Quick Late night waterblock question

[Sidekick™]

I have obtained a D-tek Tc-4 poly topped 1/2" waterblock. I believe I seen this block was meant to mount for amd chips? If so would there be any possible way to mount on an intel? If i took the heat shield off, then would it possibly mount correctly? I haven't taken the chance to check for myself yet. I just thought i'd ask a few questions.

[eXCeSS]

What is a "heat sheild"
the top of the waterblock?

I think you need that to run correctly.
You could make a top for it or possibly buy one from dtek.

[Sidekick™]

I believe the heat shield is what is covering the actual Intel Chip. Isn't it called a heat shield? I could be wrong.

[ZachM]

Oh, the integrated heat spreader (IHS). Don't take that off. The IHS isn't the problem with mounting an AMD block to an Intel board. The mounting holes are different. D-tek sells an adapter. You can make your own if you're handy with metal work.

[Sidekick™]

Ah thanks. I wasn't sure if I was able to buy an adapter.