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Hello there two quick questions
1. Can you run the asus maximus formula board passive because I see fitting for water cooling or does it come with a passive block as well
2 what size tubing does the nb want? Thanks...
Oh woops just realzied I was only looking at the SE question is over :)
Manual says nothing that you have to WC it. I went and WC'd it just to be safe.
It comes with a bag of fittings. The NB is 3/8'' but you get some converters for 3/8'' to 1/2'', you also get a bit of 3/8'' tubing, clamps
What's the quality like on the converters and the block overall?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete
I use like this.
http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/313...7040788_rs.jpg
fusion gives you the option to w/c, not required.
Hornet,does that little fan help??Or it's just for your conscience??
Cheap, mass made, but it works and thats what matteres and cost me nothing which really really does matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Svan
The hose is crap, too plasticy, the adpaters are good
keep in mind that even at low quality it will get the job done your only cooling a 18w ddr3 to 27w ddr2 chip. no need to go and replace all the blocks unless your doing water on sb nb and mosfet
So the SE of the maximum formula comes with two nb blocks? Or just buy the non SE edition because I'm a bit confused and this evga board seems to be dying on me :(Quote:
Originally Posted by irev210
one nb block to barbs one for inflow and one for outflowQuote:
Originally Posted by mondocool
Could you rephrase that please I didn't exactly get that :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Creek Tha Gray
It has 2 holes for incoming water, and outgoing water. And You do not need to water cool it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mondocool
I understood the barbs part, but I thought you had to wc it... oh well, I understand now, does it run alot hotter without being cooled?Quote:
Originally Posted by Warboy
I can't answer that question, Unless your pushing alot of voltage though the chipset, I don't think it matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by mondocool
Hmm also one more thing, the nb removes seperately correct? so would it be possible to install the thermalright hr-05 on it? I have it on my evga... I don't want it to go to waste :)
ERR just realized the nb and sb are connected via a heatpipe :(
Hmm I heard theres another asus maximum formula that has a nb passive cooler is this true? also how do you think the p5e compares to the maximus?
the Maximus alot better then the p5eQuote:
Originally Posted by mondocool
Argh... but I have a bad feeling about not cooling the nb...Quote:
Originally Posted by Warboy
Don´t lame, P5E is the same board without one of the two NICs and another useless stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Warboy
just pull off that P5E sticker and you see maximus on the PCB hehQuote:
Originally Posted by STaRGaZeR
to the other guy- its like the blitz, you dont need to watercool; just an option to.
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Originally Posted by STaRGaZeR
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Originally Posted by irev210
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Originally Posted by Warboy
Before I want to start a new thread asking people about the "difference" between P5E and Maximus Formula, I think I'll ask it away here instead.
I read this statement from a couple members already: The P5E and Maximus Formula are essecially the same board using the same PCB; You just pull off the P5E sticker and you'll find Maximus Formula printed underneath it.
I know when new boards are still in their initial stage of release, one of the few people may start this kind rumour or joke about two different board and I don't mean anyone one of you. I mean the one who first passed on this info. This is what I've seen in the past where one guy puts out a joke by maskin taped his P5B board with a P5K deluxe sticker and that concluded as just a rumour in the end.
I'd like to see an actual source where you guys find that the P5E is exactly the same board as Maximus Formula with same amount of caps and identical placement of them.
I did check P5E/Maximus Formula official released boards HD photos and I honestly cannot tell a difference with the amount of caps used and the placement of them. Maybe they're essecially the same thing just Maximus Formula has a "better" BIOS plus the bells and whistles from the included bundle accessories/items.
As for me which board is worth it, it all comes down how overclocking friendly is the supported BIOS really. If Maximus Formula does get better support with BIOS that yields better compatibility and greater OC-ability than P5E eventhough they're the same board, then I think enthusiasts including myself would pay for the difference which isn't "fair" in my opinion but it's what enthusiasts seek for without a choice.
My next question would be is it possible to flash P5E mobo with Maximus Formula BIOS if they're the same board?
Thanks :)
Well for cooling nb I found a cheap solution :) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106064
In about 1 to 2 weeks the regular Maximus Formula will be released worldwide..
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6...ximus03xx4.jpg
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2354/rogmf01zc8.jpg
Thats great to hear no need for the thermaltake then :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rabor
Just a random question, will the SE still be offered then?
Since sometimes "Special Edition" doesn't mean limited
SE is due to the waterblock on the NB which is crap, i tried blowing water through it and although im a smoker it was way to hard. Asus should focus on making better mobos.
If you want to watercool the NB, than just replace all the crap Asus has put on the board.
The mosfet cooling and the NB/SB cooling are seperate pieces, so it's easy to just remove the NB/SB cooler and replace that with waterblocks.
I did this last week and it works great
Heatsinks/heatpipes removed:
http://home.hccnet.nl/J_Bongers/maximus/PA276157.JPG
Current setup (Asetek waterchill NB block and Microcool Northpole SB cooler):
http://home.hccnet.nl/J_Bongers/maxi...e/PA286169.JPG
Did u cut the heatpipe? Or the heatpipe connecting the two mosfet coolers is a separate one?
It's a seperate one.
The whole cooling crap on the board consists of two pieces. One for the NB and SB and one for the mosfets. They are only connected to eachother by a small piece of very sticky tape.
Thanks for the answer. I just saw some pics on the wc'ing section with the separate heatsinks.
Was their a gunk of thermal compound under the nb and sb? Because my evga had a whole pile of gunk there, 2nd do you think the hr-05 thermalright nb cooler will mount and evercool sb cooler would work?Quote:
Originally Posted by SynGroW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835109018
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835119080
If you do not know the answer to that question, would you show instructions how to remove the nb and sb, or is it quite easy to figure out?
-thanks
Also I remember seeing some alluminum and more copper did you take all that off too? And what for may I ask or was it part of the nb?
The thermal compound they used is just the usual Asus stuff. The very hard, grey compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by mondocool
It's not really sticky when never used, but it seems to stick really good to the IHS when it has been warm/hot for a longer period.
I don't know if those coolers will fit since I never had them in my hands but my coolers are a pretty tight fit.
Its not really good visable on this pic but you might get an idea:
Waterblock is hitting a cap on the left bottom corner. Cap is a bit bended but it fits. It's the same with the SB block, but I don't have a good picture of that.
http://home.hccnet.nl/J_Bongers/maximus/PA286158.JPG
Removing the NB/SB cooler is quite easy.
Just take a plier to get the 2 pushpins out which connect the SB block to the board. Next unscrew the 4 screws that are being used to hold down the NB waterblock.
Now hold the mofset block mounted on the side of the I/O plate in place with your fingers (so the low, copper thingy, not the big allu piece that's on top of it)
Than start taking off the NB/SB piece. It will stick to the mosfet block pretty good so that's why you have to hold the mosfet block in place since otherwise it starts to bend.
Now just pull a bit more and it will be off.
This is a foto of what you have in your hands now. It's just one big piece tha'ts being used for just NB and SB cooling.
http://home.hccnet.nl/J_Bongers/maximus/PA276159.JPG
Aha thank you doesn't seem to hard to remove the nb and sb, I suppose if my nb and sb cooler don't fit I can always reapply the stock heatsinks with mx-2 :p: Also I'm not buying the SE so I presume removing the nb and sb would be similar yes? well you don't have to answer that since the answer is obviously yes :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SynGroW
Hmm, should I wait for mips NB block...
I allready have suitable mips SB block waiting.
The NB part of the stock cooler is a nightmare to get off, I dont know how you got it off so easily???? its been thermal-epoxied down!!!!
Care to elaborate?
I've tried everything I could and it wont budge!!!! :(
All the rest of the system is now loose, but the NB heat-sink part is like superglued on!!!!
Why is it so necessarey to remove the default blacks - is this NB warming so bad it cannot deal with it or what?
I mean, yeah, I'd prefer 1/2" barbs instead of 3/8" but my high flow can take that hit - worst case a splitter can take care much of the effects, I think...