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babybunny · 08-09-2004, 12:25 PM

I'm looking at the Epox EP-8KDA3J but there does not appear to be any chipset mounting holes for a waterblock (thinking about the Swiftech MCW20). It appears that the only way to attach a waterblock would be thermal tape. Is this safe, especially for a waterblock that's as massive as the Swiftech?

08-09-2004, 12:25 PM	#1
babybunny Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA - Ohio Posts: 120	Is mounting a chipset WB without mobo mounting holes safe? I'm looking at the Epox EP-8KDA3J but there does not appear to be any chipset mounting holes for a waterblock (thinking about the Swiftech MCW20). It appears that the only way to attach a waterblock would be thermal tape. Is this safe, especially for a waterblock that's as massive as the Swiftech?