Congrats on sorting it out.
As above, what do you think was the problem?
I honestly don't know. Here's what I tried in the past week...
- Drained loop at least ten times to try different SLI connector configs (serial / parallel / angled fittings, straight barbs etc)
- Re mounted block at least ten times. During which I tried different thermal paste methods (cross / spread / pea)
- Checked I had the right thermal pads in the right places (the block came with two different thickness pads to cut to shape. I quadruple checked this in case it was pushing up on the block.
- Had a new pump.
- Tried different fan speeds, push pull, push, pull.
- Nearly had to have a liver transplant after drowning my sorrows excessively at the weekend in absolute desperation.
- Knocked over 1/4 of a bottle of red Mayhems on my OcUK mega mat and now the white OcUK logo is pink (and ideas how to return it to it's original colour much appreciated)
In all fairness, the lads at OcUK were very helpful replacing the original kit. I got in touch with Rich (RJK on the forums) who also said he was at a loss as to what it could be. I thought to myself if he doesn't know, then there's no way in hell I am gonna figure this out, so invest in a decent new single card that suits my needs before my blood pressure goes through the roof and I drop down dead.
I now have the completely ok 580, and suspect block, in the cupboard doing nothing but staring me in the face. Anyone who wants it, who is willing to stare a heart attack in the face trying to fix it, is welcome to have it off me for a very low price, and I mean sub 50 quid. Send me a PM in trust.
and look at it this way, at least now you can point some others building their first loop in the right direction.
