EK-Scalar Dual 4-slot advice

[trawetSluaP]

Hi all.

I have a Rog Rampage 6 Extreme and current have two GPUs connected - one in slot 1 and another in slot 5 (although it's only the 4th down as where slot 2 would be is a space.

They are spaced like this this to show of as much of the mobo as possible and they are the two x16 slots.

I've been having issues getting the soft tubing between the 2 cut to length so the cards are both exactly horizontal and it's quite frustrating (for me at least!).

I've considered purchasing one of EKs scalar blocks, however, it would appear they do not make a 5 slot block.

The EK-Scalar Dual 4-slot advice says it is suitable for blocks 81mm apart and having measured mine this is the distance between the two blocks (measure between the top of each block as they have back plates.

Am I wrong in thinking this would be suitable? If no block is compatible do you guys have any tips for soft tubing to get the exact lengths required?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[AlienALX]

I've been having issues getting the soft tubing between the 2 cut to length so the cards are both exactly horizontal and it's quite frustrating (for me at least!).

It's easy. Firstly connect everything up. Then you should have something that looks like this.

Get yourself a set of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-D...662980&hash=item23b93fdf12:g:-dgAAOSw2hhck8lM

Close them all the way, then reset to 0. Then, using these two prongs.

Open up the caliper until it reaches the two red lines in Fig 1.

That will give you a precise length for the tube. Then, take some tubing and insert something into one end. Heat it with a hair dryer or heat gun. Plastics and rubbers all have a "memory" IE - the original shape they were made in. They are curled up because of what happens after. So simply warm it up until it reaches memory temp and it will straighten, a bit like this.

Before. As you can see I use an old plastic antenna for holding it (it gets hot lol)

After

And in.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Nice one!!! Will give this a go! Thank you!

what do you use to cut the tubing?

 

[Warchild]

Depends on your GPU blocks.

Newer EKFC terminals are not compatible with older CSQ design GPU blocks.

Also measure the distance between the slots because EK do actually have quite a few terminals for bridging but they often mention the gap distance. Sometimes 2slot/3slot etc can be a little misleading if as you say, one of yours is covered up or non existant

Personally, I think the nicest looking design to make everything uniform, and neat is to go with crystal tubing (hard tube) and a couple or 4 fittings. (serial vs parallel)


However, is this what you refer to?

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-triple-parallel-plexi





If you go for something like this. You will also need to buy port blanks to plug the open slots

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-x4-plexi

 

[trawetSluaP]

If I got down the block route I was considering this one.

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-scalar-dual-4-slot-acetal

 

[Warchild]

If I got down the block route I was considering this one.

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-scalar-dual-4-slot-acetal

yeah its personal preference, but I don't like the look of that one. I would just opt for either tubing like Alien suggested or Hard tubing. Hard tube looks so neat and tidy and of course you just cut it to the length you need.

Example

EK Terminals are convenient but not as nice looking. I used it in my 1000D build but wasnt 100% satisfied.

 

[AlienALX]

Nice one!!! Will give this a go! Thank you!

what do you use to cut the tubing?

This will see you right.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/34mm-Pla...594992?hash=item2ab98c2170:g:6mQAAOSwHQZdcBqZ

Or once the tube is straight you can use a stanley blade and a hammer lol. Just make sure you do that over a chopping board.

 

[The_Crapman]

I just use a decent pair of scissors. lol

 

[trawetSluaP]

I just use a decent pair of scissors. lol

I've tried that and always get an uneven cut, however, I hadn't tried Alien's heating technique before so hopefully this will help!

 

[Warchild]

I've tried that and always get an uneven cut, however, I hadn't tried Alien's heating technique before so hopefully this will help!

well you dont need a perfect cut. I'd often have a raised edge. But a sharp knife or stanley blade always corrected that.

Sounds like you need bigger scissors then if you cant get a clean snip. And also use the full range of motion. As dumb as it sounds, doing several small cuts will never get an even finish.

 

[trawetSluaP]

well you dont need a perfect cut. I'd often have a raised edge. But a sharp knife or stanley blade always corrected that.

Sounds like you need bigger scissors then if you cant get a clean snip. And also use the full range of motion. As dumb as it sounds, doing several small cuts will never get an even finish.

I've ordered the measuring and cutting tools suggested by Alien.

New tubing and coolant ordered and gonna change my loop around. Just gotta wait for everything to arrive.

Will let you guys know how I got on once done

 

[AlienALX]

Wicked. The last tip is this. If it's very thick tubing you will need to really heat it. Whilst it is hot DO NOT touch it, or put it down on anything textured, as you will end up with imprints.

I suggest experimenting with a small or scrap piece before diving in.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Wicked. The last tip is this. If it's very thick tubing you will need to really heat it. Whilst it is hot DO NOT touch it, or put it down on anything textured, as you will end up with imprints.

I suggest experimenting with a small or scrap piece before diving in.

Thanks for all your tips.

Anything recommendations for removing gasket sealant from a fan hub? Lol.

 

[AlienALX]

Thanks for all your tips.

Anything recommendations for removing gasket sealant from a fan hub? Lol.

What sort? silicone? or one of those gaskets that have the concrete glue? I used one on my rad once, it took me several hours and severe blisters on my fingers (from the heat) to remove.

 

[trawetSluaP]

What sort? silicone? or one of those gaskets that have the concrete glue? I used one on my rad once, it took me several hours and severe blisters on my fingers (from the heat) to remove.

It was Loctite 5699. Not sure what type that is.

 

[AlienALX]

Aye it's silicone. A real sod, given yours is resistant to things like alcohol lol. It should peel, but if it was applied to a textured surface it will be a sod.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Aye it's silicone. A real sod, given yours is resistant to things like alcohol lol. It should peel, but if it was applied to a textured surface it will be a sod.

It's mounted to the reverse of one of the panels of my case. Just hope I can get it off without damage the fan hub!

 

[AlienALX]

It's mounted to the reverse of one of the panels of my case. Just hope I can get it off without damage the fan hub!

Hang on wait. So the fan hub is stuck to the case with it? like, it's not been removed yet?

 

[The_Crapman]

I've never bothered trying to get a perfect edge on them. The edge is well past the barb to matter and is covered by the compression ring, so I've never cared about getting it completely clean. As long as it's relatively straight that's all that matters. Although I've cut the odd one on an angle to get it flowing in a particular direction.

 

[trawetSluaP]

Hang on wait. So the fan hub is stuck to the case with it? like, it's not been removed yet?

No I bought the fan hub, then stuck it to part of the back of the inside of the case.