Hi Everyone,
I bought the x99 chipset (2011-3) Rampage V extreme EK Monoblock which covers the chipset, Mofset and CPU as a single piece water block. Now looking the reviews and how to guides that are available on the internet, the Indigo application and reflow process requires a closure of the cooling system (water and air) in order for he CPU to attain a temperature to liquefy the Metal Alloy. This poses a unique problem in regards to the monoblock:
The installation of the monoblock consists of removing the stock heat sink for the chipset and MOFSET there by not providing any passive cooling for these components. My (limited) understanding is that the CPU clock throttles back in order not to overheat, what about the mofset and chipset? How long or what time frame would be acceptable in order not to damage the mofset’s and chipset when applying the re-flow process??
I mailed Ek and the makers of the TIM and they reponded as follows;
that being said, i mailed EK for further clarifation of the suitability regarding the TIM with the use of the EK RE5 Monoblock .... the response i got was;
Now a bit confused here, One is saying we don't recommend it .. the other is saying it shouldn't be a problem..
i have searched the net and so far no responses to the question... would love to hear other views or experiences as so far i havent been able to locate How-to Guides information regarding such hardware
I bought the x99 chipset (2011-3) Rampage V extreme EK Monoblock which covers the chipset, Mofset and CPU as a single piece water block. Now looking the reviews and how to guides that are available on the internet, the Indigo application and reflow process requires a closure of the cooling system (water and air) in order for he CPU to attain a temperature to liquefy the Metal Alloy. This poses a unique problem in regards to the monoblock:
The installation of the monoblock consists of removing the stock heat sink for the chipset and MOFSET there by not providing any passive cooling for these components. My (limited) understanding is that the CPU clock throttles back in order not to overheat, what about the mofset and chipset? How long or what time frame would be acceptable in order not to damage the mofset’s and chipset when applying the re-flow process??
I mailed Ek and the makers of the TIM and they reponded as follows;
"You are correct in that there would not be good thermal contact with the MOSFETs; therefore, we do not recommend Indigo Xtreme or XS for use with monoblocks"
that being said, i mailed EK for further clarifation of the suitability regarding the TIM with the use of the EK RE5 Monoblock .... the response i got was;
Dear costumer,
thank you for contacting us.
The reflow process shouldn't be a problem for chipset and mosfets.
As the CPU is being stressed it presents a wast amount of heat compared to the chipset and mosfets so the CPU will be at max temperature.
Max. temperature for mosfets is ~120°C (really depends on the type but they can withstand those temperatures without problem).
Chipset will reach ~90°C (as the reflow process starts at ~95°C). You can place a fan to blow over the PCB around chipset to be on the safe side.
Keep in mind that the reflow process should take a bit longer as the mass of the monoblock is quite a bit higher compared to only cpu water block.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thanksssss...
Now a bit confused here, One is saying we don't recommend it .. the other is saying it shouldn't be a problem..
i have searched the net and so far no responses to the question... would love to hear other views or experiences as so far i havent been able to locate How-to Guides information regarding such hardware