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X-ROG
Level 15
Post pics and/or specs of all your PCs/servers/HTPCs/laptops! :cool:
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Albatross
Level 7
old photos. I've since used gtx 780 dcuii and noctua fans
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My rig:

NZXT Switch 810
i7 4770k
Asus R9 290x
Asus Z87-A
Kingston 16 GB Ram 1666Mhz
XFX 650W
Swiftech H220
Samsung 840 512GB SSD
2x 2TB HDD 7200RPM

TarifaPirate
Level 7
Hey Zygomorphic,
Thanks but Im along way off most of the members here specs 🙂
My heating issues are only with my northbridge chipset IOH above all the PCIx16 slots just to the left of the memory, when i put it together temps were 85C but after removing the heatsink and re-applying the TIM ive got it down to 73C at idle. still not happy with that so going for water cooling
just for the motherboard, the rest of my rigs temps are acceptable 30/40C.
Ive got a second GPU to put in yet but not happy to do it until the Northbridge is lower temps.
cheers. 🙂


**i7 950 @ 3.7GHz~ Zalman CNPS9900 MAX ~ Asus Rampage III Extreme ~ Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1333 ~ RoG Thunderbolt audio/network ~ Corsair GS800W 80+ Bronze ~ Kingston 240GB SSD ~ 2x WD VelociRaptors 300GB ~ WD Caviar 320GB ~ 2x Asus RoG GTX 580 Matrix Platinum ~ 2 x HP 2211x 22" ~ Cooler Master HAF 922 case ~ Corsair Vengeance M65 FPS Laser Gaming Mouse ~ Razer Starcraft II Marauder Gaming Keyboard**

Antronman
Level 10
RatePirate.

Try just putting your hand in the case and feeling around for a hotspot. Hot air (as Zygo said) could be the cause of this.
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Hi Antroman, I put my hand in and the only heat is coming from the chipset block but doesnt feel too hot to the touch.
It came with 2 motherboard heatsinks the stock ROG one with a little fan, and a Water cooling block that also covers same area. Ive tried removing and re-applying TIM on both but all that did was bring the temps down from 85C to the current 73C. ive check screws and the tightness of the heatsinks
So my question is can anyone recommend a water cooling kit that i can add to the block i have already to get the temps down further.
This is my first move into water cooling so I have no idea where to start.
I think I need a reservoir and a pump and some pipes that fit into my northbridge/southbridge block? I have a Cooler Master HAF 922 case and plenty of room in the 5" inch bays also the case has 2 holes in the back top which I assume are for mounting water cooling.
All my other temps are acceptable to me 30/40C its just the northbridge im concerned about. (maybe later I will water cool everything but i thought i would start with this)
so what basic water cooling bits will i need get my block doing what its meant for.
Thanks in advance for your help.


**i7 950 @ 3.7GHz~ Zalman CNPS9900 MAX ~ Asus Rampage III Extreme ~ Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1333 ~ RoG Thunderbolt audio/network ~ Corsair GS800W 80+ Bronze ~ Kingston 240GB SSD ~ 2x WD VelociRaptors 300GB ~ WD Caviar 320GB ~ 2x Asus RoG GTX 580 Matrix Platinum ~ 2 x HP 2211x 22" ~ Cooler Master HAF 922 case ~ Corsair Vengeance M65 FPS Laser Gaming Mouse ~ Razer Starcraft II Marauder Gaming Keyboard**

abvolt
Level 11
rigs look really good guys..
Current: MSI Xpower Gaming Titanium | 7700K | G Skill Ripjaws V 3000 16Gb | 960 EVO 500Gb | Intel 730 480Gb | Seasonic 1000 Platinum |
NZXT X62 | Acer XB270HU | EVGA 1080 ti FTW3

Secondary: R4BE | 4930K | G.SKILL 2400 16GB | Corsair AX 1500i
Intel 730 240GB + 480GB | EVGA GTX780 ti sli kpe | Custom H20

Antronman
Level 10
There is no chipset block for the Rampage III Extreme I can find anywhere.

Sorry 😕

Try closing the case and using the 200mm fan on the side.
Say hi to the next generation.

Peace is a lie, there is only Passion

Through passion, I gain strength

Through strength, I gain victory

Through victory, my chains are broken

The Republic of Gamers shall free me

TarifaPirate
Level 7
Hi I found the one i have.

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?47822-Help-please-choosing-water-cooling-kit-for-a-Rampage-...


**i7 950 @ 3.7GHz~ Zalman CNPS9900 MAX ~ Asus Rampage III Extreme ~ Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1333 ~ RoG Thunderbolt audio/network ~ Corsair GS800W 80+ Bronze ~ Kingston 240GB SSD ~ 2x WD VelociRaptors 300GB ~ WD Caviar 320GB ~ 2x Asus RoG GTX 580 Matrix Platinum ~ 2 x HP 2211x 22" ~ Cooler Master HAF 922 case ~ Corsair Vengeance M65 FPS Laser Gaming Mouse ~ Razer Starcraft II Marauder Gaming Keyboard**

TheNjaa
Level 7

My first ever water cooled build (spec in sig):





Looking forward to overclocking it soon 🙂