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how does everyone make sure their waterblock is flat?
- Thread starter NoKtEm
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I just make sure there isn't any obvious irregularities on the base like obvious scratches or machining marks etc.
I like using an exacto sharp razor placed perpendicular to the base and checking for light coming through any gaps.
I like using an exacto sharp razor placed perpendicular to the base and checking for light coming through any gaps.
Ah!
In that case I would depend more on the mounting hardware and technique prescribed by the manufacturer and the temperatures that I get versus the temperatures that I SHOULD get with my setup. If the temperatures seem abnormally high and my temperature sensors were correctly calibrated I would know that my mounting was insufficient.
Hmm, doesn't answer your question though does it....
In that case I would depend more on the mounting hardware and technique prescribed by the manufacturer and the temperatures that I get versus the temperatures that I SHOULD get with my setup. If the temperatures seem abnormally high and my temperature sensors were correctly calibrated I would know that my mounting was insufficient.
Hmm, doesn't answer your question though does it....
I'm a little anal about this, I use the tail of my calipers.
Firstly though, you have to make sure your bolts are all the same length when installed on the motherboard, then I just measure from the bolt tip down to my thumb nuts.
I tighten them about a half turn each once the block makes contact, check with the calipers and even them up, then tighten again, check etc... until the springs are compressed to my liking.
If you measure using a ruler or whatever, it's important to make sure the bolts are all the same length, otherwise your measuring will be off. You can use a file to adjust.
Told you I was anal.......
Firstly though, you have to make sure your bolts are all the same length when installed on the motherboard, then I just measure from the bolt tip down to my thumb nuts.
I tighten them about a half turn each once the block makes contact, check with the calipers and even them up, then tighten again, check etc... until the springs are compressed to my liking.
If you measure using a ruler or whatever, it's important to make sure the bolts are all the same length, otherwise your measuring will be off. You can use a file to adjust.
Told you I was anal.......
I just bought a block on ebay and 2 of the springs are different, 1 is a little longer too. I have to find 4 springs of matching pressure now. You think Home Depot would have little springs like that? I have to go there for a fitting so I would like to get it all in one trip. Other wise I have to order from danger den and wait.
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NoKtEm said:
Wet sanding with various grit sandpaper on a machinist's granite table is best. Short of that, sanding with over a flat piece of glass also works. Look for the base to clean up evenly as you go based on the swirl marks.
Good luck,
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I guess
I am not anal enough about it I think:
I do follow the manufacturer's guides and I do learn my all of my system's trends pretty quickly, but other than the guides my method is to tighten up, run and then tighten up just a bit more.
If temp is higher than normal I give the mounting another bit of pressure using my calibrated screwdriver arm
I am not anal enough about it I think:
I do follow the manufacturer's guides and I do learn my all of my system's trends pretty quickly, but other than the guides my method is to tighten up, run and then tighten up just a bit more.
If temp is higher than normal I give the mounting another bit of pressure using my calibrated screwdriver arm
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