Do I really have to...

[Talonman]

Ok, I have a few questions that are eating at me.

1) My CPU block did not come with a backplate. I didn't even know much about them when I installed it. Why don't they include one in the box for the $$ you pay? Is it really a big deal to run it this way? I would rather not take it back apart unless I am really flirting with danger.

2) I was going to be a sport, and disconnect both my blocks when I run the loop for it's first 24 hours to check for leaks. I went to disconnect the NB block by removing the 4 screws and nothing happens. Then the cold harsh reality hits me that this is all 1 solid peace. I am looking at having to remove the SB, NB, some heat sinks, and the motherboard to do a leak check 'by the book'.

I have seen other having issues removing all the stock cooling, so don't think it will be an easy thing for me to just pop it off!

I only have a few hose connections, and 2 blocks inside the case. My pump, rad, and a host of other connections will be outside the case in the WaterKeg. How risky would it be to leave my new computer totally unplugged, with the blocks connected as is, and do the 24 hour leak test?

I would monitor it like my first born.

I can plug the WaterKeg into another PC that I currently use, so the pump can run even with the new system unplugged.

I really don't want to take everything apart just thinking my 8 hose clamps are going to spring leaks. I really think they are all on just right...

O.K. Light me up!!