Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[~aoe~]

Here's my solution for the SB:



I bought an Enzotech CNB-S1L from Petra's and 'Dremelled' it (new verb). Was a PITA to get those holes at 42mm separation, and also had to chop the end off one of the mounts as it was hitting that cap - but it seems to work ok.

The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6.

I'm also using the MCW30 on the NB and the Apogee GTX with copper top on the CPU - seems to be a popular combo

[Talonman]

Here's my solution for the SB:



I bought an Enzotech CNB-S1L from Petra's and 'Dremelled' it (new verb). Was a PITA to get those holes at 42mm separation, and also had to chop the end off one of the mounts as it was hitting that cap - but it seems to work ok.

The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6.

I'm also using the MCW30 on the NB and the Apogee GTX with copper top on the CPU - seems to be a popular combo

aoe Dremelled his.

He is the only team player that has reported data back on the subject.... So far.

Sweet mod, but didn't make the confirmed 'stock fit list'.

I believe we can call it an official 'dam near'!

I believe this is still current:
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A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX,
Use a Thermal compound like AS-5 or AS-Premium Ceramique to attach the block to the chip.

PWM's - EK X38 Block (T - 10 days), or (ASUS 3 mosfet block with mod) http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/foru...pic.php?t=1570
Use AS-Ceramique Paste to attach the block to the chip.

North Bridge - DangerDen Maze4, Swiftech MCW30, EK X38 NB Block (T - 10 days),
Use XXXXXX to attach the block to the chip.

South Bridge - Non existant pre-made block for X38, Ramsinks,
Use XXXXXX to attach the ramsinks to the chip.

FYI - The hole spacings: X38 hole spacing is 64.43mm, ICH9R SB is 55.64mm, Mosfet is 84.71mm.
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Please correct if any inaccuracies/additions and re-post.
If you know the best thermal compound/type to attach each one, please fill it in.

I believe it is less than 10 days now on the EK blocks now?
For EK specific questions questions, Eddy prefers to be contacted with a PM or direct e-mail info(at)ekwaterblocks.com

I'm guessing he is one buisy dude right now...

NOTE: I would love to see a NB replacement block made, for the stock NB Fusion block on the Maximus SE, made for 1/2" hose, but still tied into the heatpipe in exactly the same way as the origional.

I want a direct replacemant unit, with a performance increase.

My rigs latest picture...
My GPU power connector is looking like it is connected to a fan, it's just waiting for a new card!