unityofsaints Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Ooofff regular Volcano on X99, sounds like a recipe for disaster? Even on 7950X it can struggle a bit in the heavier benches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt26LFC Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Leeghoofd Posted November 15, 2023 Crew Share Posted November 15, 2023 Very nice score, you found a new socket to thrash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock990 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikecdm Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 my x99 champion came with a second mounting mechanism that had through holes. The rods for vince's pots fit no problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0minat0r Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by d0minat0r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt26LFC Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt26LFC Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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