2 Stage Cascade Build Log

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Originally Posted by SteveRo

Thanks Jor - regarding applying the ceramique - i put down a good but thin coating, completely covering the top of the IHS with a very small brush.

Also yes - linx is what I was doing and it would run - for up to about 5 seconds and then just reboot.
watching realtemp - the max temp only got to about 28C and then reboot.
tried 5.5 down to 5.3 - all reboot
vcore anywhere from 1.58 up to 1.78v, cpuvtt 1.46-1.48v, cpupll 1.3 to 1.8v, dramv 1.66 to 1.86v, cpu & pcie clock drive both at 900mv, all other v's at stock or just one click up.
Any suggestions whould be greatly appreciated

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Like the others have said, don't use realtemp, once you go subzero the mobo's sensors go bonkers... IHS probe + digi-thermometer.

About the mount, you place the evap in position and DO NOT FREEZE it right away. You boot on stock settings and let the temps sit around +60-75c...

Now it's the time to tighten the screws, when the paste is nice and smooth from the heat. After that let it go back to +20C or so and then it's time to power the cascade.

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Originally Posted by kitfit1

Can you remember roughly how thick the copper was ?
I'm thinking of trying something similar with my SS. But not shure that it will help holding a load better, because we used to use them with de-lidded 939's to help get over the clod bug.

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Here it is kitfit, placing this between the Evap and the IHS holds the temps a little longer:

http://www.petrastechshop.com/2x2x1cobl.html


It's out of stock forever I would like to order a couple, kitfit if you have any contacts to make those let us know.

:up:

Thanks guys - all good tips - I will work on this later in the week - planning on taking off on Friday :)

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

It's out of stock forever I would like to order a couple, kitfit if you have any contacts to make those let us know.

:up:

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Its just copper brother you can order that stuff anywhere, try www.mcmastercar.com
heres where it is http://www.mcmaster.com/#copper-alloys/=7yaney they have insulation too, they have EVERYTHING.

ok - progress - looks like my mount is a bit better. :up::):)
suggestions on how to proceed from here?
voltages?
how much bclock and/or multi to step up at a time?

edit - ignore the easytune - I didn't capture the right column - cpuv was set to ~1.55v

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8015/66348259.png

Good morning, Ok I've had this cascade for about 2.5 weeks now and both the cascade and my i7 980 are both holding up well.
I want to commend my builder Mr Dumper - for a job well done :up:
So links to other posts - OCing using this cascade -

5.0 linx stable - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=711 :up:

5.4 pcmv stable with happy snaps - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=255686 :up:

Progress report pursuing pcmv WR - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=137 :)

I have improved my pcmv WR score a little - now at 37403 - http://service.futuremark.com/compare?pcmv=344366 :D

Thanks Steve :)