motherboard monoblock or not

PAULRYAN52 · 10 May 2018 at 17:41

hi I'm getting OCuK to build me a watercooled pc and was wondering if a Monoblock is better, it's going to have 2 360 rads

VKleita · 11 May 2018 at 08:57

Monoblocks are pretty cool (Ha !) as they cool the VRM's as well which are usually a hot spot just next to the CPU (People move to water, turn their fans down as they dont need a smuch air movement and forget about the VRM's and they overheat)

They also look pretty awesome.

But it costs more !

PAULRYAN52 · 11 May 2018 at 09:57

so getting it is advised to keep everything cool

VKleita · 11 May 2018 at 12:41

VRM'S control power to the CPU lets say for laymans terms.

If your overclocking its a very good idea to cool them yes.

Glanza · 11 May 2018 at 13:27

Depends if your sticking with the clock OCUK set or going for more, monoblocks are fine for the most part but some boards they can hamper cooling the VRM properly compared to just a CPU block.

Habakkuk · 11 May 2018 at 13:46

Why would it hamper the VRM? if it's in the monoblock wouldn't it cool it also?

ttaskmaster · 11 May 2018 at 13:56

Which board and which block?
Friend of mine has one and it looks great... but if you ever want to change stuff around, it's usually a full strip down of the whole thing. Rather a PITA, given how he's forever faffing and fiddling with his system!

PAULRYAN52 · 11 May 2018 at 19:07

it will be the Asus ROG Maximus Hero X Z370

Awahwah · 11 May 2018 at 19:55

Thinking of a mono for my Hero X too. Then sell off the CPU block x2 (yes I have a spare that is not needed).

PAULRYAN52 · 11 May 2018 at 20:42

think I Will get them to add it, I asked was a drain port needed and they said not really as it won't need cleaning for years is that correct and should I add anything else that is essential

Awahwah · 11 May 2018 at 21:21

Get yourself a drain port or a t fitting with a drain valve. Makes it easier to you know drain it.

PAULRYAN52 · 11 May 2018 at 21:23

but they say it's not required

Radox-0 · 12 May 2018 at 09:39

It's not required, just makes life easier for yourself whenever you find you do have to drain the loop for whatever reason.

PAULRYAN52 · 12 May 2018 at 10:44

they said it won't need touching for years, I thought it was recommended to to drain and clean the system yearly

LuckyBenski · 12 May 2018 at 12:05

PAULRYAN52 said:
they said it won't need touching for years, I thought it was recommended to to drain and clean the system yearly

Certainly people have managed 18, maybe 24 months. Others have a regular 6/12 month maintenance routine. But unless you plan to get rid of the PC in 2 years, it's best to plan for said maintenance. It WILL need doing one day, so I recommend knowing your drain technique early on.

PAULRYAN52 · 12 May 2018 at 20:25

ok I'll get them to add 1, anything else I should add

Habakkuk · 13 May 2018 at 20:44

I'm going to piggyback the fillcap on the pump to the case on mine as a drainline.

Future me may hate me though.

PAULRYAN52 said:
think I Will get them to add it, I asked was a drain port needed and they said not really as it won't need cleaning for years is that correct and should I add anything else that is essential

Bugbait · 21 May 2018 at 15:49

Most motherboards expect the VRM to be cooled by the fan on the CPU to some extent. When using a CPU waterblock it's good to ensure there's some airflow over the VRM, or better yet go with a monoblock.

LePhuronn · 21 May 2018 at 17:11

Glanza said:
...monoblocks are fine for the most part but some boards they can hamper cooling the VRM properly compared to just a CPU block.

Um...what? The entire point of a monoblock is to include the VRMs as part of the cooling loop. So to what are you referring?

PAULRYAN52 · 21 May 2018 at 17:13

I'm going to get it added