Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[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.
__________________________________________________ ________________________________

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

[Exahertz]

I just emaild the guys up at SpeedFan to see if i can get a little more insight into configuring SpeedFan to read the NorthBridge thermal diode with the Maximus SE.

Does anyone know if the NorthBridge's input is on the (W83627DHG WINBOND) chip or the (ADT7475 Thermal Monitor and Multiple PWM Fan Controller) chip???

I know the CPU and System temps come through WINBOND, but i think thats it. so im not sure ware the NB is.

[Giuliano]

Does Asus's AI Suite also read out temperatures?

Perhaps you can run both to match which thermal diode is which chip...

[Croak in BC]

Everest works fine, and it's worth the money for a full version IMHO.

Here's an excerpt from Everest's sensor debug report:

Sensor Properties	
Sensor Type	W83627DHG + W83791D + ADT7475 + ADP3228  (ISA 290h, SMB 2Ch/2Eh/20h)
GPU Sensor Type	Diode  (ATI-Diode)
Motherboard Name	Asus Maximus Extreme / Formula
Chassis Intrusion Detected	No

[Scooby]

Hey guys, remember this...



Well I got it all up and running and here is the out come now. Still doing wire management and cleaning.




Temps at 3.8Ghz Idle


Temps at 3.8Ghz Prime loaded






Scooby

[NoobCake]

Hey Scooby,

you may remember me about asking about your heatsinks and all and you may not remember me. anyways, that looks awesome stuff, very nice and neat, but may i ask what size tubbing are you using?

to me it looks like 1/2"

[Scooby]

Yes I remember and yup, their 1/2"ID 3/4"OD tubing. Thanks

Note: if you guys are going to use the Thermalright HR-09U Type 2 on your mosfets especially the one by the I/O plate side you will notice that the two capasitors make for a tight fit when installing the heatsinks. I took a Dremel to one of the fitting and sanded it down a bit to thin it down and BAM!!! When Installing it did not even touch the capasitors. Sorry no pics but I thought for those of you who want to do this should know.

[NoobCake]

thanks for that, i love the way it looks, nice and beefy

As for the capacitors are they the blue ones next to the I/O plate in the first picture you posted?

[Talonman]

Yes I remember and yup, their 1/2"ID 3/4"OD tubing. Thanks

Note: if you guys are going to use the Thermalright HR-09U Type 2 on your mosfets especially the one by the I/O plate side you will notice that the two capasitors make for a tight fit when installing the heatsinks. I took a Dremel to one of the fitting and sanded it down a bit to thin it down and BAM!!! When Installing it did not even touch the capasitors. Sorry no pics but I thought for those of you who want to do this should know.

Thanks for thi info Scooby!

Your system is looking sweet.

Your words of wisdom have been added to the origional post in this thread.

(I added it into another post of yours I was quoteing already)

Tha Caps you speak of or colored red on my board, but blue on yours. Odd... (Marked 271 16v)
In fact, 100% of my caps are colored red on my mobo.

[Talonman]

I just emaild the guys up at SpeedFan to see if i can get a little more insight into configuring SpeedFan to read the NorthBridge thermal diode with the Maximus SE.

Keep us posted, and thanks...

FYI the EK-Supreme - Plexi is out.
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=229

[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.

[initialised]

NB Cooling: Stock 1.52V
37C idle
40C loaded (after 10 mins of SP2004)

SB Cooling: Stock, 1.14V 1.55V
38C idle
40C loaded

MB 1.46Vfsbt
32C idle/loaded

CPU E4500 3.2GHz (400x8) NCW6000 NX
19C idle 1.464V
53C loaded 1.44V

Cores
32C idle
70C loaded

Ambient temp: 17C
Case air temp: 20C
Coolant temp: 25.1/26.9

[Talonman]

Thanks for the post. OP in this thread has been updated:

initialised --------- 1.52v ------ 40°C --After 10mins of SP2004---- E4500 @ 3.2GHz

[Creek Tha Gray]

ok so with a quad i can get max speed so far of 3.95ghz im running 3.9ghz stable no issues and at 4.0ghz can't post at all
this is all with the 907 bios and i have been tryign a little here and there and if you look at my setup cpu temp no issue due to being about -27c and NB temp is around 20c under load so its ether this cpu's limit or the bios needs a update or major tweeking.

[Talonman]

3.95GHz is a super OC.

If it is a BIOS wall, you probably won't have to wait too much longer until the next one is released. ASUS has been releasing them at a pritty good clip.

I say relax and enjoy your 3.9 for a while, until the next one comes along.

By the way, what GHz is 444x8.5? Is it 3.77GHz? I want to fix weescott's CPU entry on the NB listing.

Does anybody know what the NB voltage is set to on the 'green setting'? DerekFSE cound not tell how to get that info at the time of his post.
I would like to fix that entry too. I am sure it was set to whatever it defaults to. He never changed it.

[hiwa]

[initialised]

Thanks for the post. OP in this thread has been updated:

initialised --------- 1.52v ------ 40°C --After 10mins of SP2004---- E4500 @ 3.2GHz

A bit more tweaking got the CPU down to 65C and NB 39C at the same clocks. I know this CPU's good for more but it's going to take some more cooling. I was thinking the core temps were bad because of some problem with my loops, not sure now I've seen similar on a 3.25GHz E2160, might try putting an E2140 in to see how temps are on this CPU. at equivalent clocks.

[initialised]

3.95GHz is a super OC.

If it is a BIOS wall, you probably won't have to wait too much longer until the next one is released. ASUS has been releasing them at a pritty good clip.

I say relax and enjoy your 3.9 for a while, until the next one comes along.

By the way, what GHz is 444x8.5? Is it 3.77GHz? I want to fix weescott's CPU entry on the NB listing.

Does anybody know what the NB voltage is set to on the 'green setting'? DerekFSE cound not tell how to get that info at the time of his post.
I would like to fix that entry too. I am sure it was set to whatever it defaults to. He never changed it.

Green on the NB is up to 1.5V iirc

[Malik]

My temps with desktop settings:

[Creek Tha Gray]

to get to the 3.95ghz speed im using phase change and the other parts are all water cooled except the video due to its at rma.

[Talonman]

Green on the NB is up to 1.5V iirc

Thanks.

[Talonman]

My temps with desktop settings:

If that was for the listing, I don't know to find your NB temp, and am not sure if that was loaded or idle.
If you did have your NB stressing, fill this line out fror me and please repost.

ABC Member ----- NB volts -- NB Loaded ------------------- CPU --------------- NB Block
Malik ---------------- X.XXv ------ XX°C -- occt at 30min -- E6600 @ 3.3GHz ------ EK S-MAX Acetal

I would really like to get your loaded NB temp officially recorded.

[Malik]

This temp results are idle with stock V, tomorrow when i finish my lc - i make tests idle/stress

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