Rampage II Extreme Waterblocks [Archive]

crazy1323

11-23-2008, 11:34 AM

I just ordered the following for my current build and I need some waterblocks now.

Rampage II Extreme (X58 Chipset, not the regular Rampage)
Intel Core i7 EE 965
16GB's Dominator DDR3 1600 (6 X 2GB)

I need a Core i7 mount for my D-Tek V2 and some blocks for the MB. Does anyone know when blocks will start showing up? I really like swiftech's solution for the regular rampage and would like something similar to the R2E.

Any ideas on when a D-Tek mount for Core i7 will show up?

jasonelmore

11-23-2008, 11:37 AM

I would just start making your own as you dont want to have to wait for some bracket to come in after you get all of that awsome stuff in. The measurements are listed here in the forums of the socket holes.. theres a thread around here somewhere where swiftech's gabe announced they were releasing a GTZ block adapter. there's a lot of good info in that thread and the measurments are in there too. You could make your own solution with a trip to the hardware store. But to awnser your question, no idk about dtek's stuff

AKHandyman

11-23-2008, 11:40 AM

Another bird told me that maybe Gary over at Sidewinder Computers might have a D-Tek bracket for the LGA1366 early next week or first week of Dec ... but don't quote me ... I'll deny it! :D

dM@n

11-23-2008, 12:01 PM

I read in the R2E manual and it said that the Swiftech MCW-MBMAX is compatible with the R2E.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/RHWW_DMan/mcw-nbmax.png

blind_ripper

11-23-2008, 12:03 PM

I read in the R2E manual and it said that the Swiftech MCW-MBMAX is compatible with the R2E.

no its not from what if asked arround.

2low4u

11-23-2008, 12:54 PM

Another thing is one mosfet is longer than the other so hopefully they are sold in pairs this time instead of singles. I'm going to want blocks for everything as well so it'll be the old waiting game but I will try & fit something on the NB though. I'm sure one of the blocks already out there will fit it for the time being.

Bootsy

11-23-2008, 02:23 PM

I read in the R2E manual and it said that the Swiftech MCW-MBMAX is compatible with the R2E.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/RHWW_DMan/mcw-nbmax.png

That page is not in the manual I have.

dM@n

11-23-2008, 02:30 PM

That page is not in the manual I have.

It was the one I got off the ASUS site. They might have updated it or something.

3oh6

11-23-2008, 02:58 PM

eternal_fantasy

11-23-2008, 03:16 PM

i have never had the REII in my hands but unless there are mounting holes at all four corners, or i am missing something, the block clearly won't work...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/3oh6/xsforum/nbmax-1.jpg

There seems to be the 2 mounting holes required for the Swiftech block:

http://pic.xfastest.com/shihwolf/Rampage2Extreme/62.JPG
http://pic.xfastest.com/shihwolf/Rampage2Extreme/63.JPG
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3379002&postcount=6

3oh6

11-23-2008, 03:23 PM

There seems to be the 2 mounting holes required for the Swiftech block:
there you have it, which makes sense. since ASUS "worked with" Swiftech on this block for their high end boards, it would only make sense for them to continue the spacing on those mount holes to work with the MCW-MBMAX. i would have been quite surprised had it not since the HPA design is pretty similar to the RE. thanks for the link EF :up:

SiGfever

11-23-2008, 04:00 PM

I have that block on my MIIF and it works very well, nice build quality.

2low4u

11-23-2008, 04:36 PM

It's on my order list along with a matching GTZ & 1366 mount kit.

Kensek

11-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Why? I sold my RE and the NB Max when I bought the R2E. The NBMax will not work on the R2E and why even bother. The NB and SB do mot run hot like they do on the RE.

The NB and SB at load are only 35C on this board with the i7 965 at 4.20GHz.

The i7 is what needs to be Water Cooled, since with a TRUE it hits 70C under 100% load with HT enabled.

2low4u

11-23-2008, 04:58 PM

Because it's there & can be WC for $30 extra?

T_Flight

11-23-2008, 05:05 PM

Because this is Xtreme Systems, and guys like the ultimate in coolness? :D

Kensek

11-23-2008, 05:09 PM

The NB Max will not fit on the R2E.

2low4u

11-23-2008, 05:18 PM

The NB Max will not fit on the R2E.

What are those pics then? Figments of out imaginations? lol

3oh6

11-23-2008, 05:26 PM

What are those pics then? Figments of out imaginations? lol
the photos don't show it mounted, they show it sitting in the available space.

Kensek

11-23-2008, 05:30 PM

Section 2.8.4 is not even in the physical Manual that comes with the R2E. The manual goes from 2.8.3 (Page 2-47) to 2.90 (Page 2-48).

It's only $35 for the NB Max so buy it.

Asus copies sections of previous User Guides into their Newer Boards On-Line Manuals and No one ever validates the info for accuracy. More than likely the On Line User guide for the R2E came str8 from the RE Manual for various sections.

T_Flight

11-23-2008, 05:30 PM

That is in the mnaual DL'd from the Asus website. I also have it myself. I have that same pic with the same instructions. Clearly they would not have just sat a block on there that wouldn't work and just made up some instructions. There has to be more to this.

Maybe we need to wait for Gabe to see this.

Kensek

11-23-2008, 05:37 PM

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9105/water5wq9.jpg

Here's my Old RE with a Swiftech GTZ and NB Max.

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&id=20080920084621640&board_id=1&model=Rampage%20Extreme&page=3&count=57 I know the NB Max will not work on the R2E.

MJR

11-23-2008, 05:37 PM

these boards are just awesome. Too bad I won't be dropping a grand for a new system anytime soon.

Kensek

11-23-2008, 05:43 PM

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20081031000839703&board_id=1&model=Rampage+II+Extreme&SLanguage=en-us&page=2

Pics of 1366 GTZ Adapter here that I got from Gabe a few weeks back.

2low4u

11-23-2008, 05:56 PM

Yes good & dandy I have the same on my order list from ncix but did you physically try the nbmax on the RIIE yourself or "you just know it won't fit"

Seems to me if you don't have stringent proof & ASUS themselves deems it will work then what is the world to believe? Asus or some guy that "said it won't fit"? lol see my point yet dude.

blind_ripper

11-23-2008, 09:42 PM

if asked kingpin and other OC'ers that had the boards in there hands , and non off the holes matched the bloks ;) .
pm'd gabe over a week ago still no answer :(

Eddy_EK

11-24-2008, 03:17 AM

Hi!

Can anyone show me picture of the chips under the SB.
I don't know if there are any other chips under the SB heatsink.

Thanks!

jasonelmore

11-24-2008, 03:39 AM

Does anyone know if the NB even gets hot enough with a moderate overclock to warrant a water-block? i know the P45 ran pretty cool.. i was just wondering if this is similar

Additional Comment:

i found this pick over at another thread and they are doing some pretty heavy overclocking and using stock heat-sinks on the NB.. so is the water-block more for looks? it seems like it's not even necessary at all!

http://premium1.uploadit.org/fredyama//giga_x58_3way_sli.jpg

BiFfMaN

11-24-2008, 09:47 AM

According to ASUS probe im getting 50-52C on the NB while moderate gaming. I got a small fan on it, so it might get higher without...but yah it does get hot. SB run a bit cooler from the ASUS Probe temps...average 43-46c.

I would probaly WC it if i could, But im retarded like that. Give it a week or two im sure something will pop up.

Eddy_EK

11-24-2008, 10:04 AM

Hi!

I would like to offer a mosfet kit for (ASUS rampage II extreme) and (ASUS P6T Deluxe) to a volunteer that would test the blocks on the card if they fit.
I would prefer he is from EU so he gets the block ASAP. Please send me e-mail on info @ ekwaterblocks.com
Hope to hear from someone soon :)

2low4u

11-24-2008, 10:16 AM

Damn those look good! I wish I lived in EU! lol

T_Flight

11-24-2008, 07:49 PM

Gabe just confimed that the Swiftech NB block does fit the Rampage II Extreme.

His post is here at this URL on this forum...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3451843&postcount=107

2low4u

11-24-2008, 07:55 PM

Awsome that's work nicely I think!

T_Flight

11-24-2008, 08:06 PM

I was hoping you'd see that quickly. :)

P.S. I'm getting ready to format and install my OS on my new one. I should have ti up tonight sometime. I'm so tired I'm in sllllloooooowwwwww motion right now. I gotta be careful becasue i'm so wore out I don;t wanna mess anything up.

2low4u

11-24-2008, 08:30 PM

Man I've been doing the stupidest things lately cause of being tired lol. Last night half in a daze burned off a couple things & labeled them all the same as the first one lolol

E.R

11-25-2008, 12:54 AM

If Swiftech NBmax fits then EK ASUS HP fits to as it is EK:s fusionblock for ASUS boards and if the NB dont really needs to be cooled then that block is just enough for me i think.
Anyone seen a backplate to go along with LGA1366 yet?

Aberration

11-25-2008, 09:20 AM

WooHoo. NBMAX and GTZ for me. With some bit power 45deg fittings.

crazy1323

11-25-2008, 09:36 AM

T_Flight

11-25-2008, 02:13 PM

Man I've been doing the stupidest things lately cause of being tired lol. Last night half in a daze burned off a couple things & labeled them all the same as the first one lolol

I know the feeling. Man, I'm burned out. I'm really wore out. It's always this way when you build these thingsd and get them going. I wish i could pop in one magic CD and all the software I wanted on the drive was there at one time. Unfortunately it don't work like that.

Aw, and I can't find stuff in Vista! UAC should be bannished from Windows! UAC BE GONE! :)

tistou77

11-25-2008, 03:40 PM

Hello

if I understood, Waterblock (Swifteck) for Rampage Extreme x48 would be the same as for RII2 X58?

Is that Waterblock EK to RE X48 will go without problems on the RII2 X58?
no problem fixing?

thank you to you ;)

gabe

11-25-2008, 03:42 PM

gabe

11-25-2008, 03:44 PM

tistou77

11-27-2008, 12:59 AM

wrong.. the system is designed to work with 2 diagonal mounting holes :-)

a picture found on this forum shows that there will 4 fixations on RIIE, HERE (http://pic.xfastest.com/shihwolf/Rampage2Extreme/63.JPG)

so it should be good?

otherwise it will block good? (normally for RE x48)

EK-NB ASUS HP (http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_32&products_id=308)

if someone could confirm

thank you very much ;)

2low4u

11-27-2008, 04:24 AM

I'd say if the one fit for those board they all would.

The cross holes are the same as what Gabe said would fit so I'd try it if it were me.

crazy1323

11-27-2008, 10:30 AM

I have spoken with Vincent and they are planning on mkaing blocks for the R2E. I am sending mine to him to make the blocks with. SHould be great when it is all done.

crazy1323

11-27-2008, 10:38 AM

I have spoken with Vincent and they are planning on mkaing blocks for the R2E. I am sending mine to him to make the blocks with. SHould be great when it is all done.

Eddy_EK

11-27-2008, 12:51 PM

Hey, we just tested the blocks and both mosfets fit to the both boards.
The ASUS HP will not fit to the heatpipe system.
If you have perhaps "old" EK-NF4 rev1.1 block it will fit to the heatpipe system perfectly.

As for the replacement will be like this:
Northbridge Southbridge
REII NB/SB 5 (new SB block)
P6T Deluxe NB/SB 5 NB/SB ASUS 1

2low4u

11-27-2008, 12:57 PM

So the NB/SB 5 will fit the RIIE then? Is that with the Heat pipe thing on or off?

tistou77

11-27-2008, 02:09 PM

Hey, we just tested the blocks and both mosfets fit to the both boards.
The ASUS HP will not fit to the heatpipe system.
If you have perhaps "old" EK-NF4 rev1.1 block it will fit to the heatpipe 1

there is no other block compatible? (other than EK-NF4 rev1.1)

I thought that ASUS HP was good with the positioning holes :(

thank you

Six

11-29-2008, 12:36 AM

Asus Rampage II Extreme @ Mips

http://s10b.directupload.net/images/081129/thrb7mxg.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

http://s11b.directupload.net/images/081129/ollsxv78.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

2low4u

11-29-2008, 05:11 AM

Nice six are they out forsale in stores yet or is that a sneak peak of what's to come?

E.R

11-29-2008, 06:05 AM

there is no other block compatible? (other than EK-NF4 rev1.1)

I thought that ASUS HP was good with the positioning holes :(

thank you
Give me around 10 days so i can get the REII board home first and i will then tell you if the ASUS HP fits.
I asked Eddy by e-mail and he was not 100% sure it would not fit so the way i thinking is that if it fits the other boards with the Fusion-heatpipe then it will fit the REII also if there is not something hiding that is in the way. But i made a gamble worth about 32€ so it not the end of the world if it not fits and as it was not a clear negetive answer i might just try and see.

Six

11-30-2008, 12:31 AM

Nice six are they out forsale in stores yet or is that a sneak peak of what's to come?

Thanks. It will be in the store in one or two weeks i think.

jasonelmore

11-30-2008, 12:39 AM

I like the above design {(Six's) Post 50)} because the water block is actually touching the chip. As with the swiftech one it's a water block on top of another copper block provided with the heat pipe system. I just dont think it would do much more that a regular passive heatsink with a fan without touching the chip directly. with the swiftech, heat is passing through two layers of copper and two layers of Thermal Paste. But that's just my opinion. Anyone else see what i'm talking about here?

Additional Comment:

Than again you could use swiftechs the same way except they dont have a mosfett or southbridge solution yet

Six

11-30-2008, 04:57 AM

For people who dont want remove the heatpipe it is a good solution i think.
We will make maybe also a block for.
Anyway we are trying to make a block as one piece for NB and SB because people prefer this.
I think it is no good solution because you can use this block only for one mainboard.

tistou77

11-30-2008, 09:37 AM

Give me around 10 days so i can get the REII board home first and i will then tell you if the ASUS HP fits.
I asked Eddy by e-mail and he was not 100% sure it would not fit so the way i thinking is that if it fits the other boards with the Fusion-heatpipe then it will fit the REII also if there is not something hiding that is in the way. But i made a gamble worth about 32€ so it not the end of the world if it not fits and as it was not a clear negetive answer i might just try and see.

ok, I wait that you can test the "ASUS HP" on RIIE

wait and see :D

thank you very much ;)

BiFfMaN

12-02-2008, 07:20 PM

Bringing this thread back...

My EK Asus HP just got in today..and yes it fits the REII

...and yes the EK is upside down :p:

Temps soon as i get the rest of the parts for the case

tistou77

12-02-2008, 07:29 PM

thank you for the info ;)

Bringing this thread back...
...and yes the EK is upside down :p:

not possible to put the other way?

BiFfMaN

12-02-2008, 07:54 PM

thank you for the info ;)

not possible to put the other way?

No it is possible, it can go on the other way..i was being funny because there are actully people in this world that would point that out.

tistou77

12-02-2008, 08:16 PM

ok thank you ;)

the wb is smaller than the rad, it's strange when it's placed on the heatpipe :p:

Perhaps that EK will release a greatest block :D

BiFfMaN

12-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I think EK talked of a Full cover block also...but for now this block will do.

tistou77

12-02-2008, 09:19 PM

yes, of course ;)

managerman

12-10-2008, 04:54 AM

I just finished my latest build.....Here is what I did for the Northbridge...I found an old Danger Den chipset block lying around...lined up perfectly..Temps now around 35C idle...never goes past 42C Load..not that it was that hot to begin with....but while I was doing all the work might as well add another block!

I will post the rest of the build in a bit..

Removing ASUS heatsink
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/managerman/100_0566.jpg

New Block added
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/managerman/100_0569.jpg

Installed and working!

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/managerman/100_0589.jpg

Strafe

12-10-2008, 05:48 AM

Did you lap the Northbridge or does it ship like that?

managerman

12-10-2008, 06:15 AM

Did you lap the Northbridge or does it ship like that?

No it shipped like that...

-M

clone38

12-10-2008, 06:27 AM

Anybody know if a heatsink like the Enzotech will fit on the northbridge as my soundcard gets in the way.

Six

12-10-2008, 11:23 AM

Mips fusionblock for Asus Rampage II Extrem and Asus P6T Deluxe.

http://s11.directupload.net/images/081210/zfbo7ycx.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

http://s10.directupload.net/images/081210/pgcyymzf.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

http://s10.directupload.net/images/081210/a3djjllo.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

http://s11b.directupload.net/images/081210/7pc3yc8q.jpg (http://www.directupload.net)

NaeKuh

12-10-2008, 01:03 PM

yeah guys i was looking at it hard..

my single mosfet block will require a new mid plate and top plate for it to fit the R2E.

The mosfet numbers dont count the same on the P6T-Dlx and R2E.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0133.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0142.jpg

As for the Full Block. Ask for what we want...

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0141.jpg

Guys seriously dont settle for less then what you want!

Yes these blocks will be on sale at jab-tech and sidewinders.

brewer265

12-10-2008, 07:13 PM

I hope they show up soon. I am impatiently waiting.:rolleyes:

yeah guys i was looking at it hard..

my single mosfet block will require a new mid plate and top plate for it to fit the R2E.

The mosfet numbers dont count the same on the P6T-Dlx and R2E.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0133.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0142.jpg

As for the Full Block. Ask for what we want...

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0141.jpg

Guys seriously dont settle for less then what you want!

Yes these blocks will be on sale at jab-tech and sidewinders.

CrazyJoe

12-11-2008, 01:07 AM

Yes these blocks will be on sale at jab-tech and sidewinders.

Any idea on a time frame ?

Malik[A]

12-11-2008, 12:42 PM

But how about 3 SLI GTX280 WC with that full cover block ? It wont block anything ?

Linchpin

12-11-2008, 12:55 PM

;3492582']But how about 3 SLI GTX280 WC with that full cover block ? It wont block anything ?

Doesn't look like it, I'm not sure you'll even be able to use Tri-SLI on the P6T-Deluxe due to the slot spacing.

WaterFlex

12-11-2008, 01:09 PM

Nice block on mosfets :up:

Extigy

12-11-2008, 03:07 PM

http://s10.directupload.net/images/081210/pgcyymzf.jpg

Under that waterblock, is there the NB chip or copper from the standard heatsink ?

Relic27777

12-11-2008, 03:12 PM

Under that waterblock, is there the NB chip or copper from the standard heatsink ?

Looks like both to me

Metal

12-16-2008, 09:05 AM

Another new full cover design block made by Bits Power is pretty nice!

BitsPower Full Cover block (http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5166&posted=1#post5166)

Baleful

12-16-2008, 09:17 AM

Bits Power is doing really well with their blocks. Wonder who will be the first retailer to carry them?

Eddy_EK

12-16-2008, 10:21 AM

I am questioning myself why ASUS did not put on a single fan on the heatpipe system.
I am sure because the chip that is heating the most is the NB.

I have info that the chips on and under the VTT CPU Power Card does not need much cooling and simple ram heatsinks would be perfectly fine for the chips under the VTT CPU Power Card.
And the top box for with republic of gamers logo can stay as it is.

Baleful

12-16-2008, 12:42 PM

I have info that the chips on and under the VTT CPU Power Card does not need much cooling and simple ram heatsinks would be perfectly fine for the chips under the VTT CPU Power Card.
And the top box for with republic of gamers logo can stay as it is.

That may be the case when running stock, but I highly doubt any of these components run cool when overclocking. In which case water is always better than some rinky dink heatsinks.