I apologise for the really newbie question. I was using this freaking huge heatsink in my computer and at first, it was a really good heatsink. But lately, my computer has been getting pretty hot and has slowed down quite a bit (though that might just mean it's time for a format). Anyway, I figured I would open up the computer to see what's going on in there and I noticed that the heatsink wasn't making very good contact with the processor. I have a look closer and I notice a bit of plastic had fallen off the mount that the heatsink uses to clamp onto the motherboard.
Long story short, I'm currently using a crappier (lighter) heatsink in the hope that it won't completely disconnect and fall through my graphics card. I need to know how I can go about getting a new mount. Has anyone ever bought a heatsink before? If so, do you know if the mount comes with it? Or (worse case) will I need to buy a new motherboard? Oh, and just in case it matters, it's an AM2 motherboard.
I should remember really, since I built this computer myself, but it's the first one I've ever built and I have a horrible memory.
PS The "little plastic bit" that I'm talking about can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/viewPhoto?uname=opteron.delivery&aid=5003946683877836993&iid=5003964550941788370(The two bits of plastic which stick out, next to the screws)
PPS Been a while since I last posted here, I'm kinda surpriced it's still around. I was looking for help and remembered this place because of all of the insanely smart people here *Ends shameless sucking up*
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