Help mounting raystorm and 2500k temps

blitz_911

blitz_911

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Hi

I'm in the middle of putting together my first wc build ( see project log http://91.151.218.11/showthread.php?t=18475656) but have ran into a few problems with my motherboard dying.

Before it died I got into the bios and my CPU temps were idling at about 41c. Is this high for a stock 2500k? My loop is running 2500k stock, 4870x2 w/ ek block, rx240 rad and x20 750 combo res pump.

Also I you tubed a video to see how to mount a raystorm and the guy in the video seemed to have to only apply a little bit of pressure to get the mounting screws to bite to the back plate where as when I mounted mine I really had to press down to get them to bite. Should it require a lot I pressure? When I removed the block to take the mb out to test I noticed the metal CPU locking gate had marks on, is my raystorm sitting on this rather than pressure being applied to the CPU? The thermal paste on the CPU showed it had been touching but did not show any almost bare areas like I would expect. Am I mounting it wrong? Should it be sitting on the metal gate? Or have I made some noob mistake?

Also, how tight should i do the screws on the block, top nut finger tight and spring nut as tight as it will go? Thanks for your help guys!
 
41c is a bit high for idle. are u using the thermal paste that came with block? (aint that good tbh)
with my raystorm , i had to also put a good bit of pressure on it for the bolts to catch.
i have the chrome raystorm, what i liked about that, is that u cant really overtighten as only goes so far. yours not the same ?
 
Which motherboard were you using before it died?

The 1155 backplate supplied with my Raystorm needed modification. There are various PCB solder points and components on the back of my motherboard stopping it from lying flat. I only noticed after my first mount gave me horrible temperatures.

XSPC have since revised their backplate design. You can buy the mounting kit separately, you also may be interested in the replacement aluminium bracket. The acrylic bracket will bend a bit as you tighten the screws which could contribute to a bad mount.

Another thing, did you mount your block the same direction as the cpu? The baseplate isn't completely flat, you want to have the bow running in the same direction as the die under the IHS.
 
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Rab said:
41c is a bit high for idle. are u using the thermal paste that came with block? (aint that good tbh)
with my raystorm , i had to also put a good bit of pressure on it for the bolts to catch.
i have the chrome raystorm, what i liked about that, is that u cant really overtighten as only goes so far. yours not the same ?
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No I'm using akasa 455 which I picked up from te local computer store. I did some reading about and found a 80 Tim shoot out which showed it was decent, 3 degrees off the high end stuff in terms of delta temps. I'm not sure if u can over tighten the standard raystorm, can any odd confirm this?
 
Bluntwrapped said:
Which motherboard were you using before it died?

The 1155 backplate supplied with my Raystorm needed modification. There are various PCB solder points and components on the back of my motherboard stopping it from lying flat. I only noticed after my first mount gave me horrible temperatures.

XSPC have since revised their backplate design. You can buy the mounting kit separately, you also may be interested in the replacement aluminium bracket. The acrylic bracket will bend a bit as you tighten the screws which could contribute to a bad mount.

Another thing, did you mount your block the same direction as the cpu? The baseplate isn't completely flat, you want to have the bow running in the same direction as the die under the IHS.
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I was using an asus p8z68 pro. I had read about the back plate touching solder points so I checked this when I stuck it on and it was clear.

I didn't realise the base plate isn't flat, it looked flat to me! Which was does the bow run? I have it so the writing is ought way up, the in port on my right hand side as I look at it. Is this right? Which way does the bow run on the chip?
 
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