Can CPU backplates be bought separately?

Question

I purchsed a Noctua NH-D14 heatsink+fans CPU cooler for my socket 1155 CPU, for a new PC I'm building. However, I misplaced its backplate that fits on the back of the motherboard over the stock backplate. Is there any place where can buy a replacement? I don't think third-party backplates have to be specific to particular coolers, I guess all socket 1155 backplates are standard, as long as the bolt holes are aligned with the holes on the motherboard and it fits over the motherboard's backplate. I checked Maplin's website and unfortunately I don't see any CPU backplates listed.

Only one thing stopping me now from poceeding onto connecting all my components and building my computer, is this missing bl**dy backplate.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Email Noctua and see if they can supply one. You might also find mounting kits for your heatsink separately on Newegg.

Answer 2

Of course they have them... They forget them in the package all the time. You can get by with the stock heatsink until then. Just don't forget to wipe off the junk paste on the stock heatsink and use some real stuff.



They do have some kind of backplate compatibility kit. You fill out a form and send it in. Check the pictures first to make sure it looks right. But it said it would work with all coolers. Might as well get it anyway since it's free.



http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&setlng=en&products_id=30

Answer 3

I've never had the issue, so I cant say whether or not they sell backplates separately. My only suggestion is that you call or send an e-mail to the manufacturer and ask if you can purchase a replacement backplate for your model.

Answer 4

I assume you are saying to replace the back plate to the CPU itself. Not the Heat Sink. I never seen any company sell the back plate EVER in my experience. And from my own Knowledge if you was to even try to put one of those on. You would most likely ruin the bottom of the CPU itself.



Option one: Contact the Manufacturer to fix it for you. (They made it so they should be able to fix it.)

Option two: Buy a new CPU!