Custom Waterblock/Coldplate Clamping
 

OK, I want to give this a try over the Xmas break, but I need some input from you guys first. I want to modify my water cooling system to add peltier cooling but I want to try and make a custom clamping system.

Here is what I am thinking, I have a swiftech mcw6000 water block and i want to kind of make a copy of their retension system but with a couple mods. This is what it looks like:
http://www.swiftnets.com/assets/imag...0-series-2.jpg

So if I replace the blue thing with a similar 1/8" thick peice of copper and have bolt holes at 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock. I would also make a cold plate with a similar bolting pattern.

I attaced a sketch I made.

So finally to my question :rolleyes: Would this supply enough clamping pressure?
Any other thoughts/concerns?

better 2 fasteners/side
keepout zones ?

so similar to the P4 style?

Might as well make them more robust, 2 bolts/side. Also, on the bottom plate, be sure that you dont forget the retention mechanism for the CPU. Also, how is it going to be insulated?

OK here is a new revison with the recommended changes. The top plate has a set of middle holes and the coldplate does not, this provides a place to screw the waterblock assembly to the socket (see the socket attachment).

As for insulation I am totally in the dark here and would love to hear some suggestions.

I think it looks pretty sexy like that.