its been a while since i used 14 on my Q6600 'G0'...you'll need to install it to find out...sorry.
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Thanks for your inputs! :)
I just finished the Bolt Mod (a.k.a. "Ace-a-Rue" Mod), I removed the HS, and then removed the thermal pad from the PWM/Mosfet Heatsink. I then removed the center thermal pad on the NB, but I left the white cushioning pad on the NB Heatsink, I then applied TX-2 to all 3 heatsinks;
1 small drop in the center of the NB
1 medium size drop in the center of the SB
and I spreaded a thin layer (using a razor) on the PWM/Mosfet HS
Here are some pictures...
[All Pictures are Thumbnails, you can click to view the larger/original photo]
Here is what the board looks like when the Heatpipe is removed:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0353.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0354.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0355.jpg
Here is the bottom of the heatpipe (with and without the thermalpads):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0356.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0357.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0358.jpg
It's late... I mistakenly put the screws/nuts in backwards (The WRONG WAY):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0359.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0360.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0361.jpg
Ahh much better (The RIGHT way):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0362.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0363.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0367.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0368.jpg
Close ups...
PWM/Mosfets:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0364.jpg
Northbridge:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0365.jpg
Southbridge:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0366.jpg
Couple of questions for anyone who has preformed the mod:
- Did you leave the white cushioning pad on the NB HS?
- How tight should these screws/nuts be? How will I know when to stop tightening?
DO NOT FIRE THAT COMPUTER UP!!!
you need to have rubber washers on the backside of the the mb,to go along iwth the steel washers. you could be kissing goodbye your board.
use your judgement went tightening the bolts down.
you will know when they are tight enough.
What could be some reasons for me not being able to even POST at 500 MHz FSB? My processor is stable at 3.51 GHz @ 9x390 and 3.504 GHz @ 8x438, and my memory is DDR2 1000 tested stable at that speed. When I set my computer to 3.5 GHz @ 7x500 at RAM at 1:1, my computer can't even post; it gives a postcode of C1. I was hoping to be able to support high FSBs for a future Penryn overclock.
Looks like the limit for POSTing is about 468 MHz, and booting Vista is in the 450+ range.
CPU: Q6600 G0
RAM: G.Skill F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ DDR2-1000
The board hasn't been fired up yet... Thank goodness I posted these pic's... but to be honest, I don't know if the backside is rubber or not, I think it is...
Here are some pic's that will hopefully clear this up...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0370.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0369.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0372.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...h_DSC_0371.jpg
(Click to view LARGEer)
So am I safe ?
Thanks for clearing that up Ace-a-Rue, I was getting nervous their for a second :D
Can you help me with my question about the NB, in the following picture you'll notice I removed the center thermal pad, but I left the outer cushion pad, is this correct?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...SC_0358-nb.jpg
(Click to see larger)
I also placed a small drop of TX-2 where the old center thermal pad was (not pictured).
w/o mods I can boot into vista @ 525-540~ there abouts without a hitch as long as I don't push the processor too much but 525 is the furthest I have gone for long term use w/ my E6850.. may want to tweak your settings - I can't remember what the mean OC FSB is for Q6600s though:shrug:
i removed it since i lapped that center with 400 or 600 paper...then, i realized what budwise said...so...my fix was to put electrical tape over the outer core of the NB to protect the electrical contacts protruding among the outer area of the NB chip...i presume the cushion is there to keep it from shorting out any of those contacts if the bridge was knocked or pushed making it off balance.
Anybody had these error`s on boot up and one after the other..
Error code 000000000000000a, parameter1 fffff800014141d1, parameter2 000000000000000c, parameter3 0000000000000000, parameter4 fffff8000104f236
Error code 00000000000000c2, parameter1 0000000000000007, parameter2 000000000000121a, parameter3 0000000000004773, parameter4 fffffadf9befd010.
Error code 00000000000000d1, parameter1 0000000000000000, parameter2 0000000000000002, parameter3 0000000000000001, parameter4 fffffadf8dd06343.
And should i update to bios 16 .4??
Thanks for clearing that up Budwise & Ace-a-Rue,
Now can someone post some pictures or explain how I am supposed to mount 40mm fans to the PWM & NB heatsinks?
here is one suggestion for the NB and PWM:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=760
just balance a 60mm or an 80mm over the pwm, if you have a tuniq or TRUE heatsink it's pretty easy to get it balanced right so it dont fall. I used one zip tie on the right edge to attach a 40mm evercool to the NB..it does alright.
Anyone watercooling the NB? Does teh MCW30 fit? What is the average concensus? I believe my mobo died and I was thinking of replacing it with this.
I don't think watercooling the NB is neccesary on this board unless you are going for max FSB. Do the heatpipe mod and you should be good to go. At 500 FSB my NB gets warm but not hot and thats just with 120 fan cooling from side panel.
P35 on air is more than enough... ;)
It's about time to contribute something to this thread... :D
Here are some shots my IP35 Pro cooling mods. Necessary? No - but it was fun. :yepp: I'm still in the midst of my build, so no results yet.
Some notes:
- Swiftech MCW30 on the MCH
- Enzotech SB1 on the ICH
- MOSFET heatsink was once a Socket 370 heatsink that I cut to fit in that location. Dimensions are 25mm X 60mm, minus the notch at the top to clear the cap in that location. Holes were drilled and tapped with a 4-40 thread.
- SB and MOSFET heatsinks are attached with 4-40 x 1/2" screws with flat and rubber washers underneath.
- Thermalright 775 backplate behind the FuZion...
(Click for larger version)
http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/23t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/24t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/36t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/37t.jpg
http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/38t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/39t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/40t.jpg http://moparextreme.com/img/project/08/thumbs/41t.jpg
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