zuldan wrote on Yesterday, 17:41:Thermaltake Volcano 11+ Cooler Xaser Edition - Pure copper heat sink https://www.ebay.com/itm/126561673010
Info and reviews https://www.newegg.com/thermaltake-volcano-11 … N82E16835106031
Bought it. There are now 9 available.
cyclone3d wrote on Yesterday, 16:40:That is really strange. I've never had issues like that. Makes no sense. […]
PcBytes wrote on Yesterday, 13:49:PSU: Chieftec GPS-350FB-101A (Delta, recapped), Corsair TX850M (v1, orange) […]
cyclone3d wrote on Yesterday, 13:40:That sounds like something else is at play. Having that many components that refuse to cooperate is very suspicious. […]
That sounds like something else is at play. Having that many components that refuse to cooperate is very suspicious.
Have you tried a different power supply? If so, what brand and model and gold old are the ones you have tried?
Has that motherboard been recapped?
Do you have another socket 462 motherboard you can use to test?
PSU: Chieftec GPS-350FB-101A (Delta, recapped), Corsair TX850M (v1, orange)
Motherboard uses Rubycons exclusively (no Nichicon)
Tested on 7N400 Pro2, same behavior across all T-Bred chips.
That is really strange. I've never had issues like that. Makes no sense.
The dropping to a lower multiplier on some CPUs is normal behaviour.
Have you tried lower voltage on the T-Breds? Default voltage is max 1.65v. I wouldn't feel safe going over 1.85v with excellent cooling unless using sub-ambient cooling and even then that would only be for max speed runs.
You should be able to get at least a couple hundred Mhz extra at about default voltage.
Ok, looking up some more stuff since it has been so many years since I have had a regular T-Bird.
1. It sounds like the draw from the 5v rail is really high and most newer boards may have issues with powering them.
2. May / probably need heatsinks on the VRMs to keep them cool.
3. You want a PSU with 30A+ on the 5V rail. Higher than 30A is better.
4. Pushing that much amperage on 5v through the 20-pin ATX connector can be a problem and may overheat and possibly even melt the plastic on the connector - need to keep it cool. Making sure the connector has a really good connection should help somewhat.
5. Newer boards may not handle the multiplier as expected, even with the bridge unlock done.
6. Newer boards that have the 4-pin connector, have a different VRM design than those that don't. Those that don't have a much better design for 5v heavy loads. Apparently when converting those types of boards to accept power from the 12v connector, you get a much more efficient setup along with much cooler running VRMs.
Hmmmmm. Now I want to mod one of my ASUS A7N8X v2.0 boards.
supercordo wrote on Yesterday, 17:56:Bought it. There are now 9 available.
….now the rest of us will consult our wives 🤣
Good luck!!
supercordo wrote on 2026-06-17, 00:36:zuldan wrote on 2026-06-16, 23:12:supercordo wrote on 2026-06-16, 22:19:This is what i have been using. It is compatible with Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478, LGA775), AMD Athlon/Duron/Athlon XP (Socket A/462), and Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939/940).
It be going on my DFI LANParty UT nF4 Ultra-D when im done playing with Socket A. Socket 939 will probable be the next Aiming for the stars.
That thing looks so good. Unobtainium 🙁
Its one of my prized possessions.
I might be able to get a WB4 with WB2 socket 462 mounting kit. Do you think that would work?
zuldan wrote on Today, 01:35:supercordo wrote on 2026-06-17, 00:36:zuldan wrote on 2026-06-16, 23:12:That thing looks so good. Unobtainium 🙁
Its one of my prized possessions.
I might be able to get a WB4 with WB2 socket 462 mounting kit. Do you think that would work?
Im not sure, the wb4 has the hose connector in the middle. If its a good price might be worth trying.
supercordo wrote on Today, 02:03:zuldan wrote on Today, 01:35:supercordo wrote on 2026-06-17, 00:36:Its one of my prized possessions.
I might be able to get a WB4 with WB2 socket 462 mounting kit. Do you think that would work?
Im not sure, the wb4 has the hose connector in the middle. If its a good price might be worth trying.
Unfortunately, it's ultra expensive so I'm going to try get the seller to test a 462 setup before purchasing. Trying to Google someone else with this sort of setup.
What's interesting is 3dguru mentions 462 is supported https://www.guru3d.com/review/zalman-reserato … -review/page-3/
I see what you mean by the hose connector being in the middle. Bugger!
I wonder if I could make my own little metal bracket to fit around the hose.
The WB3 doesn't official support 462 (well from what I could tell). Are you using a bracket from a WB2 462 system?
The wb3 gold come with the bracket for 462. Its the bottom right setup in your pic.
If you use the provided bracket that goes around the pipe it might line up with the holes with the two metal brackets that are used on the holes on the motherboard.
supercordo wrote on Today, 02:36:The wb3 gold come with the bracket for 462. Its the bottom right setup in your pic.
If you use the provided bracket that goes around the pipe it might line up with the holes with the two metal brackets that are used on the holes on the motherboard.
Yes you're right. Hopefully it will line up. I could adjust the height with some washers.
Going to send the seller this pic
zuldan wrote on Yesterday, 17:41:Thermaltake Volcano 11+ Cooler Xaser Edition - Pure copper heat sink https://www.ebay.com/itm/126561673010
Info and reviews https://www.newegg.com/thermaltake-volcano-11 … N82E16835106031
Very nice, very rare to see so many come up.
eBay reckons £146.28 incl VAT and Shipping to the UK for a pair (Roughly $193). My man maths priorities are struggling... Do I bite the bullet and get a pair, or do I go full man maths brave pill and invest a few hundred £ into modding a Dual Athlon MP rig with some modified Chinese waterblocks.....
geordiepingu wrote on Today, 07:49:zuldan wrote on Yesterday, 17:41:Thermaltake Volcano 11+ Cooler Xaser Edition - Pure copper heat sink https://www.ebay.com/itm/126561673010
Info and reviews https://www.newegg.com/thermaltake-volcano-11 … N82E16835106031
Very nice, very rare to see so many come up.
eBay reckons £146.28 incl VAT and Shipping to the UK for a pair (Roughly $193). My man maths priorities are struggling... Do I bite the bullet and get a pair, or do I go full man maths brave pill and invest a few hundred £ into modding a Dual Athlon MP rig with some modified Chinese waterblocks.....
Think of it as an investment. You could probably sell it for double the price in a couple of years 😝
supercordo wrote on Today, 02:36:The wb3 gold come with the bracket for 462. Its the bottom right setup in your pic.
If you use the provided bracket that goes around the pipe it might line up with the holes with the two metal brackets that are used on the holes on the motherboard.
Would it be difficult to get a Zalman Reserator for the WB4? How rare are they? And what are you using with your WB3?
zuldan wrote on Today, 08:12:supercordo wrote on Today, 02:36:The wb3 gold come with the bracket for 462. Its the bottom right setup in your pic.
If you use the provided bracket that goes around the pipe it might line up with the holes with the two metal brackets that are used on the holes on the motherboard.
Would it be difficult to get a Zalman Reserator for the WB4? How rare are they? And what are you using with your WB3?
Was also trying to hunt one of these down!!!!
geordiepingu wrote on Today, 07:49:Very nice, very rare to see so many come up.
eBay reckons £146.28 incl VAT and Shipping to the UK for a pair (Roughly $193). My man maths priorities are struggling... Do I bite the bullet and get a pair, or do I go full man maths brave pill and invest a few hundred £ into modding a Dual Athlon MP rig with some modified Chinese waterblocks.....
I couldn’t help myself. I bought one. Seller offered US $41.25 (25.00% off)
geordiepingu wrote on Today, 08:26:zuldan wrote on Today, 08:12:supercordo wrote on Today, 02:36:The wb3 gold come with the bracket for 462. Its the bottom right setup in your pic.
If you use the provided bracket that goes around the pipe it might line up with the holes with the two metal brackets that are used on the holes on the motherboard.
Would it be difficult to get a Zalman Reserator for the WB4? How rare are they? And what are you using with your WB3?
Was also trying to hunt one of these down!!!!
That actually looks like a horrible design for a radiator. The efficiency in actually removing heat has to be terrible.
cyclone3d wrote on Today, 13:39:geordiepingu wrote on Today, 08:26:zuldan wrote on Today, 08:12:Would it be difficult to get a Zalman Reserator for the WB4? How rare are they? And what are you using with your WB3?
Was also trying to hunt one of these down!!!!
That actually looks like a horrible design for a radiator. The efficiency in actually removing heat has to be terrible.
When it came out it had very bad reviews. Good for holding ice water tho.
Im running a custom loop.
...not giving up. In this moment there are two (maybe 3) mighty Boards floating around in germany.
266-MHz x 10 CL2 is the goal.
The Sandman wrote on Today, 15:59:...not giving up. In this moment there are two (maybe 3) mighty Boards floating around in germany.
266-MHz x 10 CL2 is the goal.
Good luck!!!
