Moving from water to phase change...

[cinders]

Well I thought it's time to take the move from water to phase change so I ordered myself a MachII GT today...

I've spent a few hours reading about how they work, people's posts on forums etc and I'm fairly happy to install everything when it arrives.

I was just wondering if anyone who has one has any hints or tips for first time install and setup?... Do I need to buy anything extra, like dielectric grease, neoprene? or will everything I get in the box with the MachII do fine for me?...

I'm hoping to get some nice results from a week 45 FX-55 I tried the other day, I've managed 3120Mhz on Water with this CPU (SuperPi stable) so I'm hoping for some good results on PhaseChange (maybe 3.3Ghz?...)

Any hints, tips, pointers etc would be appreciated!...

Cinders.

[Sheograth]

Im no phase change expert, but I believe that everything you need is in the box and the socket kit. Though I would do some further insulation.

[Joe Camel]

THIS is the best *STOCK* "how to" ive found...


i use "The Dude's" guide above (-heater) and mix in Bowman's use of dielect/neoprene (on the back)...as seen
HERE

GOOD LUCK and...TAKE YOUR TIME!

PS THIS is a thread where STOCK / "by the book" install didnt work out...

[cinders]

Joe - thanks for the reply!... All the bits should arrive this week, I can't wait!...

[masterofpuppets]

Yea, if you follow the book instructions, it's likely to caue condensation. That's what happened to my first P4C800-E ages ago. Now I use Dielectric grease, neoprene, and have no problems.