After unpacking the Aquagate VIVA you can see that there's not much to installing the unit. It's all pre-assembled and all you need to do is configure it for the application that you intend on using it for. All of the video card mounting hardware comes included in the plastic ziploc bag and all of the required hardware for mounting the unit on the supported processor socket types are packaged in the Cooler Master accessory box. As always, Cooler Master included a multi-lingual users manual that clearly spells exactly what you need for each installation application.



Here's a shot of the video card mounting hardware accessory pack. The mounting plate for video card installation comes pre-installed on the water block pump combo.



As I stated before, the CPU mounting comes in the Cooler Master accessory box. On the back of the box is a complete parts listing as well as a list of supported CPU socket types. The conversion kit supports just about every socket type except for the older AND socket "A", but judging from mounting top plate, there should be a set of mounting holes that would fit AMD socket "A" motherboards that have the four CPU cooler mount holes around the socket.







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