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Alpha PAL8150 Athlon64 Heatsink Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Friday, April 08, 2005
Heatsink Install
So how does this thing get ins
First you need to remove the stock heatsink retention clip, most mfgs include their own backing plate but you will often find that the nuts on the other side do not stick up high enough to allow the Alpha to be installed, that was the case on our Soltek board. The posts shown in the photo are from the Cooljag back plate and illustrate the proper height needed for the Alpha installation.
Apply some thermal compound to the processor and install the heatsink making sure the mounting holes line up. Install the spring and mounting screw then tighten each in alteration one half to full turn until they stop.
Next you can install fan shroud, cooling fan and guard. Use the supplied screws and washers to secure everything in place.
Last hook up your fan and power the system on. 
