CPU Temperature Monitors Only Go To -13C?

[NinjaNife]

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

they wouldn't specifically know a rated heat load target on the coolant head but they can maximize the efficiency of the unit with the best coolant for the compressor, possibly replacing the condensor, chaging the rated voltage settings, etc. The unit is just a mini-refrigerator, they'd know exactly how to boost cooling performance without necessaryly knowing what heatload it could handle.

Is there any difference between tuning for performance vs tuning for 24/7 use? I mean, this unit is for 24/7 (not sure if it was modded that way or originally made), and refrigerators aren't, so if I took this into a refrigeration place would it still work correctly.. I know this is probably a dumb question, but I want to be sure (I made a phase unit for fun once, and although I would never put it on my good computer it makes frost pretty well. I did notice though that if different coolants are used then sometimes the longevity of your compressor goes down). Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

http://www.crazypc.com/products/9290GT.html
this is likely the OP's unit but his has the optional Lian Li case mod as seen in this review. http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coo...a-mach2gt.html

Yeah the one in the second link looks like mine. I wish I had the case from the first one though lol (black > strange tan).

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

edit: ah so this is why the vapochill line was discontinued
http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news...et-issues.aspx

So have I overcome this socket problem by filling it with Vaseline? Or must I watch out for something else as well?

[yogurt_21]

Originally Posted by NinjaNife

Is there any difference between tuning for performance vs tuning for 24/7 use? I mean, this unit is for 24/7 (not sure if it was modded that way or originally made), and refrigerators aren't, so if I took this into a refrigeration place would it still work correctly.. I know this is probably a dumb question, but I want to be sure (I made a phase unit for fun once, and although I would never put it on my good computer it makes frost pretty well. I did notice though that if different coolants are used then sometimes the longevity of your compressor goes down). Thanks for your help.

they should be able to tweak it for 24/7 use, just be sure to mention it when you bring it in.

Originally Posted by NinjaNife

Yeah the one in the second link looks like mine. I wish I had the case from the first one though lol (black > strange tan).

dunno why someone would paint it very odd, If you have the time get some paint thinner and see if the original stainless is intact.

Originally Posted by NinjaNife

So have I overcome this socket problem by filling it with Vaseline? Or must I watch out for something else as well?

dielectric grease is what we always used in the socket, while these later phase units seem to have come without the need of doing so, it's tried and true and been a practice long before intel made microprocessors.

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/001202.html

read through that a bit before doing anything I've used it with great success over the years, but I like people to be well informed before recomending it.

the rest is making sure you've got the neoprene tight and using rtv aroud the socket.

[NinjaNife]

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

they should be able to tweak it for 24/7 use, just be sure to mention it when you bring it in.

I will be sure to do that thanks.

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

dunno why someone would paint it very odd, If you have the time get some paint thinner and see if the original stainless is intact.

No no.. I meant that if you check that second link (the one to the review), you will see a small pic at the top that shows a tan-ish colored box (the cooler) with an display and ventilation holes in it. That is the color of my cooler (looks identical, although mine definitely looks used lol).

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

dielectric grease is what we always used in the socket, while these later phase units seem to have come without the need of doing so, it's tried and true and been a practice long before intel made microprocessors.

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/001202.html

read through that a bit before doing anything I've used it with great success over the years, but I like people to be well informed before recomending it.

I read part of that, but from what I can tell you have to just put the grease into the socket and then press down. To me this wouldn't ensure a proper contact on all of the pins. That is why I used Vaseline. Since you melt it until it becomes a liquid and then put on the CPU, heating both together, the Vaseline flows around the pins instead of just squishing around them. Maybe dielectric grease works, but I like the thought of Vaseline better (just gives me more security in my mind lol). Have you ever tried using Vaseline?

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

the rest is making sure you've got the neoprene tight and using rtv aroud the socket.

I have neoprene around it, but what is "rtv"? I don't ever remember seeing that before..

[yogurt_21]

rtv silicone, it's a moisture barrier.

the dieelectric won't actually prevent contatc with the pins, it will simply move around theme when you mount the cpu. I can assure you the contatc is good. I haven't personally used vaseline but for me if you find a solution that works, why change? So if vaseline works for you, by all means continue.

[NinjaNife]

Update:

I got my new CPU and was going to install it (using a digital thermometer with K-type probe), but ran into a snag.

I was taking the Phase evaporator off of the CPU, and the hose broke. Now, instead of a new CPU installed and Phase unit mounted, I have a bedroom filled with refrigerant, a Phase unit that probably can never be fixed (going to check tomorrow), and no money to fix it/buy a new unit with (so my main PC is down until further notice).. Any ideas on what I should do? I have only had this unit for 3 weeks, so wasn't expecting this kind of trouble

[DOM]

eww thats has to suck, but did u bend it to much or it just busted when u where taking it off ? the only way its going to work is if you send it to a builder to replace the line dont think theres another way to fix it with out sending money

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by NinjaNife

Update:

I got my new CPU and was going to install it (using a digital thermometer with K-type probe), but ran into a snag.

I was taking the Phase evaporator off of the CPU, and the hose broke. Now, instead of a new CPU installed and Phase unit mounted, I have a bedroom filled with refrigerant, a Phase unit that probably can never be fixed (going to check tomorrow), and no money to fix it/buy a new unit with (so my main PC is down until further notice).. Any ideas on what I should do? I have only had this unit for 3 weeks, so wasn't expecting this kind of trouble

send it back under warranty, air your room out.

that or sniff the fumes and get high/die from it.

[DOM]

Originally Posted by Mussels

send it back under warranty, air your room out.

that or sniff the fumes and get high/die from it.

lmfao he got it from cdwall sold it on here

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by DOM

lmfao he got it from cdwall sold it on here

go murder CDAwall, steal his room.

[yogurt_21]

now you've little choice but to find an A/C shop or send it to a modder, that's the only way to fix it now. both options will cost A/C shop being cheaper and both can repair and recharge the unit.

[NinjaNife]

Originally Posted by DOM

eww thats has to suck, but did u bend it to much or it just busted when u where taking it off ? the only way its going to work is if you send it to a builder to replace the line dont think theres another way to fix it with out sending money

I didn't bend it much; if you look at the pics I uploaded previously, you will see that the hose and evaporator is lying down on top of the unit. I set it down exactly like that, and it broke about 2 inches (can't see the break, but hear the gas leaking) up from the top of the unit (right where it bends over when you lay the hose on top). I figured that was okay since that is how all of the seller's pics were

[NinjaNife]

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

now you've little choice but to find an A/C shop or send it to a modder, that's the only way to fix it now. both options will cost A/C shop being cheaper and both can repair and recharge the unit.

Yeah I am going to try a A/C shop, but don't think it is worth a modder fixing (probably cost as much as I paid for it after shipping and all).

The worst part is I am leaving on a trip today, and was packing my computer for it, and now I don't have any cooling lmfao. Terrible timing


*EDIT*
When I talk to the refrigeration/AC place, what exactly do I tell them? I have called a few, but they said they don't have any experience with these and aren't sure what to do lol. What is the best way to explain what this is, how to fix it, and what heat load it needs to be tuned for (that is probably the main question, since I have no idea the BTU's or Watts or whatever of my i7-875K, especially OC'd)?

[DOM]

dont you have the stock cooler ?

im not sure if the a/c place can tune it for a certain watt load like the builders do, i can ask the one that built mine how much he'll charge to repair and re-charge it and etc.

[NinjaNife]

Originally Posted by DOM

dont you have the stock cooler ?

im not sure if the a/c place can tune it for a certain watt load like the builders do, i can ask the one that built mine how much he'll charge to repair and re-charge it and etc.

Yeah I put the stock cooler on for now. It was a pain removing all of the insulation (all my hard work down the drain lol). Kinda bent some CPU pins (stupid rags), but got them put back in place without too much trouble

If you could ask your builder, that would be great. So far one HVAC technician has agreed to look at it when I get home, and the others said they can't fix it and have no experience (after I explained what it is and what is broken). Any other help would be great