Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[Scooby]

I used the NB backplate and a caliper to get as close as I can to spec.



Hope this helps.

[awhir]

thanks will do

[awhir]

hey guys also does anyone have the demintions for the pwm mosfets cooler ?

[dude_500]

I have an MCW30 on my north bridge, the stock south bridge cooler (no heat pipe) and an 80mm pointing at it (to make up for the pipe being gone). I get 38-40 on a full load of prime95 on all 4 cores (running 383x9 right now) and I saw it hit 41 when playing crysis. (those are south bridge temperatures, not cpu)

Is there any advantage to taking it off and putting AS5 on instead of the stock "glue"? It'd be a bit of work to rebuild the system for it. I can't use a block because my stock cooled 8800GTS would get in the way and I'd rather not buy heat sinks right now unless it'd be very helpful.

[Talonman]

I wish there was a way to determine the hottest we can let a SB get, before it's heat becomes a problem....

I really dont know that that number is, only that others have said that the SB dosen't really get that hot.

I would like to know what our danger zone should be temp wise...

[septim]

doesnt the SB controls HD RAID functions and some others?, me can't think of how to stress this too much for the heat to spike up so...

i think passive cooling (since most stock sinks are smallish anyhows) should suffice...

[dude_500]

I redid the south compound with AS5 and it only took it down about 2-3 deg (40-41 to 37-38). Not really worth the time, but now atleast I know it's not that important. Maybe I'll put water on it someday

[Pete]

I wish there was a way to determine the hottest we can let a SB get, before it's heat becomes a problem....

I really dont know that that number is, only that others have said that the SB dosen't really get that hot.

I would like to know what our danger zone should be temp wise...

When i test the new 8800GTX in stock formatt i had nothing on the SB and it jumped to 47c, 4 raptors that was in RAID0 128k strip

[Talonman]

I still am in good spirits knowing I have 11 days of foward progress being made on the delivery of my NB block. Eddie got me squared away, and my order out the door on the 17th.

He did also confirm I would be getting the new ring. I would like to see a picture posted by a member who get's the new version.

[Exahertz]

Hey Talonman,

When are you expecting your order to be delivered? i see it shipped on the 17th so its already been 11 days.
Mine shipped on the 21st, or 7 days ago. im just kinda wondering when i should be expecting them.

BTW, I've got a lot of stuff selling on ebay right now, so hopefully ill raise some funding for either a q9450 or my qx9650 depending on how much i make.

[Talonman]

I think for me living in Ohio, 2 week's is the very best I can expect, but thinking more like 3 to 4 weeks is probably more realistic? Not sure yet, as the delivery time reports posted, that were made to the US, are few and seem to vary in length.

Heck, that is why I waited 27 days the first time before I started seeking conformation that my order had actually shipped.
I should have checked sooner.

Needless to say I am more than a little anxious to actually put my hand on The Mythical EK NB block.

I have the CPU backplate that EK makes in the same order.
I am guessing I should wrap a layer of black electrical tape around it before mounting?
I am wondering how that will work out for me too, putting it on the back of the Maximus SE.

Some day I will actually get to let my Maximus taste some power and boot. What a fun day that will be!

At least the BIOS Updates keep being made...

I do want to see how the new EK ring is looking too.

[-.-PhanTom-.-]

I have the CPU backplate that EK makes in the same order.
I am guessing I should wrap a layer of black electrical tape around it before mounting?
I am wondering how that will work out for me too, putting it on the back of the Maximus SE.

Can this backplate be ordered from them? link? (and why use one in the first place?)

I will be getting my NB+SB blocks on wednesday, and then the real building can begin.
I couldn't wait, so "installed" the parts on my desk, out of case and with stock cooling, just to get that Q6600 spinning

Now if only I could afford a real version of Vista64...

[awhir]

I have the CPU backplate that EK makes in the same order.
I am guessing I should wrap a layer of black electrical tape around it before mounting?
I am wondering how that will work out for me too, putting it on the back of the Maximus SE.

just put some foam over the plate and it will be fine.

[Talonman]

Can this backplate be ordered from them? link? (and why use one in the first place?)

I will be getting my NB+SB blocks on wednesday, and then the real building can begin.
I couldn't wait, so "installed" the parts on my desk, out of case and with stock cooling, just to get that Q6600 spinning

Now if only I could afford a real version of Vista64...

Link to the CPU Backplate: http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...products_id=80
Big Picture: http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/popup_...pID=80&invis=0

I have heard backplates help to prevent your mobo from bending, and can even lower your CPU temps, due to the tighter mount.
That is why I ordered mine.

I baught my full retail version of Vista Ultimate 64bit on ebay for $229.99 + $11.90 shipping = $241.89.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Microsoft-Window...QQcmdZViewItem
It sure beat the $399.00 price Microsoft was willing to help me out for!

I did received it, and it was Vista Ultimate 64bit (and 32bit) full Retail version.
Apon close inspection, it look 100%. No fingerprints on the 2 CD's, the Quick Start Guide, and Welcome card were clean, and unbent.
I had to actually admit, that it looked unused as advertised.
Everything is looking good for my 64 bit install.

[hiwa]

this is my rig

[Talonman]

Is there a Maximus in there?

Look's like she is getting some good air...

[hiwa]

yes that's maximus formula on my bench table

and this is a new kit i am waiting

[Talonman]

That should help to tame the heat!! Looks like some good gear too.
Be sure to keep us posted.

[CrazyJoe]

Any word yet on your blocks Talonman ?

Also, where-abouts in Ohio ?

[Exahertz]

No word here in maryland yet, and im only a few days behinde Talonman.

[Talonman]

Near Columbus, and nothing to report yet.

[Exahertz]

Talonman, go check your local post office! Due to it being "registered mail" or something like that I don’t think the USPS can leave it at your doorstep.

To my surprise mine came today. Yes today but I wasn’t home and I got a notice informing me that I need to go and pick it up at the post office

Maybe you never got your notice

[Talonman]

Thanks for the info... I will look into that! No notice yet, and I am just starting my 3 day weekend too. I will be home all day tomorrow.
I can't remember if mine was "registered mail" too, or just regular mail...
Was that a special selection on the site, or do you think all orders are to the US are registered?
Mabey when the blocks enter the US it's closer to Maryland, than Ohio?
Lucky Dog... I am glad for a conformation that they are crossing the boarder OK.

Get us a picture of how the new ring looks on your board, and or, how it looks with the stock NB backplate sitting on it.

I still would like to drill the holes out a bit on the backplate, and still use it if the line up is close enouigh.

It will be a dream getting my PC back togeather. I am excited again. I still have yet to power my system on for the first time.

[Exahertz]

Okay, I can do pics

Few questions...

Is there anything else I’m going to need for mounting these blocks? I see you talking about a NB backplate and I'm assuming that it’s already on the back of my board with the stock cooling rig, Right?

As I understand it, the MOSFT blocks are the most restrictive of the set. So I’m going to run my MOSFET block in parallel as soon as I get my Tee's from Martinm210. Is this a good idea or a waste of time?

What should my loop order be (please feel free to critique)
Rads> CPU> Res> Pump(s)> GPU> NB> Mosfets> SB> Rads

Will my Artic Silver TIM be good for all the CPU, NB, SB and Mosfet joints?

[Talonman]

Okay, I can do pics

Few questions...

Is there anything else I’m going to need for mounting these blocks? I see you talking about a NB backplate and I'm assuming that it’s already on the back of my board with the stock cooling rig, Right?

As I understand it, the MOSFT blocks are the most restrictive of the set. So I’m going to run my MOSFET block in parallel as soon as I get my Tee's from Martinm210. Is this a good idea or a waste of time?

What should my loop order be (please feel free to critique)
Rads> CPU> Res> Pump(s)> GPU> NB> Mosfets> SB> Rads

Will my Artic Silver TIM be good for all the CPU, NB, SB and Mosfet joints?

Glad to hear you can do pics...

Yes, the NB backplate is on the back of your Maximus stock. It actually is pritty well made I think, and has a plastic protector built in on it, so not to short the mobo out. I curently believe the new mounting hardware that comes with our ring will be larger than the stock stuff, so drilling the holes out is my current game plan if everything looks good.

When you say "run my MOSFET block in parallel", do you mean totally seperate loop? I do think CPU> GPU> NB> Mosfets> SB> is allot to put in 1 loop? That would be 6 blocks correct? That may be a wee bit much for 1 loop, but this is my first time water cooling. We need a second opinion here...
If you are talking two loops, I can't speak to the best to seperate the blocks yet.

I think AS5 should be fine for CPU, NB, and SB. Not sure about GPU and MOSFETS....

I like Arctic Silver high-density, ceramic-based thermal compound myself, only as a preference. Both should do fine for us.