Phil Stanbridge
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This part edited as to not confuse thread with review.
Mav
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Neoprene Head Gasket for Prommies
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maverik-sg1
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Having been party to some preliminary results I think the 'dream' PC's in CPC should be experiencing some rapid bowel movements in the near future as this beauty does what they can do at a much more desireable price point.
Of course Phil's machine's are some of the best looking kits around.
The beauty of this is it's upgradeable now (by speccing the parts you want at the time of the purchase), or you can sit back and enjoy the current level of performance offered (which is ohhhhhhhhhhh so good) and upgrade later knowing that you have a phase change cooler to enable you to push any processor to the MAX.
Mav
Of course Phil's machine's are some of the best looking kits around.
The beauty of this is it's upgradeable now (by speccing the parts you want at the time of the purchase), or you can sit back and enjoy the current level of performance offered (which is ohhhhhhhhhhh so good) and upgrade later knowing that you have a phase change cooler to enable you to push any processor to the MAX.
Mav
maverik-sg1
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Both me and Scorchio are both sealing the head to the CPU using 1/8" thick neoprene self made gaskets which has proven to be efficient at sealing that area without using seal string.
The advantage of this is reduced installation time, easier installation, same sealing efficiency, less mess/waste and re-useable (although some might say should be replaced every time remove the head). When it comes to upgrading the removal of the head it much easier too (which is where some 'ham fisted' people could damage to unit or components).
Maybe getting these gaskets made properly and supplying them with the prommies would be a great move.
Mav
Although I stand by using sealstring on the CPU kit - a 'head gasket' to me is far more desireable.
Mav
The advantage of this is reduced installation time, easier installation, same sealing efficiency, less mess/waste and re-useable (although some might say should be replaced every time remove the head). When it comes to upgrading the removal of the head it much easier too (which is where some 'ham fisted' people could damage to unit or components).
Maybe getting these gaskets made properly and supplying them with the prommies would be a great move.
Mav
Although I stand by using sealstring on the CPU kit - a 'head gasket' to me is far more desireable.
Mav
mightynimrod
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maverik-sg1 said:
I'll 2nd you on that one Mav......that was one of the things i hated about owning my prommie......the mess and the pain of pulling the head off.
My Neo2 board nearly snapped in two - bless it
Phil Stanbridge
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Well Mav I'd be interested in taking a look at your prototype. As it goes, using the seal string option doesnt have to equal mess. I simply use a rolled-up ball of string to collect the remnants - it works perfectly and isnt that time consuming. For a total novice, I'd say an hour max is all you need to get the Mach II fully installed - but after a few installs its second nature. I can install a unit in ten-fifteen minutes - its just like installing a complex air heatsink fan.
maverik-sg1
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name='Phil Stanbridge' said:
Agreed with everything here, perhaps we can make the best even better
.Mav
For me the main benefit of using neoprene is not about saving mess although that would be a bonus, it's gotta be that moment when you try to ease of the head off and find it stuck almost like superglue. Feels like a lot of stress on the mobo. I have found this only using two layers of seal string on the head and have never had a problem with one layer of seal string, but I guess neoprene would be even easier still ...
maverik-sg1
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name='justin' said:
Eh?
How does that work??
Mav
mightynimrod
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name='justin' said:
What????
maverik-sg1
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Kenny mate - mine is real ghetto, scorchio's is a bit better - I will be re-fitting my FX55 for some FM approved drivers volt modded GTX final runs. I'll pop a piccie in here, also a drawing of what I think the offical unit should look like.
Cheers
Mav
Cheers
Mav
maverik-sg1
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A bit ghetto but the proper gasket would cover all parts with punched out bolt holes.
Works perfectly (removed 5 times and still seals well).
maverik-sg1
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Side view to show thickness on gasket required.
Thankyou very much sir 
Loving the background
I`m working on a better home-made effort than my...err....cable ties. So far so good..should be finished tomorrow but I cant post pics seeing as I`ve used an XP kit as a base, and Phil might lose money if peeps used my pics as a guide.
Kenny
Loving the background I`m working on a better home-made effort than my...err....cable ties. So far so good..should be finished tomorrow but I cant post pics seeing as I`ve used an XP kit as a base, and Phil might lose money if peeps used my pics as a guide.
Kenny
GoLLuM4444
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I'd almost accuse that second photo of deliberately having all that crap behind it. 
