Dfi Lp Lt X48

[Bubbaxm2]

Welp I just pulled the trigger! Any suggestions on a NB block to add to my loop?

[Bubbaxm2]

Oh and I grabbed a Q6600 to go with it. Going to pair it up with some OCZ pc 8800 that will pull at a minimum 5-6-6 @ 2.1. Man it feels wierd, this is the first intel setup I have bought in 8 years!

[MomijiTMO]

The best is the Enzotech block but you could always go with the Swiftech MCW30 for the smallest impact on flow rate and your wallet.

[Atal]

which enzotech blocks are they because Im also looking for one on the SB and NB?

[MomijiTMO]

Don't they look stunning? Enzotech SNBW -> you can get them from FrozenCPU or Sidewinder.

These are universal N/SB blocks. MIPS do have a set of mosfet, NB and SB copper blocks that you can get.

[Martinm210]

I just got mine yesterday, and drooling over it presently...

I'm trying to decide between the Danger Den MCP and the XSPC X20 Delta Chipset. I think they are both along the lines of the best chipset coolers out there with the micro pin designs....

Decisions...decisions...

Also pondering making a block for the mosfet/PWM area, whatever that 8phase power area consists of.

Here is a good link if you haven't seen it before:
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/revie...ng-review.html

[NaeKuh]

Martin, you know im your guru when it comes to setups.

So, as your friend, here is my recomendation:

1. Get a dayam 70mm yate in front of your mosfet heat sinks like so.
2. Grab the DD and call it a day like so:



Oh and while your making more 90's cuz i know your gonna need 2 to do this, make me a few too please.


:P Martin, TRUST me on this bro.

PS. Stupid Naekuh's Fault for making martin get that board. Oh wait, im naekuh.

[qdemn7]

Welp I just pulled the trigger! Any suggestions on a NB block to add to my loop?

The EK NB/SB 5 Universal block. That or the Enzotech block.

[qdemn7]

Also pondering making a block for the mosfet/PWM area, whatever that 8phase power area consists of.

Martin, you seen any shots of the board with the mosfet cooler pulled off?

[Martinm210]

It IS all your fault!...lol

Actually really like the looks of the board components. After my 680i I thought it was normal for all the caps to be leaning, I was suprised to see these were all vertical...

Hmmm...what about a full CPU block on the NB? I'd just have to machine up a new hold down...maybe out of copper? It's a little overkill, but that's why I like it so much..

[Martinm210]

Martin, you seen any shots of the board with the mosfet cooler pulled off?

Yes, it looks like just a small row of mosfet looking things on the bottom. But what about the big chips in front that don't have cooling...would it be worth extending a block over them to cool as well?

[qdemn7]

Yes, it looks like just a small row of mosfet looking things on the bottom. But what about the big chips in front that don't have cooling...would it be worth extending a block over them to cool as well?

Hmmm. good question. With my current rig in my sig. Running at stock and idle, I'm measuring a temp of 32C using my EST-65 Laser IR thermometer. That's pretty cool for a bare chip.

[qdemn7]

Hmmm...what about a full CPU block on the NB? I'd just have to machine up a new hold down...maybe out of copper? It's a little overkill, but that's why I like it so much..

I really like that idea. The holes are pretty far apart. IIRC I measured them at 62mm apart.

[generics_user]

Yes, it looks like just a small row of mosfet looking things on the bottom. But what about the big chips in front that don't have cooling...would it be worth extending a block over them to cool as well?

i thought the big chips were the inductors (the ones with CPL written on them...)

well the big chip on my IX38 quadgt stays cool all the time, only thing getting hot are the small chips, and make sure to use a thermal pad on them (they crush very easily and made funny noises when i put thermal paste on them, no noise with a thermal pad )

[Martinm210]

Hmmm. good question. With my current rig in my sig. Running at stock and idle, I'm measuring a temp of 32C using my EST-65 Laser IR thermometer. That's pretty cool for a bare chip.

Perfect, sounds like cooling is not needed.

If you have a chance can you measure around the board for any of other little chips that may be a little hotter? I have a package of those mini copper sinks I had planned to stick around on a few others, but I'm not sure there is any heat generated from anything. There does appear to be about 8 bigger mosfet looking chips scatter around the board....I thought maybe they would be good candidates?

[Martinm210]

i thought the big chips were the inductors (the ones with CPL written on them...)

well the big chip on my IX38 quadgt stays cool all the time, only thing getting hot are the small chips, and make sure to use a thermal pad on them (they crush very easily and made funny noises when i put thermal paste on them, no noise with a thermal pad )

You're right, I knew it was a different type of chip.

[Martinm210]

FYI
Here is a picture of the power area heat sink removed, plenty of room here to make a nice block.

They sure put plenty of TIM grease on there, hope it's not conductive because it got all over the place..

[ls206]

I think you forgot to attach the image Martin - unless it's a problem my end

[Martinm210]

I think you forgot to attach the image Martin - unless it's a problem my end

I did....fixed now though..

Here is one more after cleaning up most of the TIM mess that was left behind...

[qdemn7]

Perfect, sounds like cooling is not needed.

If you have a chance can you measure around the board for any of other little chips that may be a little hotter? I have a package of those mini copper sinks I had planned to stick around on a few others, but I'm not sure there is any heat generated from anything. There does appear to be about 8 bigger mosfet looking chips scatter around the board....I thought maybe they would be good candidates?

Sure, I'm running Prime95 for a while to let the board heat up. Check back later.

BTW, thanks for the shot of the mosfets.

[MomijiTMO]

Someone at OC.AU stuck the MCW60 on their NB . I guess it needed a custom mounting plate.

More DFI X48 pr0n please lol.

[Martinm210]

Not the greatest, but here is a full nekkid picture:

[MomijiTMO]

Woot.

Ok time to oc that Q6600

[qdemn7]

Great pic Martin, just what I needed.

After 2 hours of running Prime 95 v25.6 build 6, at stock settings, system below I get the following results:

The 3 chips outllined in red are the hottest. They are running around 47-51C.
The 3 chips outlined in yellow are next, they running at 43-45C.
The main heatsink for the mosfets above the CPU is running34-36C.
None of the rest of the chips on the board get above 40C.
Ambient temp is 26C.

This is sitting out in the open on a Top Deck Tech Station.

[Martinm210]

Great pic Martin, just what I needed.

After 2 hours of running Prime 95 v25.6 build 6, at stock settings, system below I get the following results:

The 3 chips outllined in red are the hottest. They are running around 47-51C.
The 3 chips outlined in yellow are next, they running at 43-45C.
The main heatsink for the mosfets above the CPU is running34-36C.
None of the rest of the chips on the board get above 40C.
Ambient temp is 26C.

This is sitting out in the open on a Top Deck Tech Station.

Awesome, that's PERFECT!!!

I'll put a few sinks on those for good measure...Sounds like the main sink for the mosfets does plenty good enough too...