Ohkay this is directly from Chris:
Heatsinks
If it's over 2 inches, or over 1/4 the size of the board.
It must be removed.
Fans
"All fans must be removed from all materials regardless of size"
That generally covers it.
Quote:
My standard reply to the heatsink question is if it is about 2 inches
or larger, or if there was a cpu that was removed under it, the
heatsink must be removed. Especially, as you stated, the HS is 1/4 the
size of the board it certainly needs to go.
All fans must be removed from all materials regardless of size.