how do u know when the cpu waterblock is on tite enuff?

ssgohan434 · Aug 15, 2003

i dont want to over titen it and/or make it have no contact. So how do u know where the perfect position is???

vonkaar · Aug 15, 2003

It depends on the waterblock retention method. Usually, it's best to screw it down until you hear a sound like glass shattering, followed by smoke and deep-throated laughter.

Actually... don't do that... *most* waterblocks have a system that prevents you from over-tightening it. If you have a spring system, you screw it all the way down. The length of the tightened spring is exactly the amount of pressure needed.

ssgohan434 · Aug 15, 2003

i have the DodgeViper method. It uses a spring. It goes like this. hold lemme just dig up that thread.

edit: found it, here it is
http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=165487

i use the same method that DodgeViper uses.

Enyo · Aug 15, 2003

you can tell its on tight enough when you hear the core being crushed..

just get it on tight enough so there is 0 movement when your turn the board upside down

Sniperboy · Aug 15, 2003

You want to screw them until you completely compress the springs. Trust me, you'll get better temps that way.

Lt. Max · Aug 15, 2003

Sniperboy said:
You want to screw them until you completely compress the springs. Trust me, you'll get better temps that way.

agreed, thats what me n my buddy do to his block

max

Yuriman · Aug 15, 2003

The slk series have realy tight springs. From what I have seen, 1/2 way down on those is MORE than tight enough.

altec · Aug 15, 2003

I didnt think you were supposed to toally compress the springs. With my block, I only compress the springs 6 or 7 turns of the thumb nut....

anvil82 · Aug 16, 2003

http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=223770&highlight=tight+waterblock

http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=212859&highlight=tight+waterblock

http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=202347&highlight=tight+waterblock

http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=150175

thorilan · Aug 17, 2003

it all depends on he spring really. some springs are harder to compress than others. generaly you want something that will be pretty hard to move once tightend

Zaz · Aug 18, 2003

I just kept turning the nuts until I couldn't budge the block on the socket anymore. My temps always seem nice and low following that method.

Tical · Aug 18, 2003

Sniperboy said:
You want to screw them until you completely compress the springs. Trust me, you'll get better temps that way.

Nuff said.

how do u know when the cpu waterblock is on tite enuff?

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