Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[Exahertz]

try occt and speedfan combo it does a good job
my test

I looked in SpeedFan and im not sure which temp it is?
Which one is the NB?
System
CPU
AUX
Temp1
Temp2
Temp3
CPU
Internal Temp
Remote Temp
Core 0
Core 1
Core
Ambient

[Talonman]

Good question. I still can't normally find the NB temp on most posts of just screen shots!

I need it spelled out for me too, if they wan't it on the chart. (Somebody get us up to speed on that please.)

FYI - I moved our temp chart to the origional post in this thread too, in addition to it also being listed in the thread dedicated to the Stock ROG Cooling.

I figure we may be getting a few more 'aftermarket block' temps submitted, and we won't have to look for the other thread to see the chart updated.

As members submit their numbers, the originoal post will be updated...

Check it out... I found the color button! Too Flashey?
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Here is our collection of LOADED NB temps reported my various members. I would like to see more aftermarket loaded NB temps hit the chart.
Please feel free to submit your data, and this chart will be updated.

Reported loaded NB temps using aftermarket blocks:
Aftermarket Block Member --- NB volts -- NB Loaded ----------- CPU ------------------- NB Block
Creek Tha Gray ---------------- 1.61v ------- 20°C ------------- Q6600 @ 3.9GHz --------- EK S-MAX
Nikhsub1 ---------------------- 1.52v ------- 25°C ------------- Q6600 @ 3.7GHz --------- MCW30

Reported loaded NB temps using the stock ROG cooling:
ROG Member ----- NB volts -- NB Loaded --------------- CPU ------------------
Renegade5399 ---- 1.65v ------ 34°C ------------ Intel Core2Duo E6850 G0 @ 4GHz
bill d ------------- 1.30v ------ 34°C ----------------------------- Q6600 Stock
TheSamuri -------- 1.54v ------ 34°C ------------------------ Q6600 GO @ 3.9GHz (Reseated W/MX-2, was 48°C)
ragge86 ---------- 1.65v ------ 36°C ---------------------------- Q6600 @ 3.8GHz
NysoO ------------ 1.60v ------ 39°C ------------------------ Q6600 GO @ 3.6GHz
BulldogPO -------- 1.65v ------ 40°C -24/7 QMC crunching clocks - Q6600 @ 3.8GHz
DerekFSE ---- Green setting --- 40°C -------- Running Orthos ----- E6400 @ 3.6GHz
giorgos th. ------- 1.47v ------ 41°C --------------------------- Q6600 @ 3.60GHz
Aldy402 ---------- 1.63v ------ 43°C ----------------------- Q6600 G0 @ 3.825GHz (Was 62-65°C loaded on air)
weescott --------- 1.74v ------ 43°C --------(Q9550 444x8.5) 1.49v 62c under load
j0nnyr0773n ------ 1.54v ------ 44°C ------------------------- Q6600 GO @ 3.6GHz
Clump ------------ 1.62v ------ 46°C (After 1HR or Prime 95) ----- Q6600 @ 3.6GHz
raju -------------- 1.65v ------ 49°C (Prime95 Torture Temp) ----- Q6600 @ 3.6GHz

Note: After Raju remounted, max temp went down to 39°C
Note: Loaded NB temps over 47°C are prone to failures during longer Prime torture test runs.

If you go through the removal of the stock ROG cooling, and officially join the aftermarket club, it is my firm belief that you will be enjoying lower temps.

[Creek Tha Gray]

ok so here we go testing tonight is

with NB at 1.61volts cpu is at 1.55 volts
fsb is 390mhz or rated fsb of 1560mhz
cpu is at 3.9ghz stable occt at 30min
temp on cpu is some where equal or below -22c jin unit temp is at -22c during the test.
NB was at 21c for first 8min or load then down to 20c for the last 17min or load and room temp is 24.6c

loop is MCP655, MCR220 QP, PA120.3, 2 x EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a (X38), EK-NB S-MAX, EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 then back to pump

[Talonman]

NB was at 21c for first 8min or load then down to 20c for the last 17min or load

Thanks for the post.

We will be a sport and call your current max loaded NB temp 20c due to that is what you settled into as OCCT ran, and your TIM may still be settleling in a bit too.

Origional post updated.

30 minutes of hard processing is certainly good enough to make an entry on our NB heat chart. I believe that was about as hot as your chip was going to get.

I also updates the OP with the blocks currently out for the Maximus.
Please let me know if this is not correct:

Some Aftermarket Blocks made for the Maximus SE:
I believe this is still current:
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX, EK-Supreme - Plexi, EK-Supreme Acetal.

MOSFET - EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a (X38), EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a - Acetal (X38), Sixdesign sold by MIPS.

North Bridge - EK-NB S-MAX, EK-NB S-MAX Acetal, DangerDen Maze4, Sixdesign sold by MIPS,
Swiftech MCW30 (Caution: some have problems with the MCW30 being a tad too small.)

South Bridge - EK-NB/SB ASUS 3, EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 - Acetal, Sixdesign sold by MIPS.
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EK's link: http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/izdelki_eng.php

MIPS link: http://www.mips-computer.de/
MIPS Maximus pic: http://www.mips-computer.de/images/a..._full_1024.jpg

[Creek Tha Gray]

Thanks for the post.

We will be a sport and call your current max loaded NB temp 20c due to that is what you settled into as OCCT ran, and your TIM may still be settleling in a bit too.

Origional post updated.

30 minutes of hard processing is certainly good enough to make an entry on our NB heat chart. I believe that was about as hot as your chip was going to get.

I also updates the OP with the blocks currently out for the Maximus.
Please let me know if this is not correct:

Some Aftermarket Blocks made for the Maximus SE:
I believe this is still current:
__________________________________________________ ________________________________
A recap of the 'Confirmed block fit list' for the Maximus SE:

CPU - D-TEK FuZion, Swiftech GTX, EK-Supreme - Plexi, EK-Supreme Acetal.

MOSFET - EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a (X38), EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a - Acetal (X38), Sixdesign sold by MIPS.

North Bridge - EK-NB S-MAX, EK-NB S-MAX Acetal, DangerDen Maze4, Sixdesign sold by MIPS,
Swiftech MCW30 (Caution: some have problems with the MCW30 being a tad too small.)

South Bridge - EK-NB/SB ASUS 3, EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 - Acetal, Sixdesign sold by MIPS.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

EK's link: http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/izdelki_eng.php

MIPS link: http://www.mips-computer.de/
MIPS Maximus pic: http://www.mips-computer.de/images/a..._full_1024.jpg

go with 20c if i get better over tim will post also if i run any longer I guess it would just go down LOL.

[Talonman]

It looks like it was headding that way, the longer you ran....

Too bad it dosen't always work that way!

FYI - Still looking for an answer on this...

For those people considering compression barbs, such as those made by Koolance (which I am very partial to)...



You should note that you can only use thin-wall 1/2" tubing with their 1/2" compression fittings. You can also use 7/16" ID - 5/8" OD but it fits so snugly it will be frustrating and possibly damaging to get tightened or untightened. I really recommend 1/16" wall thickness tubing with Koolance 1/2" compression fittings which really limits your tube routing to large bends.

The 3/8" Koolance compression fittings are compatible with all 3/8" ID - 1/2" OD tubing.Cheers,-Chris.

Am I going to have a problem with my Tygon 1/2" R-3603 fitting into the EK's compression fittings on the NB block?

I see in posted that thin walled 1/2" line is better with compression fittings, or at least the koolance ones.

[Talonman]

ok so here we go testing tonight is

with NB at 1.61volts cpu is at 1.55 volts
fsb is 390mhz or rated fsb of 1560mhz
cpu is at 3.9ghz stable occt at 30min
temp on cpu is some where equal or below -22c jin unit temp is at -22c during the test.
NB was at 21c for first 8min or load then down to 20c for the last 17min or load and room temp is 24.6c

loop is MCP655, MCR220 QP, PA120.3, 2 x EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a (X38), EK-NB S-MAX, EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 then back to pump

I just corrected your entry... I never gave you your 20C credit.
I would love to see a picture of your setup BTW.
A 20°C loaded NB with an ambient temp of 24.6°C... These Vapor Phase Change guy's, what are you going to do with them?
They are the only ones I know that can give me a loaded temp 4.6°C below their ambient, and I still believe it!
Do you think we need to kick Creek and his fancy rig to the curb! He may be out classing us water only boys, and his numbers may make the pattern looked more skewed?
We could give him some Xtreme-Maximus title or something, wish him well, and send him on his way. As long as we keep his s#@% off the chart....
What say you?

All better, data integrity has been preserved:

Members reported loaded NB temp's in the 'Aftermarket Block Club':
ABC Member ---- NB volts -- NB Loaded ------------------- CPU ------------- Ambient --- NB Block
Creek Tha Gray --- 1.61v ------ 20°C -- OCCT at 30min - Q6700 GO @ 3.9GHz ---- 24.6°C ---- EK S-MAX (Vapor Phase Change user)
Talonman --------- 1.60v ------ 22°C -- 4HR Prime95 --- Q6600 GO @ 3.8GHz ---- 12.7°C ---- EK S-MAX Acetal
Nikhsub1 ---------- 1.52v ------ 25°C ---------------------- Q6600 @ 3.7GHz --------------- MCW30
Talonman --------- 1.55v ------ 26°C -- 1HR Prime95 --- Q6600 GO @ 3.8GHz ---- 16.6°C ---- EK S-MAX Acetal
neo rtr ------------ 1.70v ------ 28°C ------------------ QX6700 @ 3.6GHz ------ 19.0°C ---- Sixdesign sold by MIPS
WFO -------------- 1.46v ------ 30°C -- Folding 48Hrs -- Q6600 GO @ 3.7GHz ---- 21.1°C ---- EK S-MAX Acetal
neo rtr ------------ 1.70v ------ 33°C ------------------ QX6700 @ 3.6GHz ------ 24.0°C ---- Sixdesign sold by MIPS
Clunk ------------- 1.74v ------ 35°C -- Prime over night -- Q6600 @ 3.6GHz ----------------- DangerDen Maze4