diy waterblock mounting pressure

[periquitos]

my last diy waterblock is almost ready. just need painting and a little lapping of the base. thats my first waterblock for a64´s sockets.

when done I will put some pictures here.

please let me know how much pressure I can apply... tomorow I will buy some springs and need this info , I will use 2 springs.

[periquitos]

I found at one amd tech doc (26633_5649.pdf) that it should be about 75lbs (for the amd´s reference design). how much can I exceed this value?

[OpTiX]

not sure, i'd like to see your pics of the water block