Ooofff regular Volcano on X99, sounds like a recipe for disaster? Even on 7950X it can struggle a bit in the heavier benches.

6 hours ago, unityofsaints said:

Ooofff regular Volcano on X99, sounds like a recipe for disaster? Even on 7950X it can struggle a bit in the heavier benches.

Yeah wanted to use my Trex but the rods didn't fit.  The volcano rods are thicker and fit the socket.

 

Not sure what anyone else did on this board for mounting a pot

Very nice score, you found a new socket to thrash

6 hours ago, Matt26LFC said:

Yeah wanted to use my Trex but the rods didn't fit.  The volcano rods are thicker and fit the socket.

 

Not sure what anyone else did on this board for mounting a pot

The backplate on lga2011/2066 is M4x0.7 threads which is the same as the mounting rods elmor uses. Vince uses 6-32 rods. Did you check if the larger m4 rods will fit in the Trex top? There might be enough clearance, I'm not at home so can't check/measure myself.

If you want you can modify the backplate to fit the 6-32 rods, and it will still work with M4 mounting for a waterblock ect. I did this to three mobos without issue. Remove the ILM/backplate. Drill the holes out with a 3.55mm drill, then chase the threads with M4x0.7 tap. Reinstall the ILM/backplate. The 6-32 rods will pass through, and standard m4 mounting posts still work. Just be careful with the m4 stuff as the threads are pretty shallow (weakened). Obviously do at your own risk, I assume no responsibility for any damage  

my x99 champion came with a second mounting mechanism that had through holes. The rods for vince's pots fit no problem with that.

Why is problem? Only put M4 rods in standard socket mounting system and all working.  6-32 can pass but to thight m3 rodns can pass easy but from easiest way is M4 rods. No need backplate because front and back of ILM hold with screw

Edited November 15, 20231 yr by d0minat0r

On 11/15/2023 at 2:06 PM, bigblock990 said:

The backplate on lga2011/2066 is M4x0.7 threads which is the same as the mounting rods elmor uses. Vince uses 6-32 rods. Did you check if the larger m4 rods will fit in the Trex top? There might be enough clearance, I'm not at home so can't check/measure myself.

If you want you can modify the backplate to fit the 6-32 rods, and it will still work with M4 mounting for a waterblock ect. I did this to three mobos without issue. Remove the ILM/backplate. Drill the holes out with a 3.55mm drill, then chase the threads with M4x0.7 tap. Reinstall the ILM/backplate. The 6-32 rods will pass through, and standard m4 mounting posts still work. Just be careful with the m4 stuff as the threads are pretty shallow (weakened). Obviously do at your own risk, I assume no responsibility for any damage  

Thanks for the advice, I may end up giving that ago ?

23 hours ago, Mikecdm said:

my x99 champion came with a second mounting mechanism that had through holes. The rods for vince's pots fit no problem with that.

Checked my box had no such mounting mechanism