Quote Originally Posted by Dimek View Post
I managed to get MIPS MCH 149 for my DFI X38 and after over a month of usage I can share my opinion about it:
- it is hard to use it with QuadCore CPU and high Vcore voltages because this waterblock also covers 2 CPLs (next to PWM) and CPLs almost burn while under load. Then PWMs become not cooled but heated by waterblock Using my previous Q6700@3,6GHz/1,45Vcore after 15 minutes of 4xStressPrime load session (priority=10), PWM temps easily reached almost 70stC... waterheated
- after changing Q67600@3,6GHz to E8500@4GHz it is muuuuch better with temps - 47stC under Orthos load

Aha, I didn't use any AS5 or A.Ceramique on PWMs - just what left of PWM heatsink, maybe thats the clue...
About the Mips block.
You should not wonder that your temps are high when you dont use the INCLUDED thermal compound. It dont conduct electricity.
Every mosfet needs a big drop because the block has no or few contact to avoid damage from the high sensitive mosfets.
The block has two feets to get the correct distance to the mosfets.

Quote Originally Posted by Dimek View Post
You can always cut off this part of waterblock that covers CPLs as they can easily work with high temperatures with no danger - but they should not hinder cooling PWM
If you dont want to cool the CPLs there is a simple way.
Dont put thermal compound on the CPLs like you did on the mosfets.
There is enough space to dont have contact for cooling.

People who want to cool the CPLs should put a lot of thermal compound because there is realy a big space to fill !