Water cooling the Asus Maximus SE X38

[Aldy402]

just switched out the fusion block for a mcw30
I can confirm that it fits but it takes a little manipulating..
it only works with the hard mount

also switched to black tygon r3400
somehow I lost a stick of ram in the process

also cleaned as hard as i can, still couldn't get the damn purple out of my loop , anybody know where I can get some black dye?

cable management is still ongoing .. got black sata cables on the way...

[disruptfam]

what size r3400 is that?

[Aldy402]

3/8" id 1/2" od

[disruptfam]

what wall size?

[Nate P.]

what wall size?

3/8" id 1/2" od

If me math skillz are right, it's 1/8in.

[~aoe~]

If me math skillz are right, it's 1/8in.

Close: the correct answer is 1/16" as there are 2 walls to consider when measuring the diameter.

[Strategos]

any unmodded passive cooler for sb like the enzotech CNB-S1L that can be fixed up at this mobo?

[disruptfam]

1/16!

[Aldy402]

heres some more details about the tubing i used

Specifications: Part # AAE00027, 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD, Wall Thickness 1/16", Minimum Bend Radius 1-3/4", Maximum Working Pressure at 73°F (psi): 25, Vacuum Rating, In. of Mercury at 73°F: 11

[Creek Tha Gray]

On the way from ek i have

EK-NB/SB ASUS 4 for the SB so i can get a 3870x2 in

also
2 x EK-Backplate Mosfet ASUS 1, 3, 3a
1 x EK-Supreme - Plexi (universal socket)
1 x EK-Backplate LGA 775
1 x Metal plate 775 - Supreme

removing the phase change and only using it for benching in the future.
Yes you say wTF it takes some time to turn on and is using some 300w of power and I love it but the ek water block is looking like the way to go. will post updated pics with all the parts on the mobo when there in so to post a updated setup of ek waterblocks in the first post.

Update
one shipment here

2 x EK-Backplate Mosfet ASUS 1, 3, 3a
1 x EK-Supreme - Plexi (universal socket)
1 x EK-Backplate LGA 775
1 x Metal plate 775 - Supreme

the ek supreme is clean looking

[Talonman]

Good deal buddy!!!

I'm sure you will have some fun with them...

Keep us posted.

[disruptfam]

heres some more details about the tubing i used

Specifications: Part # AAE00027, 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD, Wall Thickness 1/16", Minimum Bend Radius 1-3/4", Maximum Working Pressure at 73°F (psi): 25, Vacuum Rating, In. of Mercury at 73°F: 11

i have 1/16 wall size and it kinks so easily swapping out for a thicker wall size

[Durkadurka]

Alright, now we are cookin!

Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit right now, cpu is running default 3 GHz (qx9650) at 1.19v!

[Talonman]

Glad your making foward progress again...

[neo_rtr]

Alright, now we are cookin!

Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit right now, cpu is running default 3 GHz (qx9650) at 1.19v!

what was the problem with the motherboard? did you solv it? how?

[dietwaterrr]

The Enzotech Forged Copper CNB-S1L for the SB doesnt fit with screws?

[Talonman]

Nope...

For the SB:
The Enzotech low profile, Forged Copper CNB-S1L sink can work here, providing your willing to rotate it 90° from the norm, and permanently attach it.
I did on my Maximus SE using 100% Arctic Silver Thermal Adhesive. She's on there for keeps, and now is making excellent chip to sink contact!

[dietwaterrr]

Hmm, what SB heatsink are you using Aldy402? http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=981

It looked like an enzotech one without having to rotate it.

[Aldy402]

it was taken from a p5b deluxe southbridge
same mounting pattern

same sink is also on the p5w deluxe

[C'DaleRider]

While not exactly an SE, actually just the plain Jane Maximus Forumla, I got my loop, as it is, up and running last week. Course, not much different from what others have posted here.









Not much really.....Maximus Formula mb, Q6600 cpu @ 3.6GHz, 2 x 2GB Mushkin Redline DDR2-1000 RAM, Asus HD3870 video card......D-Tek FuZion cpu block, DD MPC universal chipset block on NB (essentially the same block as a Maze 4, just different pattern on block itself w/pins instead of a maze), Laing DDC2 pump w/XSPC top, Swiftech MicroRes, Thermochill 120.3 rad w/3 Zalman ZM-FC fans.....but I've found them to whine too much so they'll be replaced soon with Scythe S-Flex "F" fans.

[Exaby1e]

Why do everybody buy a Maximus Formula SE when you change the NB-block anyway. Isn't it better to buy the non-SE because it's cheaper?

[Talonman]

Most of us ordered our mobo's when the SE was the only Maximus out.

[Talonman]

While not exactly an SE, actually just the plain Jane Maximus Forumla, I got my loop, as it is, up and running last week. Course, not much different from what others have posted here.

Not much really.....Maximus Formula mb, Q6600 cpu @ 3.6GHz, 2 x 2GB Mushkin Redline DDR2-1000 RAM, Asus HD3870 video card......D-Tek FuZion cpu block, DD MPC universal chipset block on NB (essentially the same block as a Maze 4, just different pattern on block itself w/pins instead of a maze), Laing DDC2 pump w/XSPC top, Swiftech MicroRes, Thermochill 120.3 rad w/3 Zalman ZM-FC fans.....but I've found them to whine too much so they'll be replaced soon with Scythe S-Flex "F" fans.

Nice looking build.....

[Durkadurka]

what was the problem with the motherboard? did you solv it? how?

I bought a new one

Testing some OC'ing now, after almost 2 hours of Prime95 at 3800 MHz, here are my temps:

Ambient: 24 C
Core1: 44 C (D-Tek Fuzion w/washer no nozzle)
Core2: 39 C
Core3: 42 C
Core4: 42 C
NB: 34 C (EK S-Max Acetal)
SB: 35 C (EK NB/SB ASUS 3 Acetal)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9679/3800ae5.jpg

I notice my 5V goes down to 4.85v. Should I be worried?

[Kingslayer]

Hey does any of u guys know how to get the ek supreme on the asus maximus ??? what do i have to change / buy to do that