A few Questions before the rebuild.

[da2ca]

I have a XSPC Pump Top and want to fit 2 UV led’s to it. I have seen them on ebay for sale with different resistors If there a guide somewhere how to make these up?

Question no2 I am waiting for a EK block to arrive for my 8800gtx i have got these pads from the shop LINK and i presume paste goes on the GPU and ram but what goes on the chip that sits at the back of the card like Billy no mates, LINK (on far right) Pad or paste? Also the pads have a brown like cloth substance on one side and plastic on the other. I presume the plastic you peel off but what about the brown side does this stay on and do they go on brown or blue side to chip?

Thanks again for any info,

Dave.

As i will start the build tomorrow any advice on how to get tight bends without kinking the pipe? I have looked through some Gallery's and i can see it can be done??????

Any/All help appreciated as always,

Dave.

A few questions before my rebuild.

 

[PV5150]

A bit of info on LED's for you.

Question no2 I am waiting for a EK block to arrive for my 8800gtx i have got these pads from the shop and i presume paste goes on the GPU and ram but what goes on the chip that sits at the back of the card like Billy no mates, LINK (on far right) Pad or paste? Also the pads have a brown like cloth substance on one side and plastic on the other. I presume the plastic you peel off but what about the brown side does this stay on and do they go on brown or blue side to chip?

* Arctic Ceramique usually goes on there mate, unless there is a pad supplied.

* The side that you pulled the white tape off sticks directly onto the RAM.

As i will start the build tomorrow any advice on how to get tight bends without kinking the pipe? I have looked through some Gallery's and i can see it can be done??????

What tubing are you using mate? XSPC tubing is really good because the thick walls prevent it collapsing and kinking under tight curves.

 

[da2ca]

A bit of info on LED's for you.

* Arctic Ceramique usually goes on there mate, unless there is a pad supplied.

* The side that you pulled the white tape off sticks directly onto the RAM.

What tubing are you using mate? XSPC tubing is really good because the thick walls prevent it collapsing and kinking under tight curves.

Thanks for the link i may have a go myself at making them for the top.

I have bought the block second hand so it will not come with any grease/pads. The ones I ordered look like they are for the tiny Mosfets only, so I presumed everything else will have paste on. I was just checking as the block is due tomorrow and don’t want any more delays with the build. As for White tape?? There is none there is clear film so I will presume that side will go to the ram?

I use 7/16" Masterkleer hose but only till now cooled the CPU only so haven’t needed to do tight bends. I read somewhere about using a flame to help get ea tighter bend but i would have thought this could make the hose brittle.

Thanks for the quick reply PV5150

 

[PV5150]

Thanks for the link i may have a go myself at making them for the top.

I have bought the block second hand so it will not come with any grease/pads. The ones I ordered look like they are for the tiny Mosfets only, so I presumed everything else will have paste on. I was just checking as the block is due tomorrow and don’t want any more delays with the build. As for White tape?? There is none there is clear film so I will presume that side will go to the ram?

I use 7/16" Masterkleer hose but only till now cooled the CPU only so haven’t needed to do tight bends. I read somewhere about using a flame to help get ea tighter bend but i would have thought this could make the hose brittle.

Thanks for the quick reply PV5150

My pleasure mate.

When you purchase any of the waterblocks from EK they come with thermal pads for mosfets etc, but yes, AC Ceramique for the RAM, GPU and the small vid processing chip that you pointed out earlier. My apologies

7/16" Mk should bend nicely, but what degree of bend are we talking? If you are just doing CPU to your EK block it should be fine as is. Heating the tubing up with hot/boiled water should do the trick. My biggest worry with using flame with your tubing is that you may get too keen and degrade it somewhat.

 

[da2ca]

I have a bit of a weird setup as i don’t want a rad on the outside.

I use a 120.1 + 120.2 So was thinking

Res - Pump - 120.1 - NB - GPU - 120.2 - CPU - Res

Pump to 120.1 first just because its in line with the outlet of the pump. I thought 102.2 before CPU as the CPU will be generating most heat.

So the problems (tight bends) will be from NB to the GPU block.

I will change my sig as the Asus board is away for RMA again.

 

[PV5150]

Ok! Are you talking as tight a curve as what I have from NB to res, or tighter?

 

[da2ca]

It’s hard to visualise it in possession ad the block is in royal mails hands at the moment and due to land tomorrow morning...... But I would say allot tighter as I have just measured from NB block to PCI-e slot is only 1 inch or 2.5cm for the young ones out there.

Looking at your set up (which is v nice by the way) it would be easier if i go res – pump – 120.1 – NB – 120.2 – CPU – GPU – res. Would you think this will work OK in that order?

 

[PV5150]

It’s hard to visualise it in possession ad the block is in royal mails hands at the moment and due to land tomorrow morning...... But I would say allot tighter as I have just measured from NB block to PCI-e slot is only 1 inch or 2.5cm for the young ones out there.

Looking at your set up (which is v nice by the way) it would be easier if i go res – pump – 120.1 – NB – 120.2 – CPU – GPU – res. Would you think this will work OK in that order?

Wow that is tight! Running your loop the way that you suggested would be fine...especially if it makes the loop easier to work with and eliminates any possible kinks. Just make sure that you keep the res b4 pump and you should be fine. If you get a chance before tomorrow, posting up a pic will help us look for any alternatives for you. Thanks for the kind comment too btw

 

[da2ca]

Dont know if this will help as my Computer is in bits in the dining room with the case + blocks i have now running in the kitchen to clean.

This is my Motherboard

Going in this