PROJECT:1st WC build
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when i get rest of my goodies, plenty more pics will follow 
few amendments
on its way is a aquacomputer d5 pump with aquabus so i can control via software, and waterblock for the aquaero 5 and also changed top and res to this which is on its way http://koolance.com/image/cache/data/products/cov-rp450_rev2_p2-700x700.jpg
should look goooood
on its way is a aquacomputer d5 pump with aquabus so i can control via software, and waterblock for the aquaero 5 and also changed top and res to this which is on its way http://koolance.com/image/cache/data/products/cov-rp450_rev2_p2-700x700.jpg
should look goooood
Looking good so far mate! Quite similar to the build I am currently doing actually but I opted for the aquaero LT version to save a 5.25" bay. Looking forward to your pics
THX, I have the LT version, just looking for some drive bay adapters though to fit the thing!!
*update*
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cant wait till you start posting more pics
360 monsta and 3770k coming tomorrow, mrs just agreed to let me turn snug into my pc room, but she likes to call it the office, haha, happy dayz
update, got cpu and 360 monsta, and yes it is just that, its actually touching the heat sink at the top of mobo and applying a little pressure on it, so may have to get the dremmel out.
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I can't quite make out in the picture, is it pushing down on the heatsink or against it?
Is there any adjustment for the rad to move slightly away from the heatsink?
Is there any adjustment for the rad to move slightly away from the heatsink?
it is pushing down, i think i can push the rad further into the case, but this does mean drilling holes then it should clear it......... hopefully.
the mobo heatsink stands proud so if i can push the rad 6-10mm back then it will clear.
*Rich* what temps are you getting with your i7 and what volts ya using?
the mobo heatsink stands proud so if i can push the rad 6-10mm back then it will clear.
*Rich* what temps are you getting with your i7 and what volts ya using?
Update, added de-lidding of my 3770k!!
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I'm getting max temps of 59-64'c across all four cores @ 1.224v @ 4.4ghz
That's using just prime 95.
Usually gaming it never goes that high.
Just re-read the update to your de-lidding so thought i'd add my pic of temps, volts and speeds.
Nice build so far. Subbed...
One thing that I don't understand is why people are removing the IHS from the CPU, and then replacing it. For years the die was exposed to cooling blocks, and I certainly had no problems. Are the packages so thin nowadays that they are more fragile or something?
One thing that I don't understand is why people are removing the IHS from the CPU, and then replacing it. For years the die was exposed to cooling blocks, and I certainly had no problems. Are the packages so thin nowadays that they are more fragile or something?
The tim which is used under the ihs is poor quality and by changing it can reduce temps by 5-15c, which when used with a watercooled setup will help me push that little bit further.
If he's asking me, at this moment in time, i couldn't if i wanted too due to my cooler mounting bracket. But when i get my cpu waterblock then i will probably give it a go.
Pump is finaly on its way, so will get op updated as soon as i can,
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Nice build and respect to di-lidding the 3770k, am thinking about doing mine soon, how was it using the Stanley knife? 