AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W & XSPC Delta V3 CPU block

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Hey guys,

Does anyone know if the XSPC Delta V3 CPU waterblock attaches to and works OK with the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W running on a Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H?
It says it supports AM2 does that mean it will support the AM3? I know chips are backwards compatible but is the retention mechanism?

While I'm certain there are better cpu waterblocks out there the Delta V3 comes as part of the XSPC X20 750 water cooling kit (not sure if I'm allowed to link to it from here) I was looking to get. This will be my first experiment with water-cooling and initially the kit seemed like a good idea so I'd have everything I need. Since then I feel I've learn't enough that I could buy separate parts, but the kit is pretty cheap and I didn't want to spend too much in case I decide I don't like having a water-cooling setup for whatever reason.

I'm tempted to go for the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-038-OB&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1802 bundle as the basis for my system. but not sure if the cooler will fit.

Thanks.
 
Good to know, thanks.
I'm assuming that's just with the default bits? no special kit was needed?

Now my next question is...
As well as the overclocked Phenom II I was also going to cool a 4870x2 in the same loop.
Is the XSPC 750 pump ok to use if I expand the loop from what comes with the kit?

I was planning to get a second rad, a 120mm, to put in the loop too.
I was planning the following flow:
pump/res > CPU > 120mm Rad > 4870x2 > 240mm Rad > pump/res

Would that be viable or is the system going to kick out way too much heat?
Would a 240mm rad instead of the 120mm help?

What case could fit 2 x 240mm rads other than the CM 690 II?

My current case choice is CM 690 II or CM HAF 922 (as mention in my other recent threads). So not a massive amount of room for radiators.

It doesn't have to be the coolest WC set-up in the world, as long as it's not embarrassing (I'm hoping to get lower than most air cooled set-ups). I also don't want to spend a fortune on any of it (still need a PSU too).
 
back from the dead i knkow but thought id add to it as the text above is not following what my results show. iv had extensive testing with this block on the phenoms and its frankly worse than the stock heatsink as far as i can tell. with the small step on the base it doesnt cover the chip enough to effectivly cool it. with a c2 stepping phenom 2 @ 3.4ghz with 1.45v through it its loading around 50-55. this is with a triple rad and also a double iv tested it with. iv tried different thermal compounds but all to no avail. just installed my old swiftech block which is a poor performer compared to the modern blocks and its dropped 10 degrees instantly off the temps.

this is only my opinion but iv tried everything to get it to work effectively, if anyones used this block with success id like to know :)
 
Strange ive used a couple of blocks on the x6, the old version EK supreme which has a curved base and the HK 3 which has a flat base and found them to be very similar in temps.
im very surprised it performs so badly.
 
Iv had no issues with other blocks. Just ths particular xspc block. My guess is the step in the block as its so small it would barely cover a 5870 chip lol. Maybe im just jinxed with it -_-
 
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