Moving into colder waters-build log I guess - Page 4

Kal-EL · #1 08-15-2010

Sounds like a masterful plan

ny_driver · #2 08-20-2010

Well I received the Lizard Skin in the mail and I think tomorrow I will apply it, insulate the block, and set up the new loop.

Stay tuned for more pictures.

Kal-EL · #3 08-20-2010

Right on, popcorn!

ny_driver · #4 08-21-2010

Very important questions before I actually go ahead and hook up the chiller today.

I know I asked about this before, but what about the actual cpu socket? What do I do to protect the pins from getting frost? I just read that dielectric grease will melt silicone rubber over time.

When covering the back of the board, can I do the entire socket area or the whole board if I want?

Thanks again Overclockaholics.

DrNip · #5 08-21-2010

Rule of thumb for me if it is going to be a daily sub-zero setup (24/7) then grease the socket. If not then don't.

ny_driver · #6 08-21-2010

There will be lots of times I do not even turn on the chiller (EDIT:...probably NOT), as cold as the res gets.

I usually use the computer Fri, Sat, Sun and am away at work the rest of the time, Sometimes however, I have weeks off and the computer gets used everyday.

Better safe than sorry I guess. How fast do you think the grease will eat the Dragon Skin, and does that really even matter?

EDIT: grease is pretty permanent right? No way to get it out of the socket?

FACE · #7 08-21-2010

If you have to rma the board you can wash it out... otherwise nope..

DrNip · #8 08-21-2010

You will need grease if you don't plan on unhooking the unit on a daily bases to air out is what I am saying. Even if you only plan on using it a few days a week. It isn't permanent but a bitch to get all out. Be careful not to damage your pins.

ny_driver · #9 08-21-2010

I guess I better grease it. How much of the board do I need to cover when just chilling the cpu?

Kal-EL · #10 08-21-2010

Youre gonna skin the outer area of the cpu socket, front and back of the board. If you use grease in the socket, remember what spfoam said, not too much if its vicous because you dont' wanna bend the pins when clamping down the cpu fastener. You should only need to grease the socket and not the rest of the board since you have the skin to spread around the socket.

If you have closed cell foam, i'd cut out the square of the cpu h/s in a layer of paper towel and then cut out the shape of your waterblock base and lay that over the paper towel.