Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[rabor]

Any opinions?

Finally..!!

Happy to see the bend from the Fuzion to S-Max is possible with 1/2". I wasn't sure the bend would go, so I went with Thermalrights..

So, what temps do you get on NB (& SB) when the case is closed?

My sollution:

[Talonman]

Sweet looking system!

Don't give me too much credit for having a running system yet...
I still need to install my OS and do more reading on how to set my RADE up.

Power outlet for the Keg has been installed. I used the spot for the mini slot under the work Maximus, and made a custom length power cable to reach some power in my case. It worked out well, and the wire is mostly hid too.

I guess I need to flash to 9.07 ...

I still need to get things straight in my head as to what I need to do when hit the power button. I have never flashed a BIOS, nor built a system up from parts before, so temps may not come as fast as we would both like.

[Exahertz]

now thats a beauty! looking great Talon!

what are you using that three-way molex connector bracket on the bottom for?

[Talonman]

I am not sure I see a three way..??

I am stuck trying to get my OS installed, and RAID configured..
I am monitoring this thread for some kind sole to throw me a bone....

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=166867&page=3

Please come and help. I can't get any further.

[Jedda]

Seek stability first. What temps are showing in bios, as your symptoms suggest issues?
I wonder if your cpu block is down tight enough.

[Exahertz]

I am not sure I see a three way..??

that thing on the bottom of the picture with the red black yellow and green wires???

[neo_rtr]

Thiking of going noth south vga with compression fittings this time.
from frozencpu i got the following
G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting - (1/8" Walled Tubing)
Danger Den 8800GTX Video Card Liquid Cooling Block (DD - 8800 GTX / 8800 Ultra)

ex-blc-395
EK Asus X38 Chipset Motherboard Mosfet Block - Acetal - (EK-Mosfet ASUS 3a-x38-Acetal) x2 mosfet

ex-blc-381
Ek ASUS 3 Intel Northbridge / Southbridge Chipset Block - Acetal - (EK-NB/SB ASUS 3 Acetal) 2x one for the nothbridge and the southbridge.

I check the 1st page and appears this is the the way.

just to double check the material code with you guys,,,thanks

[CCC]

Figured i would post a couple of pics of the new rig. i havent finished cleaning up the wiring yet nor have i finished with the lighting but i figured yall might want to take a look

done benching for now cause i want to play some games but finished up at qx9650@4455mhz(405*11), maximus formula, 8800gts(g92) (850/2067/2200)-vgpu 1.35v -- WinXP

'06 -- 18560

EK Supreme on QX9650
EK fullcover on 8800gts (g92)
EK NB block
EK Asus 3a 2 x mosfet blocks
loop 1 --> cpu & nb -- 120.3 rad
loop 2 --> vc and both mosfets -- swifty MCR220 rad
Dual bay res with 4 barbs so both loops in 1 res

[Talonman]

Wow! Impressive...

Has the look of a system that demands respect!

[~aoe~]

Talonman: What's the status of your system at this time? Did you manage to resolve all the issues you were having?

Looking at the other thread, it seems that it's working but only with 1 RAM module.

Regarding your questions on the other thread:

write back cache: I believe that this can only be used with RAID5 (according to the help for the Intel Matrix Storage Manager).

HDTach for Vista: have you tried setting the compatibility mode for the program. The forums at SimpliSoftware suggest that it should work when run in compatibility mode for WinXP.

[Talonman]

Thanks for the info. Status is up and running. I am on it now!

So no write back cash to select for me and RAID0, I'm good with that. I just didn't want to miss out on a good performance setting.

I havent yet had 1 system stability issue ever since I am running on my single 2GB module. The bad one has been in the box for over 30 days, only used for about an hour, is this something I could RMA or am I probably SOL?
Baught from NewEgg. I can say with a clean spirit that I never OC'ed it, or over volted it other than what the Maximus might have added to it's 1.8v default BIOS setting. The ram was also rated at 1.8v's too.
Should have been a good match...

I haven't messed with compatibility mode for WinXP yet. I will have to look into that.

[~aoe~]

I would expect it to still be in warranty with Corsair. However, you may need to return both modules as they are sold as a matched pair. I'd contact Corsair and ask. At worst, they can only say 'no'

[Talonman]

I will do so. I have my two 1GB modules in my HP I could take out for a spin if I had to...

[Talonman]

My first officail baseline numbers!
Q6600 GO, stock speed of 2.4GHz

I used the newest version of OCCT, set it for 1hour Mixte test.
Room temp was 62.0F


Idle Temps ------ 30min IN ----- Final Temp
MB - 25C ----------- 25C ------------- 25C
CPU - 7C ----------- 15C ------------- 15C

Core1 - 20C -------- 28C ------------- 28C
Core2 - 20C -------- 27C ------------- 27C
Core3 - 15C -------- 24C ------------- 24C
Core4 - 21C -------- 30C ------------- 30C

NB - 21C ----------- 22C ------------- 22C
SB - 26C ----------- 26C ------------- 26C

Thoughts:
1) On my cpu, I never saw 31C ever display even once. My feeling is that is pritty darn good so far... The odd consistant low reading on core3 I tend not to believe, and go with the others. I just think it reads low?

2) NB at idle is good, and it hardly ever climbed much higher with OCCT Mixed running for 1 hour. If about 22C is going to be my worst temp, I should be golden!

3) My fan and sink seem to be working well for my SB... Temp did not change from idle to load at all. What temp does your SB hang at?

1 Screen shot of OCCT 1hr mixed testing: Taken about 9 minutes before reaching a successful completion.


OP has been updated!
Talonman --------- 1.38v ------ 22°C --occt at 1hr--- Q6600 GO @ 2.4GHz --------- EK S-MAX Acetal

[~aoe~]

Looking good

Those temps look nice, but not so sure about your ambient - don't you feel cold in that room . It's winter here but I don't like my house colder than 20C (68F).

Do you know the VID for that CPU? (CoreTemp will show the VID if Everest doesn't). Lower VIDs generally correspond to better potential overclocks, although it's not guaranteed.

Time to push that sucker and see what it's capable of?

[neo_rtr]

My first officail baseline numbers!
Q6600 GO, stock speed of 2.4GHz

Looking great. Good job there.. Temps looks good
Good one mate!

[Talonman]

Thank's Guy's...

This cold basement was built in 1917, and directly behind that old yellow'ish white wall, is a 5,000 gallon sistren that catches water off the roof. We use it for washing the cars, and watering the garden.
We do have a brand new well drilled in 2001 for our main water supply, the 5,000 gallons is just for hobbies.
Anyway, that wall is the coldest in the house. Super for putting some good numbers on the board! I think the Keg likes it?
It can get in the 50's down here on a good cold day with no problem!

I do plan on OC'ing my system soon. I have to read a bit more first. Still can't find the memory voltage adjustment in the BIOS.

Some pictures from today. I did pop my nVidia 8600GT in, until I am ready to buy my GPU.
System next to the Keg:


Lights off!:


Lights on:

[Jedda]

See Jimi on the wall there.
Saw him live in a park in London when I was about 13. All I really remember was these incredible sounds as he did at least a half hour solo and his fingers, like two big black spiders running up and down the neck.
The Banner at Woodstock remains one of the truly great performance arts pieces of the 20th century.
EddieV, Vale etc all great guitarists but not in that class. Todd Rundgren has a small piece of it, but JimiH could paint in sound

Oh yeah. Box looks great!
But 16°C
Its 10AM, raining outside and ambient is 31°C

[Darkatom]

Finally, looks awsome taloman ! What happend to the blue dye you used before ? And why isnt that puppy running at 4.0ghz yet .

[Talonman]

I mixed some red with it!

Do you know the VID for that CPU? (CoreTemp will show the VID if Everest doesn't). Lower VIDs generally correspond to better potential overclocks, although it's not guaranteed.

Looking at Everest, and selecting the CPU, it has Core Voltage currently at 1.288V. It that the same as VID?

I am looking for some numbers to plug into my BIOS to try my first OC. 3.8Ghz would be nice I would think? . I am looking for a dude runiing vista ultimate, Q6600 GO, 907 BIOS, and listed all his settings.

FYI - I did do another hour run of OCCT just to make sure my SB temp probe works.
I am happy to say that it does, and managed to run my SB temp all the way up to 27C.
It arrived minutes before this run hour run completed. PowerBridge cooling rocks!

I am out of the RAID club too. A Raptor died on me. No matter what power, or SATA cable you give it, BIOS never sees it. My system crashed, had to start from scratch.
Life span was 1 day... R.I.P.

I am happy with my water cooling setup!!

Cool temps at stock speed verified, System OC phase engage!

[nowakjan2000]

Here you go Talonman - 3.825 MHz (9 x 425) OCCt Stable settings:

Extreme Tweaker
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : Auto
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
FSB Frequency : 425
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 333
PCI-E Frequency: 110
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1020MHz
DRAM Command Rate : 2T
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : Auto
Row Refresh Cycle Time : Auto
Write Recovery Time :
Read to Precharge Time : Auto

Read to Write Delay (S/D) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (S) : Auto
Read to Read Delay (D) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (S) : Auto
Write to Write Delay (D) : Auto
DRAM Static Read Control: Disabled
Ai Clock Twister : Auto
Transaction Booster : Auto

CPU Voltage : 1.475 (BIOS)
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.50 (BIOS)
North Bridge Voltage : 1.57 (BIOS)
DRAM Voltage : 1.90(BIOS)
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.44 (BIOS)
South Bridge Voltage : 1.05 (BIOS)
Loadline Calibration : Enabled
CPU GTL Reference : 0.63x
North Bridge GTL Reference : 0.67x
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : 1.50 (BIOS)

NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED :

CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled

Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : Disabled
CPU TM Function : Disabled
Vanderpool Technology : Disabled
Execute Disable Bit : Disabled
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled


USB Configuration
USB Functions: Enabled
Legacy USB Support : Disabled

Hope it will help you get to the point where I managed to get.

[Talonman]

Thanks, I will do that..

I am looking at this:

Members reported loaded NB temp's in the 'Aftermarket Block Club':
ABC Member ---- NB volts -- NB Loaded ------------------- CPU --------------- NB Block
Talonman --------- 1.38v ------ 22°C --occt at 1hr--- Q6600 GO @ 2.4GHz ------ EK S-MAX Acetal

Members reported loaded NB temp's using the stock 'Republic of Gamers' cooling:
ROG Member ----- NB volts -- NB Loaded -------------------------- CPU ------------------
bill d ------------- 1.30v ------ 34°C ------------------------------ Q6600 @ 2.4GHz

and thinking that it is a good example of what the EK -vs- the stock NB block would look like in most cases?
I would probably now, have to whipp mine like a dog to make it hit 34°C.. (Just kidding, animal lover!)

Heck, I even bet our voltage was the same too. I used Everest, not the BIOS. I bet me and bill d both still had it set to default during our testing...

A 12°C difference under load is pritty darn good.
The aftermarket block option holds some merit!

:what are you using that three-way molex connector bracket on the bottom for?

That has been installed, and is my external power outlet for the Keg.
It now runs off the PC's 1000W supply too.

[neo_rtr]

I have made an inquire to the shop i got my gear Vcore.dk
for the following
http://www.mips-computer.de/sg_WATER...NBOARDSETS.htm

1 x MCH034 Northbridge Freezer
1 x MCH003 Southbridge Freezer
2 x MCH150 Mosfet Freezer
parts
I cant see anyone else having them. It might be a long shot as i dont speak german and have trouble ordering from the the mips site directly. so from stockholm will order via denmark parts made in germany!! that will be fun!!

In the mean time if anyoneelse has a kit built with them pls by all means post some intel on the subject.

and since iam on the path to wc the rest i thought give it a try with my bfg 88gtx oc, but will have to order the DD kit from the states as i think, cant be found locally. nearest place is U.K

[perfection]

anyone got the stock heatpipe with the waterblock to an asus maximus extreme se i can have/buy?

[Talonman]

I have made an inquire to the shop i got my gear Vcore.dk
for the following
http://www.mips-computer.de/sg_WATER...NBOARDSETS.htm

1 x MCH034 Northbridge Freezer
1 x MCH003 Southbridge Freezer
2 x MCH150 Mosfet Freezer
parts
I cant see anyone else having them. It might be a long shot as i dont speak german and have trouble ordering from the the mips site directly. so from stockholm will order via denmark parts made in germany!! that will be fun!!

In the mean time if anyoneelse has a kit built with them pls by all means post some intel on the subject.

and since iam on the path to wc the rest i thought give it a try with my bfg 88gtx oc, but will have to order the DD kit from the states as i think, cant be found locally. nearest place is U.K

I would like to see you get your hands on a set. It would be good to know how good of a job they do. I think they look neet as heck! Kinda high tech'ish.