Creature:
1) Is it a BE-Cooling block?
My CPU block is from BE-Cooling but the NorthBridge CHIPSET water block is from Cool-computers.
2)Use a cold-plate?
No, I felt that it really wasn't necessary.
3)Useing a TEC a problem?
No, I am only cooling my VIA chipset with the TEC and since it doesnt put out much heat to begin with, works rather well. I am wondering whether or not I should have use a higher wattage one though....
4) Mounting?
Mounting the thing was the most difficult part of the assembly. Main problem was finding the correct size screws to go through the MB. (Killed my original MB by using slightly too large screws; doh!) Used self-adheasive foam on back side of MB and used large washers on back side. TEC between block and chipset is held by pressure, Artic-SliverII, and Slicone (to prevent condensation.
5) Risk of shorting out?
There is always a risk when doing this kind of stuff. (Key note: killed original MB
) But the foam on the back keeps the washers from touching the MB backside and that is the only real place that I could ground out the block from.
Any other questions?