Any way to use Reserator / CPU block without mobo/CPU holes?
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Any way to use Reserator / CPU block without mobo/CPU holes?
Is there any way to use a Reserator / Zalamn CPU block without having a motherboard that has (Socket A) CPU mouting holes? I don't really want to have to buy another motherboard just to get some CPU holes.
Not in any easy, premade way. If you're willing/able to do some fairly sensitive modding, you may be able to work something out.
A couple of ideas:
1.The CPU block attaches via a spring clip that is similar in design to the type that many lug-mounted HS's use, except for the ends. You could probably modify or make one yourself. Essentially it'd be like the ThermalRight clip, only it's have to be extra tall to reach the top of the block. The trick would be getting the tension right.
2. Some mobo's have blank spaces for the holes, but they just weren't drilled through. If your board has the holes marked, you could drill them yourself, and hope that they didn't run any internal traces through there. Risky, but it's worked for other people.
3. Thermal epoxy it to the CPU. Hey, I never said all my ideas were good ones.
The trouble is going to be that you won't really know if it'll work until after you've shelled out $200 for it.
A couple of ideas:
1.The CPU block attaches via a spring clip that is similar in design to the type that many lug-mounted HS's use, except for the ends. You could probably modify or make one yourself. Essentially it'd be like the ThermalRight clip, only it's have to be extra tall to reach the top of the block. The trick would be getting the tension right.
2. Some mobo's have blank spaces for the holes, but they just weren't drilled through. If your board has the holes marked, you could drill them yourself, and hope that they didn't run any internal traces through there. Risky, but it's worked for other people.
3. Thermal epoxy it to the CPU. Hey, I never said all my ideas were good ones.
The trouble is going to be that you won't really know if it'll work until after you've shelled out $200 for it.
Last edited by Rusty075 on Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:32 am, edited 1 time in total.