2 Stage Cascade Build Log

[SteveRo]

The cascade is working great - evaporator head holds at -109 to -104 under load depending on the ambient temps (really heats up the room!).

The temp sensor next to the socket, touching the IHS is showing deltaT of ~-80 relative to ambient under load

Much thanks to Mr Dumper for what so far appears to be a very nice machine.
My only complaint - probably a common one - start up time - it appears I need to wait 25-30 minutes for stage 1 pressure to drop to 75-85psi prior to starting up stage 2.
This is after about 6 tests (Fri-Sun).

So that is the good news - the bad news is my 980 does not seem to be reacting well to the cold - not overclocking nearly as well as I was expecting. looks like I will be lucky to get 5.2 stable.

Still playing around with the evap to 980 mounting - since I am a newbie - that could be the problem.

Any advice on how to make sure I am getting good connectivity?
How tight should I crank down on the screws?
FYI - using ceramique