Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[TheSamurai]

i'm not sure. shoot them an email. petra and sidewinder are two of the greatest companies i've dealt with!!

[sergers]

Thanks, I corrected my link with the one you posted.

Do you know if that price is for 1 or 2 blocks?

just one.

[rabor]

The EK X38 blocks will be available in approx 10 days..

[Creek Tha Gray]

Thanks, I corrected my link with the one you posted.

Do you know if that price is for 1 or 2 blocks?

for one and ek is working on makeing new rev of the mosfets so you will not need to mod and the NB will post asap working on getting one from the uk due to will not be out in us for a little longer.

any way it goes will post with info asap

[CrazyJoe]

The EK X38 blocks will be available in approx 10 days..

Thanks Rabor .... good news.

[Talonman]

Keep us posted.... Thanks for the info.

[Wiggy McShades]

is the stock water cooling solution aluminum or copper?

[Talonman]

Can't speak to that. Mine is still in route.

So is my CPU and RAM .....

To be honest, I keep flipping back and forth in my mind if I should give the stock Fusion cooling a try. I know it is early in the game, but it will be nice to see how some temps look on a mobo with all the best blocks, vs a stocker running the Fusion.

We will need a few more boards up and running first to get numbers like that...

The smart money is on the high end water blocks, but the real question is by how much, and how well the Fusion actually does at cooling.

[Talonman]

Update: My Maximus arrived at the house today!!

Looks like a beauty, and not a scratch on er.

From Newegg my Ram, Ram fan, and fan extension cables made it too.....

It was a good parts day for me.

I am finishing up wet sanding the primer coat my mobo tray. Things are starting to shape up a bit.

[NaeKuh]

Thanks, I corrected my link with the one you posted.

Do you know if that price is for 1 or 2 blocks?

im guessing its 1. But its best to pm petra. Or email them. There pretty fast in responding.

[CrazyJoe]

im guessing its 1. But its best to pm petra. Or email them. There pretty fast in responding.

1 block only.

Here - http://www.petrastechshop.com/ekasmowaa2.html

[Nick L]

The little swifty fits like a glove on the boards Nb

[CrazyJoe]

The little swifty fits like a glove on the boards Nb

hmmm good to know.
Another thought, might an EK NF4 Rev 1.1 block fit as well since it has the slotted screw holes ?

Here - EK NF4 Rev 1.1

I have a couple here at home, but I'm waiting on an accurate diagonal measurement for comparisons sake.

[Talonman]

The little swifty fits like a glove on the boards Nb

Thanks for the post. That is the Swiftech MCW30 correct?

That would make the most current listing:
__________________________________________________ _______________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX,
Use XXXXXX 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 XXXXXX to attach the block to the chip.

North Bridge - DangerDen Maze4, Swiftech MCW30,
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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

Please correct if any inaccuracies/additions and re-post.
If you know the best thermal compound to attach each one, please fill it in.

Did you see that on the box it has...
Fusion Block System
H2O Ready: The next step in thermal solution. The Fusion block system combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the ability to conduct to a water cooling system for a 47% increase in thermal performance compared to other heatpipe designs.

Not sure what to think about that....

[Creek Tha Gray]

Thanks for the post. That is the Swiftech MCW30 correct?

That would make the most current listing:
__________________________________________________ _______________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX,
Use XXXXXX 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 XXXXXX to attach the block to the chip.

North Bridge - DangerDen Maze4, Swiftech MCW30,
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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

Please correct if any inaccuracies/additions and re-post.
If you know the best thermal compound to attach each one, please fill it in.

Did you see that on the box it has...
Fusion Block System
H2O Ready: The next step in thermal solution. The Fusion block system combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the ability to conduct to a water cooling system for a 47% increase in thermal performance compared to other heatpipe designs.

Not sure what to think about that....

North Bridge - DangerDen Maze4, Swiftech MCW30,
Use XXXXXX to attach the block to the chip.

EK is also T-10 days for NB x38 block, I still don't know about the SB

[Talonman]

Thanks for the info....

[Nick L]

Thanks for the post. That is the Swiftech MCW30 correct?

That would make the most current listing:
__________________________________________________ _______________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX,
Use XXXXXX 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 XXXXXX to attach the block to the chip.

North Bridge - DangerDen Maze4, Swiftech MCW30,
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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

Please correct if any inaccuracies/additions and re-post.
If you know the best thermal compound to attach each one, please fill it in.

Did you see that on the box it has...
Fusion Block System
H2O Ready: The next step in thermal solution. The Fusion block system combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the ability to conduct to a water cooling system for a 47% increase in thermal performance compared to other heatpipe designs.

Not sure what to think about that....

Yes Swiftech MCW30 that is correct

[Creek Tha Gray]

Thanks for the info....
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX,
Use XXXXXX 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 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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

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.

for the sb swittech mcw30 has a rang of Thru-motherboard installation (two-hole mount) with slotted brackets provide a range from 2.08" (53mm) to 2.36" (60mm) but how would it fit on the nb then do you have to force it or tilt the screws?

[Talonman]

The little swifty fits like a glove on the boards Nb

I'll let Nick speak to that...

__________________________________________________ ________________________________
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 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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

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.

[Nick L]

Perhaps my mounting id varies a bit from the specs. Using the two screws, washers and nuts thru the motherboard, I lightly tighten them before mounting the block. After your post, I had another look and one screw is just "very slightly" tilted, not being a perfect fit but one that is acceptable to me.

[~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

[s54///m3]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...87#post2487587

no need to keep linking. if we don't want to search, this is a different posting. there is no charge or cost to post postings on same topics. quit it. i dont care who you are on this forum. quit telling people how to use a free public access forum.

[voltaire2030]

I just received my Maximus

Dumb questions : I'm starting in WC ...

The WC NB included, really suck ? I'm looking to keep it and use it with my Fuzion (when I receive it) cpu block...

I will go crossfire also but will add another WC system (rad,pump and reservoir, tubing 1/2, 2 full block from EK) ... So, basically, I'm looking at a dual WC system with my TJ-07...

What do you think ?

[Talonman]

I am new to water cooling too, and it is my first build.

The Maximus in it's stock form is a looker to me....

That darn "47% increase in thermal performance compared to other heatpipe designs" is eating at me.

Combined with Asus'es official stance - Fusion Block System: The next step in thermal solution, and how efficient it is and all....

I am starting to think they may have something here?

Man we need numbers to check out bad!! I would love to see a temp test between some high end rig (with all the individual blocks), against the stock Fusion block, both on good water setups.

If I get all custom blocks, then I'll need backplates too, then there is the matter of bending my 1/2" tube in the tight spaces, and don't let your mobo bend, and the cost, and getting them in the US....

My little spirit is kind of sick on the matter to be honest.

The big strike I initially had against running the stock Fusion block was it was smaller than my 1/2" water hose, and didn't want to cutt down on my flow. Now I have just ordered the latest thing to try, the Fusion CPU block nozzle kit, with one nozzle in there for a quad core. This kit I believe works by constricting, or jetting the water at the block. And guess what... I think it actually may work, and it's a much bigger constrictor than the stock Fusion block will ever be by the looks of the nozzle?

And what is the deal with the "ROG's renowned heatpipe design"? Is it a known thing in the universe that this is indeed a well designed heatpipe? Does it disperse heat well? I have no idea....

More confusion...

So far I have only a CPU block wich I needed, and the Fusion stock cooling. If I buy 1 more block, I pritty much have to jump in big, or hold my ground as is....

I would love to hear some opinions...

I would be going CPU to Fusion to GPU at a minimum, on 1 bad boy loop.

[Wiggy McShades]

I am new to water cooling too, and it is my first build.

The Maximus in it's stock form is a looker to me....

That darn "47% increase in thermal performance compared to other heatpipe designs" is eating at me.

Combined with Asus'es official stance - Fusion Block System: The next step in thermal solution, and how efficient it is and all....

I am starting to think they may have something here?

Man we need numbers to check out bad!! I would love to see a temp test between some high end rig (with all the individual blocks), against the stock Fusion block, both on good water setups.

If I get all custom blocks, then I'll need backplates too, then there is the matter of bending my 1/2" tube in the tight spaces, and don't let your mobo bend, and the cost, and getting them in the US....

My little spirit is kind of sick on the matter to be honest.

The big strike I initially had against running the stock Fusion block was it was smaller than my 1/2" water hose, and didn't want to cutt down on my flow. Now I have just ordered the latest thing to try, the Fusion CPU block nozzle kit, with one nozzle in there for a quad core. This kit I believe works by constricting, or jetting the water at the block. And guess what... I think it actually may work, and it's a much bigger constrictor than the stock Fusion block will ever be by the looks of the nozzle?

And what is the deal with the "ROG's renowned heatpipe design"? Is it a known thing in the universe that this is indeed a well designed heatpipe? Does it disperse heat well? I have no idea....

More confusion...

So far I have only a CPU block wich I needed, and the Fusion stock cooling. If I buy 1 more block, I pritty much have to jump in big, or hold my ground as is....

I would love to hear some opinions...

I would be going CPU to Fusion to GPU at a minimum, on 1 bad boy loop.

well the mcw30 is just a flat piece of copper and it seems like the fusion is a flat piece of copper also so basically in the end if the fusion is all copper or at least not aluminum then it'll be perfectly fine IMHO