Lays Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 So I bought an Ln2 pot recently so I could do some extreme overclocking, here are some pics and results! This was my first time, and I think I got a bad mount, because CPU was still hitting 30-40c load temps with pot @ -60 Celsius. I will try again soon, I've gotta get the mount right next time to get better results for sure. I want to thank @ProKoN , @rtsurfer and @Jumper118 for helping me out with the prep and little tips here and there, appreciate it a lot guys. I think I did something wrong, because CPU temps were still going positive temps (are they supposed to do this...?) Big XTU run at 5.3 ghz on CPU, 5.2 on cache, and 2800 mhz CL9 on RAM! You can see cpu hit 39c load temp, yet pot was at -60c, so I believe bad mount for sure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02mJV3GTmFQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superpatodonaldo Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 what is the cpu's temp in idle? XTU is a very strong 2D bench, try superpi with the same settings (cpu-cache-ram) and verify the temps on full working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 what is the cpu's temp in idle? XTU is a very strong 2D bench, try superpi with the same settings (cpu-cache-ram) and verify the temps on full working CPU temp at idle was 29c when pot was 26c, then at load it was about 56c with empty pot when pot was 26c as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildzoid Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm guessing that the foam you put on top of the eraser was lifting the pot a little. Tightening up the springs more would have solved that. Still a good run for it being your first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm guessing that the foam you put on top of the eraser was lifting the pot a little. Tightening up the springs more would have solved that. Still a good run for it being your first time. I didn't actually make a foam cut out, just strips that I surrounded the pot with, so idk. I think maybe I didn't get the eraser around IHS low enough to allow full contact maybe, or maybe I wasn't using the write screw holes in the hold-down plate or backplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 What did your TIM contact patch look like, that picture will tell everything. And what TIM did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 What did your TIM contact patch look like, that picture will tell everything. And what TIM did you use? Grizzly under IHS and on IHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 That looks like good contact to me, IMO you put a little too much on there. Have you checked the contact between the core and the IHS? When I used eraser I did not put any in the area inside the hold down bracket, I just used shop towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 That looks like good contact to me, IMO you put a little too much on there. Have you checked the contact between the core and the IHS? When I used eraser I did not put any in the area inside the hold down bracket, I just used shop towel. I don't think core and IHS was problem because I was using this same mount with my waterblock before I took block off to put the insulation & pot on. Do you know what types of temps I SHOULD be seeing with full pot and 1.55vcore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlife Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 How well did the paste spread? When I tried XTU with a 4770k and dice with around 1.55-1.6v I would reach about 10c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 How well did the paste spread? When I tried XTU with a 4770k and dice with around 1.55-1.6v I would reach about 10c I didn't spread before putting the pot on, just a dab in the middle then I wiped the excess off on the IHS. This is the picture of when I took the pot off, so it seemed like it spread OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlife Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I didn't spread before putting the pot on, just a dab in the middle then I wiped the excess off on the IHS. This is the picture of when I took the pot off, so it seemed like it spread OK? http://puu.sh/l4Ji6.jpg The spread looks fine possibly too much paste but I normally put one dab in the centre and 4 in the corners which comes looking something like that after the pot has been mounted Last time I put on this much paste and made a smiley face I'm possibly think too much or not enough mount pressure but I've run systems fines with the pot just sitting on top under its own weight Based the difference between your on air results and mine and how well mine did with dice you should be able to run about 5.4 maybe 5.5 but some cpus scale well some don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techjesse Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I run prep like this (Ln2 and D.I.C.E.) it will make for a better seal, crank down the nuts all the way. Use tape like this Make sure the CPU is a tad higher then eraser Ready to mount pot Run it! YEAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techjesse Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Eraser is never to much All my Hardware is still running You must wait for temps to drop when running D.I.C.E. Unlike Ln2 that gets cold fast. For best results brake dry ice into a powder. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 I run prep like this (Ln2 and D.I.C.E.) it will make for a better seal, crank down the nuts all the way. Use tape like this Make sure the CPU is a tad higher then eraser Ready to mount pot Run it! YEAH So you tape the CPU down around the socket basically, then put retention plate down, then eraser everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techjesse Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yes, on the front of the MoBo, on the back I seal it up with Plasti Dip in a spray can GPU's too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yes, on the front of the MoBo, on the back I seal it up with Plasti Dip in a spray can GPU's too q Do you happen to have a link for that plasti dip in a can? I may buy some too, it looks a bit easier using that to just spray on the back of my board vs having to insulate it everytime & use insulation foam under the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildzoid Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Do you happen to have a link for that plasti dip in a can? I may buy some too, it looks a bit easier using that to just spray on the back of my board vs having to insulate it everytime & use insulation foam under the board. Just try googling plasti dip for your region. In the CZ there are several stores that specialize in selling plastidip I'd expect there to be similar for where you live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techjesse Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Lowe's has it in stock, check your local store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProKoN Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 nice clocking out there frito! always nice to see new timers not only meet but beat the standards. keep up the nice clocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lays Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 nice clocking out there frito! always nice to see new timers not only meet but beat the standards. keep up the nice clocks Means alot, thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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