Warning for Those Who Purchased A TechFast Build (Crappy Build Quality)

dottjt on 24/09/2021 - 09:07

So I bought an AMD build from them, and usually the CPU fan should be screwed into the motherboard, so it applies maximum pressure.

Anyway, I decided that I was going to change the CPU fan and I was trying to unscrew the existing AMD cpu fan and I couldn't figure out why the screws weren't changing pressure. Turns out, that they weren't screwed in at all! In fact, they had no ability to be screwed in, either because the computer was missing parts (possibly the case was really crappy), or the motherboard was incompatible with the CPU fan. I was shocked.

Probably worth checking your own build to see if the CPU fan is actually screwed into the motherboard. Otherwise, the thermal paste is literally the only thing holding it together.

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  • perhaps on 24/09/2021 - 09:22
    -4

    and when you contacted support they said…..

    • GoldenDragon888 on 24/09/2021 - 09:30
      +1

      He has. This is every places support forum.

      • pharkurnell on 24/09/2021 - 10:55
        +1

        OzEverythingSupport

    • [Deactivated] on 24/09/2021 - 10:44
      +3

      Why on earth would OP need/want to contact Support?!

      =====

      OP: "So I bought a PC from you and it's clear you (profanity)-up the build"

      TechFast: "You know how it goes, champ…. Low cost. Fast delivery. Quality build. PICK TWO."

      OP: "Oh….yeah."

      TechFast: "So you want support to learn how to screw-in your CPU fan?"

      OP: "Thanks. Great Chat."

      • randomusername2017 on 24/09/2021 - 12:01

        OP: "So I bought a PC from you and it's clear you (profanity)-up the build"
        TechFast: "You know how it goes, champ…. Low cost. Fast delivery. Quality build. PICK TWO."
        OP: "Oh….yeah."
        TechFast: "Fatal error between keyboard and chair- return to manufacturer"
        OP: "Thanks. Great Chat."

  • randomusername2017 on 24/09/2021 - 10:40
    -1

    I couldn't figure out

    lol, no way that cooler shipped intact with just thermal paste.

    • dottjt on 24/09/2021 - 11:46

      Yeah, I have no idea either.

  • Trance N Dance on 24/09/2021 - 11:29
    +1

    Which cooler was it? Cause the Wraith Prism and Wraith Max are held on by clips.

    • dottjt on 24/09/2021 - 11:45

      It was the standard AMD cooler that comes with the Ryzen 3600. Clips? I see four screws, one on each corner.

      • Trance N Dance on 24/09/2021 - 14:26

        That's the Wraith Stealth, and yeah that has 4 screws.

  • Master Bates on 24/09/2021 - 11:33
    +2

    A photo tells a thousand words.

    • dottjt on 24/09/2021 - 11:47
      +1

      I've released now that what's missing are the parts which are supposed to be attached to the motherboard, which you then screw the CPU fan onto.

      Don't see much point posting a picture of the motherboard without those items.

  • MS Paint on 24/09/2021 - 11:42

    Pretty sure the stock CPU cooler has black plastic mounts that are screwed into the MB. These black plastic mounts hold down the cooler with clips that are not adjustable and apply the correct force for retention and heat dissipation.

    • dottjt on 24/09/2021 - 11:45

      Do you know if they're supposed to come with the MB or the CPU?

      • MS Paint on 24/09/2021 - 11:47

        Generally with the CPU and stock cooler kit.

        Can you locate the black plastic swivel handle on the side of the cooler? It swings about 180 degrees clockwise to loosen the retention clips.

        • randomusername2017 on 24/09/2021 - 11:55

          Prism has mounts and retention clips.
          Stock cooler has four plastic lock pins that only require half turn to engage/disengage - fixed directly to motherboard mounting holes/backplate.

    • Trance N Dance on 24/09/2021 - 14:30
      +1

      Those plastic mounts come pre-attached to the motherboard and only the Wraith Prism and Wraith Max uses them. Wraith Prism comes with Ryzen 7 and 9 CPUs.

      Other CPUs come with either Wraith Stealth or Wraith Spire which are attached by 4 screws. These need those retention clip mounts to be removed before installing.

  • bazingaa on 24/09/2021 - 11:52

    What is the CPU & MB ? I had to tightly screw (even then I was not sure whether it is properly screwed) my Ryzen 5600X's stock Wraith Stealth cooler with four black screws (came in place with the cooler) to the metal plate underneath the Gigabyte B550 motherboard when I assembled it.

    found a how-to video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW__5fmMvJs

  • deme on 24/09/2021 - 12:20
    -2

    Photo? Perhaps OP is the issue?

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