If you change motherboards and cpu like you change diapers, then it's a wise idea to cut the cpu area on the motherboard tray so you can access it without removing the motherboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Repliquant67
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If you change motherboards and cpu like you change diapers, then it's a wise idea to cut the cpu area on the motherboard tray so you can access it without removing the motherboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Repliquant67
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Originally Posted by Xilikon
Quite true.......
But if you are using one mb consistently with various cpus, as I have done with my D-Tek, the sticky won't let go and fall down behind the motherboard all of the sudden. In fact, quite the opposite....it'll stay stuck until you remove it. And this is after half a dozen cpus have been through my motherboard and over a couple of dozen mounts of the D-Tek.
And if you have to change mb's, just by some double sided sticky foam tape...they do sell such an animal...and replace what was used on the first install.
I don't even peel off the protective layer on mine and it remain there as long as I lay the case down on a flat surface (I prefer to mount/unmount the block that way so the thermal paste spread evenly ). It will fall if you remove the motherboard for sure but that's not a biggie.
Coolermaster have this system on their new case. I find this is a good idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xilikon
On the mozart tx, it is not possible because I have the psu behind the mobo :shrug:
I don't undestand why the screws are not fixed to the backplate at first
Yes, I saw a couple of degrees, mounts were all over the place without the stock backplate some very bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Repliquant67
Since the stock mounting mechanism bottoms the screws out, it ensures the block is perfectly straight and that you've mounted with enough pressure.
I would also highly recommend using a large phillips screwdrive to tighten the mounting screws down. It's alot of pressure and not easy by hand, but once you put a screwdriver to use (better yet two of them), the installation is really easy.
While I've never really like mounts that require MB removal, it's worth it on this. Just use the sticky back or some other means to stick the backplate in place and you can remove as needed later without MB removal.:up:
Ok, thanks for your advices.
still no results ddaayyuummm how much longer martin?
It'll be a few weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by xTKxhom3r
I had to start over on my testing because I couldn't validate/repeat my results of the first round/method any better than about one degree. I learned a few things and decided to throw away all that work, adjust my methods, and give it another try.
It's getting pretty hard to make it much more accurate than the crappy 1C resolution DTS sensors when using them as a measuring insturment.
This new method is going to take a lot longer, so I may release bits and pieces as I get them done instead....we'll see how it goes.
OMG Martin, you're going to go insane.
You must have a great motivational partner, cause if it was me I'd be crying in my soup right now if I had to start over.
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Originally Posted by Martinm210
*chuckles*
I think Martin's testing bug is sub-consciously getting him to drag out testing.:hehe:
I personally think he is just trying to delay his retirement from Testing...
"But Honey, I can't work on the Kitchen Cabinets, I still have a cyclical anomaly with Ambient Temps."
I think I saw that in an episode of Star Trek once. Try reversing the polarity of the deflector dish and injecting a tachyon pulse.Quote:
Originally Posted by skinnee
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Originally Posted by mcoffey
Yeah, don't wait for mine. Andy has the right setup with the fixed ambients. I'm fighting the fact that I don't have that ability right now in the summer, I need to buy an a/c unit with a thermostat first. I thought I could correct for ambient fluctuations, but I'm failing miserably. I might just have to wait until I can run the heater or break down and buy an a/c unit to control this.
Somehow I don't think the wife takes too well of the "I need to buy a/c so I can do more testing" routine....hmmm have to strategize that one...:D
:lol: The UPS guys around here are harsh enough on the packages as is, I wouldn't want to encourage them. I used to know someone that worked at a UPS distribution center and he used to talk about how they would form lines and just chuck boxes to each other. Not sure if I believe him or not on that one though, as he was known to exaggerate on occasion if it made for a better story.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
I went down and fixed my ambient problem this afternoon, ready for testing now!!!...:up:
Much much more comfortable in here now too..:yepp:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9...ntfixedqg6.jpg
I like that one..:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by KaptCrunch
+1 :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinm210
That's the exact make/model I have in my bedroom (9x12). :D
It's a bit noisy, and my ambients sort of sawtooth up and down 2C, but when I take a one hour run and average the ambients, I'm getting a very very nice .3C standard deviation. Not getting any better than that...Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
No need for any ambient corrections, my testing setup is as good as it's going to get now..:up:
Hey Gabe, any ideas when stock is hitting UK Suppliers? waiting on a Pre Order...!