very nice thinking of going the same way parts ordered
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very nice thinking of going the same way parts ordered
Thanks guys... here's the current status (let me know if too many pics or OT and I'll get rid of some)
The filling and bleeding went amazingly fast! I guess due to the reservoirs and the strong pumps, but I moved it all around to get any bubbles out of the blocks and there don't seem to be any more. I've topped up the reservoirs and now we're leak testing.
Tomorrow I'll do some cable management stuff and hopefully be ready to go in the evening!
Closeup of the Microes...love that velcro!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02036.jpg
Drivebay res
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02038.jpg
Interior
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02040.jpg
All done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02043.jpg
Ready for filling
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02041.jpg
I need to figure out what to do with the cathode controller and it's white cables :censored:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02042.jpg
Leak testing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02044.jpg
why didn't you link the 2 blocks back 2 back?
looks pretty good. your the first i've seen with the x2 blocks.
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by fitseries3
Not clear what you mean by the X2 blocks back to back?
If I put them with one going down and one going up, they hit each other. This was the only way I could figure out to get it to fit, and even then it was a PITA.
like mine in the pic......
all you need is 2 EK stubbies....
http://www.petrastechshop.com/ekhifig1th1o1.html
http://forums.techpowerup.com/attach...0&d=1203309602
Thanks dude!
I think I'm going to try that.
Will be a PITA to disarm the loop, but I suppose I could clamp the tubes.
I am only using one 8800GTX so won't have the same issue, but the stubbies would come in handy when I go that route. Here is my mobo getting ready for a leak test. Got my fingers crossed.
[IMG]http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...h_IM000214.jpg[/IMG]
Nice dogin!
I see you've pretty much got the same stuff on there as I do.
How'd you find getting the Enzotech on the SB? (I think that's the Enzotech)
What kind of fan is that on the SB?
I used EK shorties for my x2 bridge. I need to take a closer pic though.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0842.jpg
Yeah the EnZotech SLF-1 from chilled PC and it comes with the low profile fan. Cut off the outer end of the attachment points and then routed out the inner attachment hole so they lined up with the mobo holes. Squeezed the two ends closer together that were left after cutting the outer portion off. Also used thermal glue even though it looked like the pins were doing there job. Looks like I got a tight fit with EnZotech. Flushing the rad now so hopefully get the leak testing done this weekend (just need some free time).Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Really like your set-up zlojack. Hope mine goes uneventful like yours with no leaks and the mobo still works???
Well so far I have one really small leak (like about 1 drop every 2 hours) from the interior rad's intake. I've tried to tighten the fitting and now I'm checking again.Quote:
Originally Posted by dogin
I haven't powered back on yet...still leak testing. I didn't get a fan with my Enzotech, but I'm not sure if the SB needs it. My case also has a huge 25 CM side fan which will blow over the whole mobo (TT Armor).
Hope that fixes the leak. Yeah really don't need the SB fan. I didn't use my case 300mm cross flow fan as used the cross flow fan outer cover modded to mount my reservoir and hide fan power tree for the rad, hide mobo wiring etc. Going to use two 120mm fans on the case front to help the cool the rad in air that exhausts out the case top.Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Success! It's on and working...but... the CPU temps seem unreasonably high.
I'm getting 58 58 52 53 Prime95 Small FFTs across the 4 cores at 3.6 GHz with 1.26v on my QX9650.
I know the IHS is uneven on this CPU because I checked it when it was dismounted, but I was getting the same temps on AIR! I figured I'd get better temps on water under load. I'm a bit leery about lapping a $1K CPU....
Also, the SB is running hot...44 Degrees. I might need to put one of my 80mm fans blowing on it or else look at a block for it since I'm going to have to re-plumb the GPU loop to accomodate the side panel fan...
Anyway...anyone have any ideas on the CPU? Could it be that the TRUE backplate I used doesn't allow enough pressure?
I'm pretty sure I'm getting good flow and I've got 4 Scythe S-Flex 1200 RPM fans on that rad in push/pull....
Ambient is probably around 20-21 C.
Any ideas guys?
Here's a shot of the rig:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...k/DSC02047.jpg
If not misstaken you have a dualrad with CPU/NB and 2x Crossfire.Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
The VGA generate lot more heat that you think.
With 20-21C ambient you should get about 10C + idle. about!! 30 on your cpu.
The "on load" i think is about correct at 55C
It seems to me that your CPU is unleved. If it had been equal pressure from the cpu mount it should show something like 58 58 57 57 or similar. Seems one side is pressing more than the other-Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Great thread guys! I got a ton of info and ideas here.
My EK-NB S-MAX block should be in tomorrow. Haven't seen any instructions online anywhere so not sure what to expect as far as mounting it. I've read here about modifying the stock backplate but I'd rather not do that since the board hasn't been proven non-DOA yet. What's the stock mounting method for the EK-NB S-MAX?
Thanks!
You need a backplate so either have to mod the existing one or buy a custom from some one like Chilled PC. Mine has been leak testing for 12 hrs now and so far so good.Quote:
Originally Posted by wreckwriter
[IMG]http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...h_IM000218.jpg[/IMG]
So the EK comes with no mounting system? Nothing like value for your money. Chilled PC is not a viable option, they are UK I believe. Guess I'll come up with something. Thanks for the reply.
I got a idea... It seems the original backplate have 4 threaded posts where you screw the heatpipe assembly. I'm wondering what is the threading so I could buy 4 bolts and reuse the same backplate ?
I had the same idea. Screws are very small, #4 or smaller (might be metric). I have no screw gauge small enough to get exact size, just have to compare I guess. Later today I will dig through my junk box and see if I have anything that will fit (either backplate or screws).Quote:
Originally Posted by Xilikon
I think it's metric but since I don't see it (It's currently running in my box with stock cooling till I receive the new EK S-Max waterblock this week).
Agreed, metric is most likely. Might even be able to use the same screws with washers but they pretty short so I'm thinking not. Someone here must have tried and I don't see it mentioned as an option so....Quote:
Originally Posted by Xilikon
I'm thinking an old P4 backplate might be close. I probably even have stuff from the Celeron 300 days in my box.
This post is very worrisome. Were these blocks actually shipped to resellers with the incorrect tops? I ordered mine from Jab-Tech.com. Any way to know in advance if it will fit or not?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Edit- Answer from Jab-tech- > EK sent us all new tops for these blocks, you were also shipped the new top and
> a new O-Ring.
Big relief!
Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Hay how did you mount your Swiftech micro-res?
I have the same case and same res, mine is just sitting on top of my CD-ROM at the moment.
Stuck the velcro on the side and then stuck it to the inside of the HD bay area.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by BigGaroupa
Still to soon to give all the results, but it Idles (CPU,GPU and NB) right around 30C. Pushed it a little before I had to leave for the day and very happy so far. The NB did not go over 33C on the initial testing (a lot more to do when I have time, but liquid cooling is the only way to go with this board. Will post back later with full results.