2 Stage Cascade Build Log

[Jor3lBR]

Thanks Jor - regarding applying the ceramique - i put down a good but thin coating, completely covering the top of the IHS with a very small brush.

Also yes - linx is what I was doing and it would run - for up to about 5 seconds and then just reboot.
watching realtemp - the max temp only got to about 28C and then reboot.
tried 5.5 down to 5.3 - all reboot
vcore anywhere from 1.58 up to 1.78v, cpuvtt 1.46-1.48v, cpupll 1.3 to 1.8v, dramv 1.66 to 1.86v, cpu & pcie clock drive both at 900mv, all other v's at stock or just one click up.
Any suggestions whould be greatly appreciated

Like the others have said, don't use realtemp, once you go subzero the mobo's sensors go bonkers... IHS probe + digi-thermometer.

About the mount, you place the evap in position and DO NOT FREEZE it right away. You boot on stock settings and let the temps sit around +60-75c...

Now it's the time to tighten the screws, when the paste is nice and smooth from the heat. After that let it go back to +20C or so and then it's time to power the cascade.

Can you remember roughly how thick the copper was ?
I'm thinking of trying something similar with my SS. But not shure that it will help holding a load better, because we used to use them with de-lidded 939's to help get over the clod bug.

Here it is kitfit, placing this between the Evap and the IHS holds the temps a little longer:

http://www.petrastechshop.com/2x2x1cobl.html


It's out of stock forever I would like to order a couple, kitfit if you have any contacts to make those let us know.

[SteveRo]

Thanks guys - all good tips - I will work on this later in the week - planning on taking off on Friday

[ReggieSanchez]

It's out of stock forever I would like to order a couple, kitfit if you have any contacts to make those let us know.

Its just copper brother you can order that stuff anywhere, try www.mcmastercar.com
heres where it is http://www.mcmaster.com/#copper-alloys/=7yaney they have insulation too, they have EVERYTHING.

[SteveRo]

ok - progress - looks like my mount is a bit better.
suggestions on how to proceed from here?
voltages?
how much bclock and/or multi to step up at a time?

edit - ignore the easytune - I didn't capture the right column - cpuv was set to ~1.55v

[SteveRo]

Good morning, Ok I've had this cascade for about 2.5 weeks now and both the cascade and my i7 980 are both holding up well.
I want to commend my builder Mr Dumper - for a job well done
So links to other posts - OCing using this cascade -

5.0 linx stable - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=711

5.4 pcmv stable with happy snaps - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=255686

Progress report pursuing pcmv WR - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=137

I have improved my pcmv WR score a little - now at 37403 - http://service.futuremark.com/compare?pcmv=344366

[sdumper]

Thanks Steve