rfarmer
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Necere - Do you know what the specification of the case feet mounting screws are? I'm trying to source a longer replacement. Size + thread pitch would be helpful.
I'm all out of ideas for the WC setup. I'm still getting a fairly large differential between CPU and GPU temps. On load I'm getting in the vicinity of 75 - 80 degrees on the CPU and 55 degrees on the GPU. I'm re-mounted the CPU block more times than I care to count and made sure to bleed the system well.
Is this differential normal?
My 6600K OC is 4.5 @ 1.264V, GPU 2113MHz core, 4599MHz memory. I'm realistically pushing what can be achieved with a somewhat poor radiator location. But I would defer to the collective expertise on this board. Perhaps I should strip the CPU block entirely and check I have the jetplate installed correctly?
Finally - For those interested, the Hardware Labs Nemesis GTS is definitely the one to go for when using a bottom rad. Not only does it fit much better than a EK Coolstream 240, but the airflow is vastly better. I'm happy to report that the build quality is amazing too!
Ncase M1 New Plumbing Layout by CintaMagique, on Flickr
The GTS fits far better than the EK. The ports at the far right allow better clearance to the edge of the GPU.
Ncase M1 Radiator Profile by CintaMagique, on Flickr
The fans now side snugly inside the top of the radiator after the shroud was trimmed to fit with a dremel. I roughly traced the outline of the fans and padded the fins with some cardboard to protect them. This way there is actually better clearance to the GPU than with a slimmer radiator! The fans are a friction fit only - they're snug enough that they need to be levered out.
Ncase M1 Drain by CintaMagique, on Flickr
There is just enough space to install a drain between the two ports. This still isn't at the lowest point, but works far better than using the FrozenQ ports and tipping the case to empty the radiator.
First off I want to say your build looks great, you did an exceptional job. Second I am glad the radiator worked out for you, HW Labs makes nice radiators. I don't think the problem is in your overall cooling setup, your gpu temps are not bad at all. I think the problem has to be in the cpu/block area. With the voltage you are running and gpu temps I would expect cpu temps more around 60C.
Have you had this cpu running with any other coolers and if so what were the temps like? If not do you have any other type of cooler you can try? Even a stock Intel heatsink would give you an idea on how the cpu is doing. Possibly there is a problem with the cpu block. Possibly the problem is the TIM on your die and delidding would solve it.
Either way good luck, hope you can figure out how to get your cpu temps inline.
Edit: I remember reading a post on Overclock.net where the guy was having problems cooling with an EK block, turns out the block wasn't perfectly flat and was only making contact with about 20% of the cpu. You might want to check that too.
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