting hot air in the case. That all said traditional heat sinks do the same thing pass hot case air across the heatsink dumping it into the case. So the point is ideally exhaust it out. If your can't, it still should be an improvement over stock heat sinks.
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Apparently, for all the ASRock motherboards from N68 family, the comment on Noctua.at is "The preinstalled backplate of the mainboard is not compatible with the AMD mounting kit. Please contact us at support@noctua.at on how to get a compatible backplate" ( http://noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_gen&products;_id=63&lng;=en). I would suggest contacting Noctua prior the purchase just to make sure. I have tried to find your motherboard in the list but I found just similar ones, assuming yours is this one: http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-S%20UCC/Hope that helps Apparently, for all the ASRock motherboards from N68 family, the comment on Noctua.at is "The preinstalled backplate of the mainboard is not compatible with the AMD mounting kit. Please contact us at support@noctua.at on how to get a compatible backplate" ( http://noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_gen&products;_id=63&lng;=en). I would suggest contacting Noctua prior the purchase just to make sure. I have tried to find your motherboard in the list but I found just similar ones, assuming yours is this one: http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-S%20UCC/Hope... » Read More Apparently, for all the ASRock motherboards from N68 family, the comment on Noctua.at is "The preinstalled backplate of the mainboard is not compatible with the AMD mounting kit. Please contact us at support@noctua.at on how to get a compatible backplate" ( http://noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_gen&products;_id=63&lng;=en). I would suggest contacting Noctua prior the purchase just to make sure. I have tried to find your motherboard in the list but I found just similar ones, assuming yours is this one: http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-S%20UCC/Hope that helps « Show Less
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Yes, You have to remove motherboard to mount back plate. Nice & easy to install.
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I have a 2011 mother board and it mounted fine with the supplied hardware. It was a breeze. My motherboard did not need a backplate though. I could be mistaken, but I think most 2011 motherboards come with a backplate built into them.
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Dunno-it did not work in my plain old AMD K9N6PGM2V. The cutout between the 2 sets of pins was in a different location, like these were meant for a proprietary type mobo?
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When purchasing this one, I didn't realize it needed extra support, luckily, I have a case that both side panels can be removed. So, for my installation, I didn't have to remove the motherboard, but normally it would have to be removed.
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the cooler is excellent. What I meant in my bad english, was that I had trouble installing it on my Asus Sabertooth motherboard with an Intel i7 and one case from Cooler Master. In my case it will be necessary to disassemble the entire PC to install it correctly. Can you understand what I'm trying to explain in broken English of poor quality? Best regards
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no you have to supply your own thermal paste. There's instructions on youtube if you are wondering how to do it. it essence when you buy the paste you will have a plastic template put a generous blob of paste on top of the CPU and spread it around liberally with the template in place so that you are sure all of it is covered. Attach the fan to the top of this and screw it into position. Motherboards and fans do vary a lot so don't take my passing advice google exactly how to do it for your motherboard and fan/cooler as there's loads of video tutorials on youtube. I won't be held responsible for cooked CPU's.
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I bought this MOBO since december 2009, I know the holes that receive the screws are made with a kind of non conductors to avoid short circuit from the case(the same purpose for back face plate), I don't remenber if back face plate came in because I didn't use it, trust me you can buy this board, or ask the seller
422164
On my case the mother board back was exposed so it was easy to put on the backplate. So if you might need to take the board out if you don't have access to the back of it.
1277007
Dell motherboard's have different mounts than this MSI board and most other standard boards. So no it won't line up with the standoffs in this case but you can drill & tap the holes. I would buy another case because it can be difficult to drill & tap the holes for proper alignment!
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No, the top is where the motherboards rear I/O is. I guess you COULD cut out the mesh and route the cables through the cut out you make but then you're just making the inside of the case more cluttered with cables than it already is..
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I can't find any specs but if you're buying a new mother board it should fit. Plus its very roomy if you have to bodge things a bit. Keep an eye on newegg to see if they end up listing specs for it. I know I had no problems fitting anything in it.
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I was going to build my own case but for less then 50 shipped I got the m350 from mini-box. It's got no room for cd drives. But my plan is the get a slot load BD drive and have it hidden in the entertainment center (ie. the disc will literally slot load into a hollowed out piece of wood). I have the case already and my board should be here Wednesday. The quality is excellent(from what I can tell so far), and hopefully I won't need the fan as this case is designed for open air cooling. It's much more black than in the pictures. The pictures make it seem blueish grey, and its darker than an xbox elite. If I have any issues installing in this case I'll post back. I was going to build my own case but for less then 50 shipped I got the m350 from mini-box. It's got no room for cd drives. But my plan is the get a slot load BD drive and have it hidden in the entertainment center (ie. the disc will literally slot load into a hollowed out piece of wood). I have the case already and my board should be here Wednesday. The quality is excellent(from what I can tell so far), and hopefully I won't need the fan as this case is designed for open air cooling. It's much more black than in the pictures. The pictures make it seem blueish grey, and its darker... » Read More I was going to build my own case but for less then 50 shipped I got the m350 from mini-box. It's got no room for cd drives. But my plan is the get a slot load BD drive and have it hidden in the entertainment center (ie. the disc will literally slot load into a hollowed out piece of wood). I have the case already and my board should be here Wednesday. The quality is excellent(from what I can tell so far), and hopefully I won't need the fan as this case is designed for open air cooling. It's much more black than in the pictures. The pictures make it seem blueish grey, and its darker than an xbox elite. If I have any issues installing in this case I'll post back. « Show Less
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My case came with a small bag of screws and parts, including motherboard standoffs. You just screw them in to the back of the case to the appropriate holes for your type of motherboard, and do the installation.
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I think you may be getting confused by this product. It is literally just the case with no components. You will have to buy the components separate (Optical drive, Motherboard, CPU, Memory etc) and build yourself. Sorry for the dissapointment.
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With my HAF X case which has dust covers on every fan this motherboard is pretty spotless on the outside. I'm assuming the interior is still in perfect condition. Dust buildup should be the least of your worry when purchasing this mobo.