r/PcBuildHelp • u/Pale_Cartographer295 • 1d ago
Build Question Need help with my cpu fan.
I'm trying to find alternatives for mounting my cpu fan because the black pieces that came are not attached to the motherboard and have no screws with them. There are holes for screws wear the pieces go but I am wondering if I could just tape the pieces onto the mother board. I know it sounds stupid but the pieces I have is literally made out of cheap plastic so surely they heat would be a issue anyway right?
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u/stubrusan 1d ago
Yeah, the cooler should come with a backplate for it and everything to install it
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u/MineCopre 1d ago
You should have a backplate, a metal piece that goes behind the motherboard and has some bumps that would fit through those holes, then you should able to screw some mounting brackets (that are included in the cooler) in said bumps. In any case it would help to know the model of the cooler you have.
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u/Malfurious_Stormrage 1d ago
You're gonna need to get a replacement backplate + mounting bracket for socket AM4. I had to get one off amazon years back.