need CPUsink for AM2 socket

[Wolverdick]

building from scratch...

AMD FX64 in AM2 socket...built into a thermaltake liquid cooled case, but the included CPU heat sink does not have a mounting plate for AM2 socket.

Im looking to find a heat sink that will attatch to my AM2 socket or a kit for mounting the current heat sink into AM2.

Ive been surfing around looking for something that might work without much luck...thought id try here. Thanks for the help...

[newbuilder14]

"Im looking to find a heat sink that will attatch to my AM2 socket or a kit for mounting the current heat sink into AM2. "

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If you are using liquid cooling, you need to buy a water block, not a HSF.

[Mr.Ferrari]

I would first get rid of that horrible thermaltake watercooling and get a decent setup before worrying about the waterblock.

Im not sure if thermaltake makes a am2 version of that block.

[Wolverdick]

OK i stand corrected..I need a Water Block.

Whats so bad about the thermaltake unit. Ive got a big radiator, two large fans and a working pump, just need a water block that will mount on my AM2 socket.

Currently ive gt the AMD heat sink installed and im running around 45-47 degrees celsius...

If the thermaltake units have issues, id like to know what they are...

[Mr.Ferrari]

1. Galvanic corrosion.
2. Poor performance.
3. High pressure drop
4. Poor quality parts.
5. Cracking waterblocks.
6. Anemic Pump
7. Performs nearly as good as a nice air heatsink

Overall a setup thats just asking for a leak. However if your still interested this is the waterblock I suggest:
http://www.svc.com/ddm4m2.html
Its a low restriction block that shouldnt put too much strain on the pump.

[Wolverdick]

Thanks Ferrari...I had thought getting the cooling units as part of the case would save me some hassle and money, but it sounds like ive got what i paid for. Thanks for the link...

I will probably begin research on upgrading my cooling system...

[whubbard]

wow...ferrari...those thermaltake water cooling systems must be really bad!!! 7 reasons why not to buy! OUCH!