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Unread 12-06-2004, 03:22 PM   #1
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Default 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:


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 Would this supply enough clamping pressure?
Any other thoughts/concerns?
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Unread 12-06-2004, 03:26 PM   #2
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better 2 fasteners/side
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Unread 12-06-2004, 03:29 PM   #3
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so similar to the P4 style?
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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?
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Unread 12-06-2004, 04:26 PM   #5
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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.
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Unread 06-15-2005, 11:03 AM   #6
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I think it looks pretty sexy like that.
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