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Originally Posted by polar bear
No, the ones I have are the EK stubby 1/2" fittings, which I have to connect with a short piece of tubing and a clamp.
I had considered the Koolance SLI connectors you showed, but I wasn't sure if they would be the right length.
Giuliano,
Using the EK shorties are you stressing the cards any? That might be the way I go however looking at your pics it doesn't look like your using the spacers for the copper/nickle block side w/ the shorty. How far are the threads going in on the copper/nickle side?
I don't think I'm stressing the cards any - the blocks were installed per the directions, so there's no bowing or bending.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimtas
The short barbs don't need the spacers - they're shorter. :)
However, the plugs do need the spacers for the copper side, as their threads are a bit longer.
I guess I'm ordering 2x EK shorties now ;) thanks for the pic.
Update:Quote:
Originally Posted by Giuliano
Fix #1 is not required - the step height on the bottom of the block is correct.
The thin gap (0.2 - 0.3 mm) is being caused by the spring tension forcing the board underneath to bow a tiny bit.
That should go away with use of the threaded hole in the middle.
A shorter M3 screw is requred for use with the hole underneath - any fine-thread computer screw (M3x0.5) will do, such as ones used with DVD drives, floppy drives, etc.. Thread length of about 5mm is ideal.
To correct the hole alignment problem, Eddy has suggested making the mounting holes in the plexi top slightly elongated so as to form a slot.
The block only needs to shift by about 1-2 mm to get the hole to align.
I'm going to take my block tonight and gently widen the holes with my Dremel tool.
For those of you who have ordered the block but haven't received it yet, the new top should come pre-modified for you as shown:
http://www.moschini.org/EK-SBMaxExlengthenedslots..jpg
Wow, I really like that EK block, EK's are always high quality! :)
Hows the flow with it?
Keep up the good work!
Don't know how the flow is quite yet, but I'm assuming it's relatively free flowing like EK's NB and GPU blocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by smee
Thank you both ya self and Eddy. It's sad it took this amount of time but meh.
Looks like i'm going DDR3 now then! Whoop whoop
The gap between the sb and the block looks more like 1mm - i can see daylight through it.
I'm wondering if the centre screw will pull it down that much?
It won't, and it's not supposed to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
You'll see light underneath the block because there is free space between the two chips..
The gap between the SB chip and the block is slim - I was barely able to fit a strip of business card paper in there, which is no more than 0.2 - 0.3 mm thick.
no i'm talking about between the sb chip and the copper on the block, it looks more than 0.2 - 0.3mm, i can see daylight through it. lol
Is this with the screws / springs in place and the block tensioned down?
I was able to see daylight through mine as well..
I'll check it again tonight.
yeah everything was tight. Looking at it, i wouldn't feel comfortable putting a load of TIM on and hoping - it was that big, and i certainly will not use a pad - kinda defeats the point i think, lol
I don't see the new top fixing this, let me know what u find.
I don't see how that proposed mod will work - i need to move my block further toward the PCI-E slot to line the hole up -
Mod done and still no better - i just have a bodged top that looks aweful! i don't have the tools to do that kinda thing
there are capasitors in the way!
The top seemed fine - i think the bottom needs adjusting
I disassembled the block and mounted only the base plate to the board, using the screw hole from underneath.
When I did that, the block was completely flat over the SB chip, and there was only a very slight gap at the left edge of the Crosslinx chip.
I didn't even have to tighten the screw very much, so it should provide the tension required when used with the other two screws.
http://www.moschini.org/MiddleScrewM...Only-large.jpg
I was also unable to modify the top to make the slots longer, but I do have a planned fix to implement until EK can make a new top with the changes I recommended to him.
The plan I have is to cut two 1" x 1/4" brass strips to overlay the upper right and lower left sides of the top to allow the screws to mount and to provide reinforcement.
http://www.moschini.org/BrassStripRe...ment-large.jpg
I should have something workable on that by tomorrow.
Even after this mod - it doesn't fit, there's not enough play or room, the arm with the screw holes need to be longer by 2 - 3 mm atleast, and possibly a step cut out under the left screw arm (next to the pci slots) so it doesn't hit the capasitors/whatever they are :)
I look forward to reading what u find out.
thanks for your help so far
Regards
Just got an email from EK they are going to delay my shipment 1 week on the SB-Max-EX block pending the mod. Looks like I'll be the ginny pig to test the modded block ;)
Grim
Hi Guys, sorry for all the delays.
We'll find a solution for that, no worries.
The main problem is that we don't the board :S
erm - i can send u mine if u like?
Sent this evening (if not first thing in the morning)
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Originally Posted by Giuliano
Just got around to reading the release notes of Cat 8.3...
"Note: CrossFireX™ (Quad) is only supported under the Windows Vista operating system " That's a bit disapointing...:(
Well, same with 3-SLI, isnt it? Vista only.
Got my crossfirex setup up n running yesterday - 2x3870x2. Just been through some quick benchmarks. So far disappointing results with 3DMark06: 19284 with one 3870x2 and *drumrolls* 17129 with crossfireX :hitself:
Anyway driver just got out so expect to see improvement over the next few months, otherwise 3DMark score is no big deal as we know - with 3-sli got roughly 400 points scaling over regular sli.
Also - still waiting for those EK blocks... clearing customs for the last week and this has taken longer than the actual international shipment :confused:
Just got the shorties in yesterday and they do infact fit without flexing the cards, the barbs touch each other and you can fit worm clamps in between.
I too am waiting on my SB block, it was delayed by EK pending the fitment mod. The case is coming along nicely I'll post more pics on my build log this weekend. I finally figured out a way to fit everything into the cube running dual / horizontal. Down side is I need to order a new top, (Drilled a hole where I shouldn't have :rofl: )
Last component for me to order is the Corsair DDR3 memory. No one in the U.S. has them in stock (For a price I'm willing to pay).
Microsoft monopol again - foces us to buy Vista .Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimtas
I belive that if they release DX10 for XP - they will loose at least 50 %
Upgrades ' so every new thing they do is only for Vista
I run both Vista and XP now on my systems. I just prefer XP over Vista.
Anyone have any recommendations to cool the SB and XLink chips while I wait for EK to finish the WB mod? I was thinking of just a couple of ram sinks and an 80mm fan as a stop gap solution to allow me to load the OS, Apps, and take initial temps. I'm not going to overclock my system until I finish off the GPU/MB loop, but as the other components are already underwater I only need to cool the last two chips.
I need to take another look at my Heatbridge to see if I can remove the stock SB/XLink heatsink without damaging the bridge, if I can't I'll need some other ideas..
Your ideas are welcomed.
Grim
well I just took some swiftech heatsinks for it and put em on the clx/sb...more than enough. temps are bout ~29°c
A local PC shop had a few aluminum chipset heatsink's in a parts. $2 solution works for me until the SB block is avail again.. Thanks for the help.
OK, Now I can confirm the block is ready and will fit perfectly :) yay!
Great news!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Just posted a new thread detailing my version of watercooling the Max-Ex... using a complete selection of EK waterblocks... including the fabled EK-SB Max-Ex :D another chance to thank Eddie/Giuliano for their fantastic work :clap:
have a look here
Got mine (and my board back) today - looks like it's perfect!
THANKYOU VERY MUCH EDDY :)
Just received my modded block on Sat. Drained and replumbed the GPU/MB loop to add the new block. Temps are now in range with the rest of the board so I'm pleased with it. I'm mildly disappointed in the block I received was simply redrilled and taped next to the original hole instead of a new base. The tread btwn the two holes is very very thin. As I'll probably never take the block off much (Except for cleaning), it should be ok. I have pics I'll have to DL from the camera tonight.
Hiya Guys,
i got mine back a couple of weeks ago (at least) buit only just had the time to mount them, so here are a few pics so far...........
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=179747
They're the last pics
Regards
Lloyd