Modding Zalman 7700 Cu with Panaflo 120mm U1A

[rexian]

Modding Zalman 7700 Cu with Panaflo 120mm U1A

Yes...that's the plan. I have modded my existing Zalman 7700 AlCu and pulled out that 5 volter and cut out the Panaflo 120mm U1A beast from its frame. Then I carefully drilled holes in it to stick the Zalman Fan holder. The problem I am facing now is that the bottom of the heatsink has my fingerprints on it. A total mistake that I simply can't get rid of by cleaning it with Articlean 2. I used my camera's lens cleaning cloth to wipe the prints off. Did not work to my satisfaction. It is a lint free cloth from Pentax. How do I get rid of the fingerprints?

Now, the weight of the Panaflo out of the frame is at least two times the weight of the Zalman stock fan. I am not planning to play soccer or basketball with my pc but, my worry is that with the weight of 7700 Cu or AlCu on the MoBo alongwith a high-rpm fan attached to it, am I looking at a total destruction of my pc before its even born?

Has anyone tried this before? Please be kind and help me out here with your recomendations and suggestions as always...

- Rex

[RyderOCZ]

You can clean the bottom with Rubbing Alcohol, Paint Thinner, or some Carburetor Cleaner / Brake Clean works well too (those last 2 evaporate so fast....no residue :thumb: ) If you use Paint Thinner...I recommend Alcohol after to get rid of residue.

You are still only changing the total weight by a couple Ounces I bet...should'nt be to much of an issue...IMO.