First post, by smtkr
I have acquired a Geforce 3 card with no heatsink. As a project, I'm thinking about attaching a socket 479 rackmount server heatsink and fan. I'll need to modify the cooler in order line up the mounting holes.
I'm only familiar with mounting heatsinks using the holes labeled 1 in my attached picture. But I noticed that there are four through-holes with a metal ring inside them (labeled 2 in my attachment).
1. What are these holes for?
2. Can I use them to mount my cooler?
3. Are they electrically connected to anything on the card?
4. Which kind of fastener would be best for attaching and providing tension to the cooler? The backplate that came with the cooler won't work because it will smash the SMD components on the back of the card.