X48 Rampage Formula Preview.

[LostHawk]

My last component will be here this week. (The CPU) So it is time to build..

I've read about OC-ing and even lapping. (I may try to do that for the first time if it is needed.) But I haven't read anything about NB or SB removal process.

Looking at the Rampage Formula, well, there is the heat pipe from the NB, and all the fins over the SB which extend all over the place. I'm not very confident about this.

Is it difficult? Any tips? Is it the same as cleaning off old material from a CPU to reseat it?

Edro

It's not difficult but not as easy as for your CPU.
Be sure to read that thread on how to do it before starting (it's described with pictures at the end of the first post) :
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=162085
Yes, Asus Maximus Formula X38 SE board has same cooling than our Rampage.

In my case I used heat to remove the cooling but I read it's even easier with a freezer spray and less risky for the board.

I am putting an Aqua Twinplex XT di-Design water block made for the Maximus board on the N/B and using an old Asus S/B original cooler from one of my previous cards.

For the mofsets, I just leave the original Rampage pieces. That doesn't really get hot.

I'll try to post temperature results once I finish mounting that back...

Uh, I think I have the description of my NB and SB all backwards. Fins all over the NB, I think, and the ROG logo and heatpipe from the SB. Correct?

That's correct.