Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[Talonman]

My water cooled GTX 280 Story:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=209248

[traveler]

[snip]

It took a good 10 minutes with the hair dryer, before the stock goop let me gently wiggle the ROG cooling free.
Remove the 4 screws and all pins before starting.
Never pull up! Just gently wiggle side to side. It will start to move when it's ready....

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What is the procedure/technique for removing those two pins on the SB? I want to make sure I don't pull on something I shouldn't so as not to damage the pins and parts so I can reuse them. I've never removed a pin before.

That being said, what is the procedure/technique for remounting the SB using the two pins after cleaning it and replacing the thermal material with an application of Ceramique?

[zlojack]

I pushed them down from the top, pinch them with the needlenose pliers, then they come through.

[traveler]

I pushed them down from the top, pinch them with the needlenose pliers, then they come through.

So that's how they work. Thanks zlojack.

[ShArKo]

Well this is my little mod :p jejeje Is not done but:

[crash2k]

Sharko what temps do you have on SB with stock SB cooler?

[Talonman]

Looking good!!

[dogin]

[QUOTE=Talonman;3163728]I stepped out of my GX2, and into a GTX 280. I currently have a single loop with two blocks cooling my system. I was consirned how my temps would be adding a 280 into the same loop.Quote]

Talonman, Just beautifull and such a result. I was worried about having everything on one loop with my next build so doing something similar (ie but already had my current vid card water cooled). Since have not had the cooling results you have with your prior set-up and plan two of the ATI 4870 X2's, I went to two PA 120.3's). Have the PA 120.3 in the top of my new case (just like the formula build), but building a stand/loop box (inspired by the Keg) to hold another PA 120.3 for my two vid cards. Sticking the PS in the top of the stand/box to get it out of the way of the vid card barbs (PS on bottom in the stacker with the PA 120.3 in the top). The loop box/stand is being built out of all aluminum (exception bottom panel), so is light enough to bolt to the case. Was glad to see your good result with one PA 120.3.

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long aluminum strip to be cut to go under bolt heads in bottom of case for support (bolts sitting loose in holes). Will also have a on off switch in the box for pc and there is room for extra drives if needed. The loop box/ stand would hold two Pa 120.3's with all the related water stuff if that is all it is used for and looks to adapt to phase cooling (may be too heavy to move that way?).
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[dietwaterrr]

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[Talonman]

Water cooled GTX 280 Story...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=209248

Talonman, Just beautifull and such a result. I was worried about having everything on one loop with my next build so doing something similar (ie but already had my current vid card water cooled). Since have not had the cooling results you have with your prior set-up and plan two of the ATI 4870 X2's, I went to two PA 120.3's). Have the PA 120.3 in the top of my new case (just like the formula build), but building a stand/loop box (inspired by the Keg) to hold another PA 120.3 for my two vid cards. Sticking the PS in the top of the stand/box to get it out of the way of the vid card barbs (PS on bottom in the stacker with the PA 120.3 in the top). The loop box/stand is being built out of all aluminum (exception bottom panel), so is light enough to bolt to the case. Was glad to see your good result with one PA 120.3.

Thanks, and glad you found the info handy...

Fantastic job your doing too. Any update?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Does anybody have the dimensions (spacing) of the holes for the NorthBridge?
I have an old vga block, and I am thinking of making a new top cover in order to convert it.

[Sadasius]

I tried removing the NB/SB heat sink by putting the mobo in the refrigerator freezer. It stayed there for about 2 hours and 45 minutes and I after that I could not remove the HS with "any real force".

What would you suggest - placing the mobo for another freeze session, buy the circuitcity freeze spray or try the hair dryer?

I heard of people using the freezer method but I used the hair dryer method and that worked very well. I heated up the board from behind and a slight twist and it popped right off. The TIM on there is like cement. You may have to scrap it off like I did. I have the Maximus Extreme but I think they are using the same kind of TIM on both.

[koli.fx]

Does anybody have the dimensions (spacing) of the holes for the NorthBridge?

It is 53.5 x 32.5 mm.

However this might be much better use to you:
http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/cust...0&cat=0&page=1
Mips northbridge freezer for Maximus for only £9.99 with vat. They ship to Europe too. You would be crazy not too...

[SeanB]

hey, just wondering if anyone knows u can put an evercool vc-re on the southbridge fan mount??

[SpuTnicK]

Guys, has anyone tried new bitspower's combo(nb+sb) waterblock on maximus formula? How good is he? What temps do you get? Maybe some pics

[mickydisc]

bitspower installed excellent product temp on NB 1.65v @ 37c/ 39c load !

[overclocking101]

ok i have a problem. i tried all these things and nothing whatsoever worked so i tried the heat it up and use a lil bit of leverage method, well off popped my ihs!! godamn asus!! well everything is intact with the ihs still "super glued to the heatpipe system i replaced the intel x38 thermal rubber stuff on the actual chip with ceramique but has this ever been done before?? i cant find much just that most prefer it on, will a waterblock hit the resistors surrounding the x38 chip??

[overclocking101]

ok well with m X38 ihs off!!! the baord is runnning quite well!! actually 3c lower on air than before ame as with the stock fuzion block of cour the ihs is still attached to the block but it still runs cooler im going to try to run it with the ek nb max direct die and see what happens i mean P35/P45 both are ihs less cant be that bad