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AngryAlpaca · 01-26-2006, 10:19 PM

Universal can be defined as "Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses."

In reality, true universality is nearly impossible for anything regarding motherboards, due to the wide variety of motherboards made, for a variety of different reasons. However, it is widely expected that "universal" items will fit the majority of a certain style of motherboards, barring a few completely abnormal models eg. that a "universal" waterblock that allegedly fits ("universally") all socket A motherboards WILL fit on one's particular socket A motherboard. Unless, though, I have that completely abnormal model. It would then be assumed that that model was obscure enough to not be considered in the decision to call it "universal". The Abit NF7-S motherboard was one of the most popular motherboards in the Socket A era, if I recall correctly, as it allowed the highest CPU clock speeds, as per Cathar's testing. Therefore, I would assume that a "universal" waterblock that states specifically that it fits Socket A would fit the NF7-S and the DFI Infinity LANboy [the other popular one, for its high FSB's] above all else.

On November 26th or so, I ordered several items from Voyeurmods, including a Swiftech Apogee "universal" waterblock. It took nearly two months to ship, but that's not the point. I received this waterblock today, and due to all the commotion, checked it for shavings. None! Yay!

Then, I cleaned the bottom, and applied Arctic Silver Ceramique, as per the instructions, and place it over the CPU. Er, not quite over the CPU. About 1cm to the right of the CPU because of a small design aspect the creators of the "universal" Apogee waterblock may have missed: A HUGE BANK OF CAPACITORS! Not little capacitors, either. These are a central point of focus when looking at an NF7-S.

Alas...

I honestly expected better from Swiftech. Much, much better. This seems like an error that an amateur would make, or a company that didn't happen to list Socket 478 on their website as something that it fits, without making a note that it doesn't fit one of the most popular motherboards of that type.

That is all.

01-26-2006, 10:19 PM	#1
AngryAlpaca Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 631	Swiftech, universality and you Universal can be defined as "Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses." In reality, true universality is nearly impossible for anything regarding motherboards, due to the wide variety of motherboards made, for a variety of different reasons. However, it is widely expected that "universal" items will fit the majority of a certain style of motherboards, barring a few completely abnormal models eg. that a "universal" waterblock that allegedly fits ("universally") all socket A motherboards WILL fit on one's particular socket A motherboard. Unless, though, I have that completely abnormal model. It would then be assumed that that model was obscure enough to not be considered in the decision to call it "universal". The Abit NF7-S motherboard was one of the most popular motherboards in the Socket A era, if I recall correctly, as it allowed the highest CPU clock speeds, as per Cathar's testing. Therefore, I would assume that a "universal" waterblock that states specifically that it fits Socket A would fit the NF7-S and the DFI Infinity LANboy [the other popular one, for its high FSB's] above all else. On November 26th or so, I ordered several items from Voyeurmods, including a Swiftech Apogee "universal" waterblock. It took nearly two months to ship, but that's not the point. I received this waterblock today, and due to all the commotion, checked it for shavings. None! Yay! Then, I cleaned the bottom, and applied Arctic Silver Ceramique, as per the instructions, and place it over the CPU. Er, not quite over the CPU. About 1cm to the right of the CPU because of a small design aspect the creators of the "universal" Apogee waterblock may have missed: A HUGE BANK OF CAPACITORS! Not little capacitors, either. These are a central point of focus when looking at an NF7-S. Alas... I honestly expected better from Swiftech. Much, much better. This seems like an error that an amateur would make, or a company that didn't happen to list Socket 478 on their website as something that it fits, without making a note that it doesn't fit one of the most popular motherboards of that type. That is all.