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On 12/25/24 1:22 PM, chrisv wrote:
> Farley Flud wrote:
> 
>> Well, Intel does provide "tunnels" through the vanes to accommodate a screwdriver
>> but an 8-inch screwdriver shaft would be needed.
> 
> I've never seen an Intel heatsick that large!
> 
>> The best I have is a shaft of about 4 inches.
> 
> Poor you.   8)
> 
>> Anyway, the worst is over.  All I need is a vid card and a power supply and I will
>> bring it to life.
>>
>> This will happen in the weeks ahead.
>>
>> There's no hurry.
> 
> I agree it's best to stretch-out the fun (and the frustration).  


YMMV, depending on what its purpose is ... e.g. work vs hobby.


> I'm building a new PC myself, this Winter.  I've got everything except the
> power supply and heatsink/fan, which are back-ordered.  I can borrow
> those items from work to play some before they arrive.

I recently deployed a new laptop.  Hardware arrived on Tuesday; had the 
time on Friday to get it unpacked, up & running all in the margins on a 
single day ... quite unlike Feeb's trials & tribulations.

After a week or so to confirm settings & burn-in for infant mortality, 
I've now wiped the old one; it'll be shipped back for a small credit.

-hh