Does the Maximus IX extreme need a Radiator for its cooling? how does it work?

[marikbrest]

Hi

i want to buy the Maximus IX extreme, but it strange that it dont have any radiator with a fan, how does it work? do i need to buy one?



thanks!

[Klute_Onren]

This board is built for a custom water cooling loop. This will require fitting's, tubing, radiator, pump, reservoir and gpu block if you want to add the gpu into the mix. There is quite a bit of planning involved in building a custom loop IE: getting components that will fit properly in your case and then plumbing the whole thing. If you truly are interested in a custom loop I suggest looking up Jayztwocents on youtube. Also one thing I missed during this process is your gpu should be reference or have a specific block made for the exact custom pcb.

I have a custom loop on my maximus IX hero.

Here is a random google image search of something like what you'll end up with

https://goo.gl/images/xB99dJ

edit: if you are working with a budget you will get more bang for your buck out of an AIO cooler on a maximus IX hero and put the money into a better gpu cpu ram or ssd. Custom water gives you a quieter pc, looks better, and has more overclocking potential. In my case I could have got a better gpu for the money I spent, or better ram. But I wanted to build a machine for tweaking and looking cool AF in the process so my budget had a custom loop in it.

[Zka17]

It seems that the new Maximus Extreme board was designed specifically for watercooling...
Watercooling is fun, but can be expensive...
If you're not prepared for that ^^^, then get a board which will work with more classical coolers...
The Maximus IX Code is a really good looking and good performer board... and you can choose your cooler (air, aio water or custom water)...

[Silent_Scone]

The custom monoblock packaged with the Extreme still requires you to source all the necessary components one would need for a custom loop besides the monoblock itself.

Given you felt the need to ask, I'd recommend you opt for one of the other boards for this venture as suggested above.

[marikbrest]

ASUS should explain better on the site that more
Parts are needed.


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[dk2463]

I couldn't agree more. I'm new to custom water cooling but not new to the internet so was researching this for over a week before I finally found this. it's unbelievable to me that the additional requirements are not mentioned and there is no mention at all on any video review I could find.

marikbrest wrote:
ASUS should explain better on the site that more
Parts are needed.


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[JustinThyme]

marikbrest wrote:
ASUS should explain better on the site that more
Parts are needed.


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A little research goes a long way. When you see a water block that's all that is needed to inform you that you need a water cooling loop to feed that block.