Hi all .... finished assembling up new HTPC last week ... and setting up all software & IR (inc. harmony config) a couple of days ago... so only had time to post this now.
Wesena ITX5 - w/o drive 'cage' in place.
A word of warning to those using an ASRock FM2A75M-ITX motherboard and the Gelid Slim Silence cooler (probably other coolers with own retention mechanisms too).
On replacing the factory HSF retention mech. with the Gelid one I realised there's a 'chip' (transistor / voltage regulator) in the way which would end up taking the tension of the tightened heatsink. I recommend installing ~5mm worth of nylon washers on each of the 4 posts before installing the base to the motherboard - I was lucky enough to have a few running around.
Gelid retention mechanism w/o washers - notice curve when tightened!
Close up!
Wesena ITX5 - w/o drive 'cage' in place.
A word of warning to those using an ASRock FM2A75M-ITX motherboard and the Gelid Slim Silence cooler (probably other coolers with own retention mechanisms too).
On replacing the factory HSF retention mech. with the Gelid one I realised there's a 'chip' (transistor / voltage regulator) in the way which would end up taking the tension of the tightened heatsink. I recommend installing ~5mm worth of nylon washers on each of the 4 posts before installing the base to the motherboard - I was lucky enough to have a few running around.
Gelid retention mechanism w/o washers - notice curve when tightened!
Close up!
