I have just RMAed my 680i A1 for the second time. The problem occurred about a month after I got the last RMA. C1 and 1D error codes are related to the RAM and the memory controller. I have extensively tested the memory individually for hours with memtestx86 no errors! I have the following specifications on my computer:
U2-UFO Black Powder Coat - Original Top
QX6700
evga 8800GTX in SLI
evga 680i A1 Motherboard
creative x-fi
4x1GB dominator 8500CD RAM
1KW PC power and cooling
PA120.3
fuzion on the CPU
MCW60 on the GPUs
Micro res
Laing DDC w/ Petra'sTech DDCT-01s Top Combo
1/2inch Tygon tubing
The conclusion I have to from extensively reading the evga forums is the MOSFETs are to blame. I replaced the ceramic on the Northbridge and southbridge and I have the Northbridge's fan maxed out. From my understanding of this post, http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=78381, the MOSFETS just lack the proper cooling and degrade overtime until the memory controller dies.
I saw a watercooling part for the striker extreme to cover the MOSFETs, however none I could find for the evga one.![]()
What are my options for cooling the MOSFETs besides just replacing the thermal compound on them (with Arctic ceramic)? Any help is greatly appreciated.![]()
Additionally, do I need to water cool the northbridge or the southbridge?
Thanks in advance!



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