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Unread 11-19-2002, 08:00 PM   #55
Cathar
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Originally posted by bigben2k
Given that the socket holes are no longer a requirement, it makes sense to drop them: not all mobo manufacturers are going to keep them.
Yes, but socket tabs do break...

I wouldn't buy a mobo + water-cooling unless it had the through-motherboard mounts.

The 4 holes are now just optional. All top-end overclocking boards are keeping them, and yes, that even includes the Abit NF2 board which will be released with the 4 holes.
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