Anyone know if they make a adapter so you can use a socket A heatsink on a socket 754?

[Brutuskend]

I bought a Volcano 12 heatsink (for socket A) then decided to go with a different M/B using a socket 754. Does anyone know if anyone makes an adapter?

 

[Cruise51]

An adapter like that would be pretty handy. I have some Socket A heatsinks collecting dust that could be given a new life.

 

[TankGuys]

I imagine something could be made... but I think the cost to make it would render it more economical to just buy a new HS

 

[Cruise51]

For the cheaper coolers that'd be true, but for the more expensive ones; this would be a great alternative to buying a new one.

 

[TrevorRC]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I bought a Volcano 12 heatsink (for socket A) then decided to go with a different M/B using a socket 754. Does anyone know if anyone makes an adapter?

It'd be impossible, so far as I can imagine.
Completely different architecture.

Correction:

Impossible with any realistic amount of money

 

[Cruise51]

I suppose you could make your own mounting system if your motherboard has mounting holes. Just remove the socket A clip and put in a bar with holes drilled in it where the mounting holes are.

 

[zest]

Woul d this not have been good for soket A!
http://www.thermalright.com/a_news/main_news_si97.htm

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I bought a Volcano 12 heatsink (for socket A) then decided to go with a different M/B using a socket 754. Does anyone know if anyone makes an adapter?

I have never seen an adapter that will allow you to mount a Socket 462 H/S to a Socket 754 processor Brutuskend.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I bought a Volcano 12 heatsink (for socket A) then decided to go with a different M/B using a socket 754. Does anyone know if anyone makes an adapter?

I did a decent search Brutus, it doesn't look good. Did you ask your followers in OT

Given what you are very skilled at, have you considered making your own adapter ?
I don't even know what a Volcano 12 looks like but for a fellow old fart I offer a deal.
PM me if your interested in buying a brand new Zalman 7000 Cu/Al for real cheap.
It was bought two years ago and never installed.

Even if your not interested in the above, consider selling or returning the Socket A cooler
and buying a HSF that is upward compatable. Wish I could be of more help to a fine member.


...Galvanized

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
I bought a Volcano 12 heatsink (for socket A) then decided to go with a different M/B using a socket 754. Does anyone know if anyone makes an adapter?

I did a decent search Brutus, it doesn't look good. Did you ask your followers in OT

Given what you are very skilled at, have you considered making your own adapter ?
I don't even know what a Volcano 12 looks like but for a fellow old fart I offer a deal.
PM me if your interested in buying a brand new Zalman 7000 Cu/Al for real cheap.
It was bought two years ago and never installed.

Even if your not interested in the above, consider selling or returning the Socket A cooler
and buying a HSF that is upward compatable. Wish I could be of more help to a fine member.


...Galvanized

Thanks!
I could probably make one but I would hate to screw it up and fry a CPU though. I did that sometime back with a homemade shim...

How much would you be asking for the cooler you have.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

PM sent.

...Galvanized