silent-circuit
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The first GTX should be running cooler than that under water, though...
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The first GTX should be running cooler than that under water, though...
I think it sbeen suggested that you check the internals of your block. EKs plating is shit.
Yep, block is choked. Need to open it up, take pics, tell EK to go fuck themselves.
Update, Upon further inspection there ARE bent pins. I have no idea how that happened given I never took out the CPU....
I'll settle this problem tomorrow. Anyone have any good tips on how to fix it?
That looks like calcium build up were you using tap water? If you did I'd flush your system with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water. You'll have calcium build up everywhere.
The pins were probably damaged when you reapplied the heatsink.
You'll have to carefully straighten them with a jewlery screwdriver and a big-assed magnifying glass.
Also, given the amount of gunk in that loop, I'd seize the opportunity to clean out the pump, reservoir, and any other blocks, plus toss your tubing and install new tubes.
Your board may be FUBAR'd too, so while you are waiting on a new one.....clean that gunk up.
That looks like calcium build up were you using tap water? If you did I'd flush your system with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water. You'll have calcium build up everywhere.
that and use a good algaecide this time.....like a silver coil or PT Nuke. That white stuff in the center looks organic.
I hate the fact that I have a nickel plated EK block in my loop for my GPU. Fortunately its the clear acrylic version so I keep an eye on my block like a hawk. I have a very expensive loop that I dont want to ruin.
As soon as I can afford it, and find a block will asthetically match my system, I will change it. Ive seen too much weirdness from EK to let their reputation take down any other parts in my loop.
For the record, I had 0 issues with my copper/acetal block from EK, and so far 0 issues from my nickel block, however it seems as though it will be inevidable.
I know this is off-topic, but I wanted to share some of my own personal experience with the new EK Electroless Nickel Plating GPU Blocks, Mine is the FC-7970 Acetal+Nickel
Distilled + 1 Silver Kill Coil, only Phobya, XSPC, Monsoon, Bitspower, and Koolance fittings (No aluminum fittings/radiators/blocks in my loop)
Interesting, copying and pasting the link works fine, but tags dont... weird picture host.[/QUOTE]
It's because he didn't use the image's direct URL in the tags.
[IMG]http://s9.postimage.org/dguxrt0u5/IMG_1427_1.jpg
See, they still dont work
I noticed on a recent build that we were having flow problems with ek blocks (customers req.).
This was using all G1/4" fitings/ 1/2" tubing and dual mcp655's with dual 560mm rads.
When I did a complete teardown I discovered that the barb fitting threads were protruding about 1/8" into the blocks when tightened down, leaving very little room for the water to pass.
Turns out that 4 spacers (1/4" BSPP Sized Spacer 2 Pack - Silver Nickel) example : http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/14Inch-BSPP-Sized-Spacer-2-Pack-Silver-Nickel_634.html, or http://www.aquatuning.de/index.php/cat/c749_Spacers.html
made a world of difference. I disassembled the cpu block looking for debris in the fins when I discovered this. From 150lph to 450lph using the flowmeter in the loop. Made a huge temperature difference. I had to install the spacers on both the cpu and gpu blocks.
A $10 fix may solve most of your issues besides the growth in your loop.