Asus prime Z370-A cooler installation problem

SergeyDertan · 10 Nov 2018 at 20:22

I have mb asus prime z370-A and cpu cooler be quiet pure rock (BK009)
When I tried to install it, I`ve got a problem: gape between element 9 and element 14(on the both side) gape photo, scheme
Idk if problem with a mb or cooler.
more photos: 1 2
I worry if it can cause problems

Jamin280672 · 10 Nov 2018 at 22:42

SergeyDertan said:
I have mb asus prime z370-A and cpu cooler be quiet pure rock (BK009)
When I tried to install it, I`ve got a problem: gape between element 9 and element 14(on the both side) gape photo, scheme
Idk if problem with a mb or cooler.
more photos: 1 2
I worry if it can cause problems

As long as its making secure contact with your CPU without any movement then its fine, but far too much thermal paste on there, way way too much, its only to be used for imperfections in the metal between the CPU surface and heatsink surface, not as a barrier.

SergeyDertan · 10 Nov 2018 at 23:12

Jamin280672 said:
As long as its making secure contact with your CPU without any movement then its fine, but far too much thermal paste on there, way way too much, its only to be used for imperfections in the metal between the CPU surface and heatsink surface, not as a barrier.

U mean this gape is ok and additional pressure wont damage cpu or mb?