Do you think I need to repaste?

[JLambeth87]

Just emailed EKWB about the block not making full contact with the ihs. I'll let you know what I hear back.

 

[GTXJackBauer]

I also ran into this that might be of some help from another thread.

So it was the mono block. Delidding caused the mono block not to sit right. I set it aside and switched out to a different block.

Source

 

[JLambeth87]

Hey guys,
I pulled the block all apart and cleaned it really well. I didn't see any debris in the fins which was good. I did see a very small amount of green which was probably from some flux that didn't get cleaned out of the pipes before. I cleaned that up. I applied a touch less thermal paste this time around and used the spatula that came with the thermal paste to spread it all out. I also tightened the CPU block down a bit tighter then the first time.

I'll be refilling the loops today then checking temps. If they check out today then I should be able to wrap this thing up!

 

[Silver Surfer]

Before you assume everything is OK you need to pull that block back off and inspect the thermal footprint!

It's better to be safe than sorry, knowing is much better than hoping for the best.

 

[Nebulous]

I agree. After tightening the block down, remove it and see the footprint to be sure.

 

[JLambeth87]

Whoo Hoo! Temps seem to be a lot better now! It was a combination of to much TIM the first time around and possibly it not tightened down enough. I'm now seeing temps that are around 10*C cooler at a higher clock-speed and voltage. Once I add the fans I may be able to push it a bit more as well.

Thanks for the help guys!

Josh

 

[EarthDog]

Thats great news!

 

[GTXJackBauer]

That's fantastic news.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Excellent!

 

[maxfly]

good to hear. btw your click me link goes to your old build log!

 

[JLambeth87]

good to hear. btw your click me link goes to your old build log!

Yeah I need to update that. Haha