OOOPS! Bad GORB install shears off tab. - Tech Support Forums

DanU · January 2nd, 2002, 01:51 AM

I was trying to install a Golden Orb on a socket 7 CPU, you know, the original twist lock GORB that's responsible for so many crushed CPUs. The darn think wouldn't lock, so I put a little more muscle into it and sheared off one of the plastic tabs. GREAT! So now what are my options? Will those three-clip retention HSFs work on a Socket 7 board?

storm2k · January 2nd, 2002, 01:55 AM

before we go that far...

is your cpu still in one useable piece?

i can't see why it wouldn't as long as it was securely attached to the proc...

Atomic Rooster · January 2nd, 2002, 01:55 AM

Blasted GORB! Yes the three tab retension HSF will work on the Socket 7. I belive CompUSA sells Socket 7 coolers with those types of retension clips.

FreakyOCR · January 2nd, 2002, 01:56 AM

I dunno, but beware of the gorb's fan... they are not very good and may sieze up after year or so of continuous usage....

Coolers for socket 7 cpu's are really cheap....

The GORB was designed for s462/s370, NOT socket 7.....

tangluva · January 2nd, 2002, 02:27 AM

Whoa, hold on for a second; let's clear some stuff up:

Quote:

Originally posted by storm2k

is your cpu still in one useable piece?

Most likely it's still intact. Since it's Socket7, no matter what Socket 7 CPU you have, the core should be intact since they were very durable at that time, strong enough for a lapping actually and the only damage I'd see to be a problem is the possible ceramic casing.

Quote:

Originally posted by FreakyOCR

The GORB was designed for s462/s370, NOT socket 7.....

Not with his. His was the twist-on version, so it only went well with socket 7 or 370 products. Only the flip chip CPUs (celery 566+, duron, anything that has sealant around the core basically) are not to go with this type.

And now back to the topic. The only thing that I can think of that suits your needs is a Taisol cooler. As long as it has the full base it should be safe on your CPU. Just look for one on a online store, memorize the model no., and match it up to the taisol site to see the info. If it says Socket 7 compatible, then buy it.

Edit: For example, you'll need something like this. Cooling is overkill, but it has the very thing you're looking for.

DanU · January 2nd, 2002, 04:02 PM

One other thing I should add is that the socket originally had two tabs on either side, for the heatsinks. The socket now looks like this (the || are the tabs):

Code:

---|||--||--------
[                 ]
[                 ]
[                 ]
[                 ]
[                 ]
------------|||---

You can see that the center tab on the bottom is sheared off. Plus, the tabs that are off center are much wider than the center tabs. Will a 3-tab HSF be properly balanced with only one off-center tab holding it down?

FalcomPSX · January 2nd, 2002, 04:09 PM

does sound kinda risky, but socket 7 cpus heat up slowly, so use one and just keep an eye on your cpu for a while and see if it will work or not...

storm2k · January 2nd, 2002, 04:11 PM

maybe i missed this, but what kind of socket 7 cpu are you even using?

if it's an old pentium, i woudln't worry so much as most can be run fine with just passive cooling.

if it's amd, i'd watch carefully and if the temp gets too high rip it out.

ragtop · January 2nd, 2002, 04:29 PM

Another option is to use Arctic Silver thermal adhesive to glue the heat sink on. Just be careful how you mix it or it will never come off.

I wouldn't recommend this for a more valuable CPU, but it might be a good option to get a little more life out of an old system that isn't worth investing a lot of money in.

tangluva · January 2nd, 2002, 06:15 PM

The three tab one should work fine. The taisol is very tight fitting so it should stay well.