TC-4 Rev.2 on A64?

[dreammmatt]

Hi all! Was just wondering, does the Athlon64 boards have the same mounting holes as the AthlonXP? Because I was wondering if I would be able to utilize my D-Tek TC-4 Rev.2 Waterblock still if I get one. (If not, is there still some way I could make it work.)

[Cyrix_2k]

I looked on Cathar's site and it appears the mounting holes are indeed different. However, you can make a conversion kit to make your TC-4 work.

[Cyrix_2k]

Here's the info from his website. Notice this is for the cascade.

"$18 AUD - Aluminium AMD/SocketA->AMD/XP64 mounting bracket

Includes longer clamping screws, stand-off washers, and XP64 mounting bolts.

Allows an AMD Socket A Cascade block to be mounted onto any AMD Socket 754/939/940 system that provides the AMD XP64 motherboard mounting back-plate.

Includes Intel Socket 478 mounting holes, however the plate may not fit all Intel Socket 478 boards due to being larger than Intel Socket 478 standard specifications. Plate measures 100mmx75mm. "

Here's the linkage: http://www.employees.org/~slf/lrwb/

Under Cascade, click "Ordering and Pricing" then scroll down until you see the info I posted.

If Cathar still has those in stock, I think that will allow you to use your TC-4 or any other AMD XP block on the A64.

[dreammmatt]

oh cool - thanx for the info

[Cyrix_2k]

You're welcome, hope it works out. BTW, it does say it's for the cascade, but why would the cascade mout any different then any other block?

[aldamon]

BUMP!

I don't want to ditch my TC-4 when I buy an Athlon 64. When will D-Tek offer a conversion kit?