I guess I should reply since I've built 27 dual-Xeon stations over
the last two weeks. Not bragging, just stuck in manufacturing for two
weeks. :-)

For clarity's sake, we build systems with Intel chips, Intel server
mobos and Intel chassis.

>I was able to use the mounts and
>heat-sink retainer clips that came with the motherboard to mount the
>Intel heat-sink.  However, the Intel parts included a shroud that
>enclosed the heat-sink and secured the fan.

Right. This is the "wind-tunnel." They blow air through the heat sink
and out the back of the chassis.

>The mounts that came with the motherboard
>did not have the retaining tabs that these shrouds clipped to.

The mounts, or retaining tabs, came in the processor box and were in
the bag with the thermal grease. They are black and secured to the
motherboard around the processor via brass screws. Mind you, this was
an Intel server board, so YMMV.

The black mounts also worked with the metal clips in the same bag
once you placed the heat sink on top of the processor.

Once the heatsink has been clipped to the mounts, the shroud fits
under the heatsink on both sides. (Pull the sides apart to fit it
over.)

Perhaps this offers some guidance.

Cheers,

Mike Whalen


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