Operation Fresh Toast H440 Watercooled

~Mike~ · 29 Aug 2014 at 13:03

whyscotty said:
I think wazza got them

ah ok

Disco_P · 29 Aug 2014 at 18:01

I have a weird obsession with i5s, so I wasn't that interested in getting an 2700K. Except for the hexacore i7s. But even then I would disable hyperthreading and one of the cores just to have one of the world's only 5 core CPU.

Also many thanks to OcUK and MSI for replacing my MPower. I have missed this board so much.

Will get this installed soon!

~Mike~ · 30 Aug 2014 at 15:01

Disco_P said:
I have a weird obsession with i5s, so I wasn't that interested in getting an 2700K. Except for the hexacore i7s. But even then I would disable hyperthreading and one of the cores just to have one of the world's only 5 core CPU.

Also many thanks to OcUK and MSI for replacing my MPower. I have missed this board so much.

Disco_P · 30 Aug 2014 at 19:34

Mobo works, CPU bsods under load at stock clocks using intelburntest. Might be able to get an RMA.

Luke_Bowman · 30 Aug 2014 at 19:37

Stunning build

Dirk Diggler · 30 Aug 2014 at 19:45

Disco_P said:
Mobo works, CPU bsods under load at stock clocks using intelburntest. Might be able to get an RMA.

Wow, that's really unlucky. I would be :mad:

Disco_P · 30 Aug 2014 at 20:11

Luke_Bowman said:
Stunning build

Thank you!

String said:
Wow, that's really unlucky. I would be

I will definitely do some digging into the cause of the bsod as it nay be CPU unrelated. A quick google of the bsod error suggests bad driver installed so I have gotten rid of as many as I can. Might do a reinstall of windows - possibly try windows 8.1.

shanestatham · 30 Aug 2014 at 20:14

Love this

Disco_P · 30 Aug 2014 at 22:24

Some nearly final pictures. Only thing that might change now is the CPU or RAM or whatever is causing these BSODs.

setter · 30 Aug 2014 at 22:30

What's the bsod error code?

Dirk Diggler · 30 Aug 2014 at 22:34

Cracking build, it really is. Hope you get the gremlins fixed soon.

Disco_P · 30 Aug 2014 at 22:57

This is all the errors I have been getting recently.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/4mdfcx

Have tried a few fixes at stock clocks and they passed 10 passes of IBT. But I have had previous OCs pass 10 runs then fail at around 15 or so. Will probably reinstall windows soon.

~Mike~ · 1 Sep 2014 at 16:57

I'm guessing a reinstall of windows would be a good start considering all the messing around you have had to do with motherboard changes and driver installs. See if you then get any errors and go from there.

Do you know would would really finish this build off?

Replace those 2 SSD's with these.

Dirk Diggler · 1 Sep 2014 at 17:15

~Mike~ said:
I'm guessing a reinstall of windows would be a good start considering all the messing around you have had to do with motherboard changes and driver installs. See if you then get any errors and go from there.

Do you know would would really finish this build off?

Replace those 2 SSD's with these.

That's a good shout, those drives look great.

Disco_P · 1 Sep 2014 at 17:45

I was going to consider them - but was reluctant to discuss it as I thought it was a retailer exclusive to a different website.

Away in Edinburgh for a few days so will do reinstall and testing when I get back.

Also had a complete shut off last night after a few hours of crysis 3. I think the CPU overheated as my GPU heated the water up quite a bit and I am fairly sure that my CPU block isn't working well at all as it has a massive temperature delta compared to my GPU/water temp. For example when stressing my CPU at stock it was reaching 55C+ which is absurd for a 95 TDP part on 600mm of rad space. I have noticed the water doesn't heat up and fan speeds make very little difference.

I am going to order a temp probe for my reservoir though my free delivery isn't working grrrr

Dirk Diggler · 1 Sep 2014 at 17:47

Disco_P said:
I was going to consider them - but was reluctant to discuss it as I thought it was a retailer exclusive to a different website.

Away in Edinburgh for a few days so will do reinstall and testing when I get back.

Also had a complete shut off last night after a few hours of crysis 3. I think the CPU overheated as my GPU heated the water up quite a bit and I am fairly sure that my CPU block isn't working well at all as it has a massive temperature delta compared to my GPU/water temp. For example when stressing my CPU at stock it was reaching 55C+ which is absurd for a 95 TDP part on 600mm of rad space. I have noticed the water doesn't heat up and fan speeds make very little difference.

I am going to order a temp probe for my reservoir though my free delivery isn't working grrrr

Are you sure re the free delivery? If it's a small item it won't be DPD it'll be Royal mail 1st class.

Disco_P · 1 Sep 2014 at 20:40

I was sure about the free delivery but contacted 5UB about it who confirmed that there was sometimes bugs in the system. All sorted now though.

Gonna get this and plug into into the spare "in" port on my pump/res to get some nice delta readings.

Dirk Diggler · 1 Sep 2014 at 20:43

Disco_P said:
I was sure about the free delivery but contacted 5UB about it who confirmed that there was sometimes bugs in the system. All sorted now though.

Gonna get this and plug into into the spare "in" port on my pump/res to get some nice delta readings.

I've got a similar sensor. Expect low 20s on idle, low 30s at full pelt.

Disco_P · 1 Sep 2014 at 20:54

OK awesome stuff and thanks for the reference points - I am almost sure there is something wrong with my cpu /block that is causing the lack of cooling.

Disco_P · 2 Sep 2014 at 15:46

So I acquired a 3570K, Maximus V Gene and 8GB ram for £200 to aid in testing/upgrading/profiting. Not a bad deal as far as I am concerned.