Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[Talonman]

How did you guys mount the EK S-MAX with the backplate that came with the SE?
The screws supplied with the block dont fit at all, so I guess you modded the backplate somehow.

I'm also wondering about the Mosfet-blocks, could I just keep the thermal pads already on the board? (They didnt come off when I removed the cooler)

Page 30. Cutt um and drilled um!

Not sure what most of the MOSFET guys are doing for their blocks, TIM or pads?


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You guys will have to forgive me, this was already posted in the section for Q6600 temps, but I simply must call attention to the performance I'm getting out of that NB block....

Taking advantage of this cold Ohio day, I cut Prime loose for an extended run using my 'new improved' normal every day 3.8GHz settings:

My 4 hour error free run using my 3.8GHz settings. Room temp was a brisk 55°F or 12.7°C:


Granted, my basement is a cold sucker, but ya still have to give the block some big credit for keeping the NB at 22°C, 4 hours in with the hammer down hard.
I am officially an EK fan!

My basement is so cold I feel guilty even thinking about updating the chart! .... snicker. I think I should probably let this one slide?

Can you believe it, now my crappy basement makes me feel guilty for having low temps!

However I am proud of my shiny NB block, and how it tames the NB'es heat on the Maximus.

1 Free life tip: If you have a cold basement, go stand outside and smoke your pipe (Captain Black BTW! ). When you come back in, it seems warm! Just keep your hat on and fire up a game. With a sweat-shirt on, you'll sweating like a pig in no time.

It's quite evident that my system loves my temps that aren't fit for most humans! I really am used to it, and dress accordingly...
We truly have an OC season in this house, in my basement.