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SCompRacer · 09-21-2002, 08:08 AM

I don't have any hands on with the Gigabyte, but can tell you that the Maze3's extend about 3/8" from the side with and opposite of the CPU socket latch and the block is even with the CPU socket tabs opposite the step.

From the photo it looks like your good to go, but sometimes you don't know until you slip one on, then you may have to relieve it slightly. The Northbridge fan might be close to the edge of the block.

I've noticed duallies have more SMD's around the HSF mount holes, so be alert and use nylon washers as spacers where needed. I have had to trim the washers to clear SMD's on some boards.

The studs and nuts that have washers under them can interfere with the CPU socket levers on some boards too, so you may need to lock the CPU in before installing the studs.

09-21-2002, 08:08 AM	#2
SCompRacer Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 94	I don't have any hands on with the Gigabyte, but can tell you that the Maze3's extend about 3/8" from the side with and opposite of the CPU socket latch and the block is even with the CPU socket tabs opposite the step. From the photo it looks like your good to go, but sometimes you don't know until you slip one on, then you may have to relieve it slightly. The Northbridge fan might be close to the edge of the block. I've noticed duallies have more SMD's around the HSF mount holes, so be alert and use nylon washers as spacers where needed. I have had to trim the washers to clear SMD's on some boards. The studs and nuts that have washers under them can interfere with the CPU socket levers on some boards too, so you may need to lock the CPU in before installing the studs. Last edited by SCompRacer; 09-21-2002 at 08:18 AM.