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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with AMD processors => Topic started by: JRocksMyLyfe on December 04, 2011, 01:45:54 am

Title: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: JRocksMyLyfe on December 04, 2011, 01:45:54 am

So, I got the Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3.
While installing the CPU and heatsink, I noticed the Turbo 3D part located directly below the CPU was a bit loose and wobly.
It doesn't seem to be causing any harm, but I'm not sure if I should just RMA it or go on with the build and see if it still works.
Here's a picture of the mobo so you can see where I'm looking.

(http://media.schottenland.de/pi/Gigabyte-GA-880GMA-USB3.jpg)

Title: Re: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on December 04, 2011, 02:23:32 am

Hi JRocksMyLyfe,  ;)

Have you check if under motherboard, a ''grip'' is correct inserted ...

I am not sure about this piece.
If you have a possibility to add a little picture here.. under and maybe base surface of Turbo 3D part.

Gloup_Gloup

Title: Re: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: JRocksMyLyfe on December 04, 2011, 02:42:41 am

Well, the northbridge seems to have readjusted itself into place without being loose anymore.
I'm still in the process of putting together the pc. I'll have to check temps once I boot it up.

Title: Re: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: Dark Mantis on December 04, 2011, 06:29:12 am

Hi

It shouldn't be anything to worry about and the worst case scenario is that the heatsink might not be 100% contacted to the surface of the chip as the TIM has moved.  However it is unlikely to make a huge difference and I would just suggest keeping an eye on the temperature for a while when you first run it.

Title: Re: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: teknology9 on December 04, 2011, 09:57:26 am

Ultimately you have spent your hard earned $'s on this MB......if you have a doubt then return it as it may be better in the long run. However, the choice is yours.

Title: Re: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3 --- Loose part on motherboard.
Post by: jabberwocky on December 04, 2011, 08:31:20 pm

I have built PCs with 4 such gigabyte 785/880 version  boards  recently and there is nothing to worry about ,the main heatsink is below the flashy cover ,the assembly is spring loaded and cannot rotate ,at worse it rocks a little and gives a clicky sound . its not been a problem for me ,and on 3 of the 4 boards it was like that . just refrain from using it as a handle and you will be ok .