Will my 3 year old cpu water block work well with new build.

Will1112 · 12 Jul 2017 at 22:04

Hello,

I am building a new water-cooled pc. I normally buy my parts from Overclockers. I would try and save a few pounds by using some of my old stuff.

I have a 3 year old HEAT KILLER REV3.0 Cooling water block. Really nice block made from brass.

Will it be suitable for my new system? I am buying the RYZEN 5 / 6 CORE CPU and probably an ASUS board to suit.

I also have the HD4890 BRASS cooling block for my old Radeon 4890 Graphics card. Would this be obsolete?

Thanks
Will

Avathar77 · 12 Jul 2017 at 23:16

Ryzen is AM4 socket. Chances are, your block does not have an AM4 backplate or mounting. Also, only CH6 motherboard has AM3+ and AM4 mounting holes so if you take that board you may be able to use the block, if it has AM3 mounting, you will need a AM3 back plate though(which can be bought for few pounds)

Will1112 · 13 Jul 2017 at 00:05

Many Thanks

doyll · 13 Jul 2017 at 10:46

There is an AM4 mount upgrade for your Heatkiller IV for about 20 Euro.
Watercool lists a "Conversion Kit Heatkiller IV for AMD" for AM4 mounting (and other mounts)