drthomas Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi, I have installed a a8n sli premium MB (the one with the heatpipe) My northbridge sometimes runs at 75C (according to heat sensor mounted on the heatpipe above the chipset)...... the MB temp shows normal at about 30C Now, If I install a WB on the chipset (using the special DangerDen one for the a8n), do I just add a 3/8" Y piece after the CPU WB, and then take one feed to the chipset WB, and the other direct to the reservoir (of course I need another tube between the chipset WB and the reservoir as well).... all this would use 3/8" tubing Or, am I better off dropping to 1/4" for the two pipes to the reservoir? Does any one know if I can just attach the DangerDen WB ON TOP of the heat pipe, or do I have to remove the heatpipe (and so loose the heatsink above the mofset) By the way, I know I said I was not going to play anymore, but my PC really looks like a Pinachio now (description from Stev) My new idea would be to discard the rad supplied with the Cool, and replace it with a triple size blackice pro (barbs at the top) I would only have two sets of fans attached... the middle fan I would leave off, so that I can reach the expansion slots (mainly graphic card) The distance from the case to the rad would be equal to the 25mm fan, and a 25mm shroud... should look much better, and maybe cool down another degree or two:-) Regards Dave Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Just run the CS block in series after the CPU block, it'll work just fine. And yes, you'll need to remove the heatpipe cooler first. I would keep all the tubing the same size also..........:eek: A bigger radiator is always better, and when you keep adding blocks, you'll over work that little 120 radiator that comes with the cool.............:D: More surface area is always better.........;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drthomas Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 it will work fine without removing the chipset Did you have prior experience or other input that made you say I have to remove the HeatPipe? Regards Dave mail from Dan Stevens Hi David, Yes this Asus Maze4 Chipset will fit on top of the heat pipe, you might not be able to use the springs with the mounting hardware but this is fine. Just remove the plastic bolts on the heat pipe place the block on top of it after you use some thermal paste and tighten down the Asus Maze4 Chipset to the mounting hardware that comes with the block. I have attached the mounting instructions;) Best regards Dan Stephens http://www.dangerden.com dano@dangerden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 HI I use the Dangerden a8n chipset block, and it works and fits lovely. Fortunately though i have the standard a8n sli deluxe board, no fiddling with heat pipes etc (the new models are more suited for air cooling, not so good for us chaps that watercool). I didnt realise that the N/B ran that hot as standard, if you use a dual core chip, the heat is likely to be very high indeed then. I use the standard pump (untill tommorrow), and it copes with my CPU block,GPU block,a8n N/B Block. However i am running a dual rad. It works for me. Have fun PeteB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drthomas Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have overclocked my amd 64 x2 4400+ to 2'700Mhz (actually, 10.5*257 = 2698.5:-) Reached these temps running two copies of sp2004 (each assigned to a core), and running the blend test).... probably wont ever reach that in normal usage....... when running using "small fft", it is about 57C Regards, and thanks for feedback Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 To get the best cooling offered by water cooling, the block needs to be in direct contact with the chip it's self. With it on the heatpipe, all you're doing is cooling that cooler, which in effect helps cool the NB, but you're loosing a ton of performance. But as always, it's up to you and it's your cash. I've never had the need to water cool any chipset over the years, even with a extremely high OC'd XP CPU. Good air flow is all that's really needed. I've run my A64 system at 310x9 in a bunch of reviews and my chipset rarely goes over 40c, but my airflow runs cool air directly over my complete motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drthomas Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 But there is no ways I am going to install 7 fans to try and get adequate air cooling:-). Currently I have the 120Mm case fan exhausting the case, and cooling the Rad, and a 80mm fan in the top of the case.. this keeps my case temps about 4C above the ambient temps, and is nice and quiet And yes, I agree that I loose a ton of cooling... however the heatpipe is alreadey doing a great job (keeps the MB down at 30C (with a small 80mm fan mounted on a home made bracket blowing on the heatpipe), so probably all it needs is the watercooling on top If it doesnt work, I can always remove the heatpipe, and add a heatsink to the Mofset As always, thanks for the advise Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drthomas Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 ontop pf the heatpipe... cools it down to 38C (was 75C) MB stays at 30C, but dont need a roaring fan any more Also added a triple blackice pro rad (res <-> pump <-> cool hx <-> cpu wb <-> blackice hx <-> chipset wb <-> res Temps under full load (amd 4400 OC'ed to 2744Mhz running 2*sp2004 small fft) are now cpu = 44C, mb = 30C...... and all I am using is 3 * papst fans --> very quiet and cool PC Now to stop playing, got other things to do:-) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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