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  1. 03-24-2008, 09:29 AM #1
    BigGaroupa
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    Quote Originally Posted by zlojack View Post
    Success! It's on and working...but... the CPU temps seem unreasonably high.

    I'm getting 58 58 52 53 Prime95 Small FFTs across the 4 cores at 3.6 GHz with 1.26v on my QX9650.

    I know the IHS is uneven on this CPU because I checked it when it was dismounted, but I was getting the same temps on AIR! I figured I'd get better temps on water under load. I'm a bit leery about lapping a $1K CPU....

    Also, the SB is running hot...44 Degrees. I might need to put one of my 80mm fans blowing on it or else look at a block for it since I'm going to have to re-plumb the GPU loop to accomodate the side panel fan...

    Anyway...anyone have any ideas on the CPU? Could it be that the TRUE backplate I used doesn't allow enough pressure?

    I'm pretty sure I'm getting good flow and I've got 4 Scythe S-Flex 1200 RPM fans on that rad in push/pull....

    Ambient is probably around 20-21 C.

    Any ideas guys?

    Here's a shot of the rig:

    Hay how did you mount your Swiftech micro-res?

    I have the same case and same res, mine is just sitting on top of my CD-ROM at the moment.
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  2. 03-24-2008, 09:42 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigGaroupa View Post
    Hay how did you mount your Swiftech micro-res?

    I have the same case and same res, mine is just sitting on top of my CD-ROM at the moment.
    Stuck the velcro on the side and then stuck it to the inside of the HD bay area.
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  3. 03-25-2008, 07:53 AM #3
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    Up and running

    Still to soon to give all the results, but it Idles (CPU,GPU and NB) right around 30C. Pushed it a little before I had to leave for the day and very happy so far. The NB did not go over 33C on the initial testing (a lot more to do when I have time, but liquid cooling is the only way to go with this board. Will post back later with full results.
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  4. 03-25-2008, 07:55 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogin View Post
    Still to soon to give all the results, but it Idles (CPU,GPU and NB) right around 30C. Pushed it a little before I had to leave for the day and very happy so far. The NB did not go over 33C on the initial testing (a lot more to do when I have time, but liquid cooling is the only way to go with this board. Will post back later with full results.
    What are your ambients?

    Without that there's no context to your temps

    Sounds like you've got some nice temps though!
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  5. 03-25-2008, 04:37 PM #5
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    Wow guy's! I have been spending all my time in the videocard section, and checking various reviews....

    Great posts have been made here....
    Keep up the fine job!

    Nice system too Zlojack!
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  6. 03-25-2008, 05:59 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Talonman View Post
    Wow guy's! I have been spending all my time in the videocard section, and checking various reviews....

    Great posts have been made here....
    Keep up the fine job!

    Nice system too Zlojack!
    Thanks! Did you finally score your GX2?
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  7. 03-26-2008, 02:01 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by zlojack View Post
    Thanks! Did you finally score your GX2?
    Still waiting for the 1st, I think that is when the OC'ed GX2's get released.

    I just gotta get one of thoes babies.
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  8. 03-26-2008, 05:13 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by zlojack View Post
    What are your ambients?

    Without that there's no context to your temps

    Sounds like you've got some nice temps though!
    I will give all details when finish my OC'g and run the tests. A little short on time right now. Here are pics of finished system. The purple fluid comes out red with the flash, but you can see spots of real color in tubes. Still have to tighten PS wire bundle which runs out back behind mobo and comes back in under reservoir mount. Still have UV lights to install. Notice paranoia with drip tray. Putting a drain tube to an empty reservoir so if do get a leak it won't run on the floor (really to statisfy wife's concerns). Switch to a PCP&C 860W PS to give me more room with the fluid components. Also got the front window in so can see the windowed Raptors spinning.
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    Last edited by dogin; 03-26-2008 at 05:17 AM.
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