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Unread 04-14-2003, 02:38 PM   #2
jaydee
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Default Re: CPU clamping force

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Originally posted by bigben2k
...The conclusion is that 20N (Newtons) is the minimum required force to properly mount a TO-220. If my calc are correct, that's 44 lbs
I am not so sure the board itself would tolerate that.
Question, how would one figure out the stress on each mobo hole with 44lbs being used? Would it be 44lbs on each corner or 44/4 for 11lbs on each corner or....????
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