Best hold down for waterblock...

[RainMaQer]

What would be the best way to hold a waterblock to an Athlon XP? The mobo will be an 8KHA+... the waterblock is going to be made by me... but I'm wondering about the hold down... How? Any links or advice? Thanks.

 

[FireMogle]

duct tape?

 

[RainMaQer]

Not quite bro

I'm wondering... well for starters if the 8kha+ has those four holes... if it does... should I use those? Or should I use the socket lugs... and where can I get a hold down at? If its for the four holes how do I use them?

 

[JFettig]

definetly use the holes!
use some bolts and springs, and some rubber washers....

and if your block cant put them holes in it make a plex clamp like mine....

*crap on the rong ocmputer, dont have a pic...*

 

[RainMaQer]

definetly use the holes!
use some bolts and springs, and some rubber washers....

and if your block cant put them holes in it make a plex clamp like mine....

*crap on the rong ocmputer, dont have a pic...*

Is there somewhere I can buy one? I'm still new at socket A waterblock design so I'm a little unsure of my talents in this area... especially with the clamping.

 

[tft]

Go to a local hardware store. Be sure to get nylon screws, and bolts though, you don't want to take any chances. I think the that are about 1/8" wide or something like that? Anyone know that exact measurments?

*edit*
Oops, you meant one already assembled. If you don't want to make your own hold downs you should look into either of these two blocks. They both come with mounting hardware
http://www.dangerden.com/mall/maze2.asp
http://www.geminicool.com/

 

[RainMaQer]

Go to a local hardware store. Be sure to get nylon screws, and bolts though, you don't want to take any chances. I think the that are about 1/8" wide or something like that? Anyone know that exact measurments?

*edit*
Oops, you meant one already assembled. If you don't want to make your own hold downs you should look into either of these two blocks. They both come with mounting hardware
http://www.dangerden.com/mall/maze2.asp
http://www.geminicool.com/

I don't want to buy a waterblock... I make my own... I just want to buy the hold down... more so I can use the design to make my own later.

 

[JFettig]

show us a pic of yoru block to help us out....
and have you already started? if not you can make the block 2x3in and put the holes rite in the block...

 

[RainMaQer]

show us a pic of yoru block to help us out....
and have you already started? if not you can make the block 2x3in and put the holes rite in the block...

I think thats how I'm gonna end up doing it... but I was hoping for an alternative... the block hasn't been started yet... still wondering what to use... copper (need to order it still) or aluminum (already have enough).

Hmmm... gonna post something in the classifieds perhaps...

 

[Diggrr]

www.dangerden.com and www.caseetc.com both sell the plexi/bolt holddowns seperately.

For your info, if you'd like to roll your own, the holes are 2.6" x 1.42" on center. I also attached a pic to show how the hardware is arranged. The springs should take around 15 pounds of pressure to compress, so you can pick them out at the hardware store. The (#6 or #8) bolts and especially the washers on the mobo should be plastic.

Have fun!

 

[The Overclocker]

you can also get a hold down here: http://becooling.safeshopper.com/6/cat6.htm?885 but the thing to remember is that the hold down are all the same and quite basic - a better idea is now you know what to use is go and make your own.