Some background... (Jump down to the *** if you don't want to read this bit)
At present my workstation PC is using an Gigabyte X399 Designare EX with a TR2950X (A trade off between single core and threaded performance, and memory bandwidth across each side of the processor). I cool this using an EK monoblock (EK-FB GA X399 "gaming" RGB monoblock - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fb-ga-x399-gaming-rgb-monoblock-nickel) and a custom loop.
Using this monoblock required a bit of surgery on the DesgnaireEX board, including removing the heatsink from the VRM's on the far right of the board so the monoblock's included VRM cooling contact could be used instead. This monoblock was actually recommended for the board by AMD, but unless like me you were happy to perform some tricky modding of the board (including cutting a now redundant heat-pipe), it is likely you'd be a bit put off.
Now comes the TRX4. As my workloads benefit from multicore and SMT, upgrading to the new TR chips is a no-brainer. My rig provides my livelihood, so I can justify most changes which allow for more work in less time. Oh, and I use Thunderbolt 3 equipment... Really! I've been using Titan Ridge for months now without any issues. Even hot plugging some (but not all) equipment.
*** My TR2950X cooling solution results in temps which never exceed 50C even at full load on all 32 threads. (Microsoft, for your new thread scheduler which no longer favours Intel and cripples AMD, I salute you!) Picture below for those who like to see this stuff.
However, I cannot find a monoblock specifically for TRX4. My requirements are the block must cover the entirety of the IHS (no circles please) and be either solid copper (at a push) or nickel coated copper (preferable) as I use a custom liquid metal between the IHS and the CPU. (Yes, I know how to use LM and I don't care about logos being damaged on the processor). It also needs to stand as much internal water pressure as the EK I listed above. Finally, if the monoblock requires board surgery, so be it. I don't mind invalidating warranties.
Recommendations please.
(Existing Cooling Solution Porn below - And yes, that's 128GB RAM and a lot of LED's - the best cooling is not always most tasteful.)
At present my workstation PC is using an Gigabyte X399 Designare EX with a TR2950X (A trade off between single core and threaded performance, and memory bandwidth across each side of the processor). I cool this using an EK monoblock (EK-FB GA X399 "gaming" RGB monoblock - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fb-ga-x399-gaming-rgb-monoblock-nickel) and a custom loop.
Using this monoblock required a bit of surgery on the DesgnaireEX board, including removing the heatsink from the VRM's on the far right of the board so the monoblock's included VRM cooling contact could be used instead. This monoblock was actually recommended for the board by AMD, but unless like me you were happy to perform some tricky modding of the board (including cutting a now redundant heat-pipe), it is likely you'd be a bit put off.
Now comes the TRX4. As my workloads benefit from multicore and SMT, upgrading to the new TR chips is a no-brainer. My rig provides my livelihood, so I can justify most changes which allow for more work in less time. Oh, and I use Thunderbolt 3 equipment... Really! I've been using Titan Ridge for months now without any issues. Even hot plugging some (but not all) equipment.
*** My TR2950X cooling solution results in temps which never exceed 50C even at full load on all 32 threads. (Microsoft, for your new thread scheduler which no longer favours Intel and cripples AMD, I salute you!) Picture below for those who like to see this stuff.
However, I cannot find a monoblock specifically for TRX4. My requirements are the block must cover the entirety of the IHS (no circles please) and be either solid copper (at a push) or nickel coated copper (preferable) as I use a custom liquid metal between the IHS and the CPU. (Yes, I know how to use LM and I don't care about logos being damaged on the processor). It also needs to stand as much internal water pressure as the EK I listed above. Finally, if the monoblock requires board surgery, so be it. I don't mind invalidating warranties.
Recommendations please.
(Existing Cooling Solution Porn below - And yes, that's 128GB RAM and a lot of LED's - the best cooling is not always most tasteful.)
