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How to secure the CPU water block properly.

How to secure the CPU water block properly.

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Banarnar
Member
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02-05-2023, 02:02 AM
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I made the first water block too tight on my initial water loop, causing it to crack. I replaced it with a new one, and the temperatures were within acceptable limits, though lower than what EK recommended. To further manage heat, I plan to reapply the TP while the loop is disassembled, adding a GPU to help dissipate more warmth. Can you tell me how to adjust it properly?
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Banarnar
02-05-2023, 02:02 AM #1

I made the first water block too tight on my initial water loop, causing it to crack. I replaced it with a new one, and the temperatures were within acceptable limits, though lower than what EK recommended. To further manage heat, I plan to reapply the TP while the loop is disassembled, adding a GPU to help dissipate more warmth. Can you tell me how to adjust it properly?

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OliBlaster77
Junior Member
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02-05-2023, 04:35 AM
#2
when you sense you can no longer manipulate them with your fingers, springs will balance the pressure. bonus - skip the dot technique. spread a strip of thermal paste across the CPU, going from top to bottom.
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OliBlaster77
02-05-2023, 04:35 AM #2

when you sense you can no longer manipulate them with your fingers, springs will balance the pressure. bonus - skip the dot technique. spread a strip of thermal paste across the CPU, going from top to bottom.

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shwndnpaul
Junior Member
10
02-12-2023, 02:01 PM
#3
It's not overly tightened. Using too much force isn't good. Typically, you shouldn't use tools to tighten water cooling components. Just position the block on the CPU, ensuring it's flat. Secure all four caps and begin tightening them in a cross pattern, doing one turn at a time.
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shwndnpaul
02-12-2023, 02:01 PM #3

It's not overly tightened. Using too much force isn't good. Typically, you shouldn't use tools to tighten water cooling components. Just position the block on the CPU, ensuring it's flat. Secure all four caps and begin tightening them in a cross pattern, doing one turn at a time.

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yaya18900
Member
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02-28-2023, 02:45 AM
#4
And how can you tell if you've adjusted it just right, giving the thermal paste a little squeeze while letting the metal parts touch without overdoing it and causing cracks in the block? That's what you're looking for.
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yaya18900
02-28-2023, 02:45 AM #4

And how can you tell if you've adjusted it just right, giving the thermal paste a little squeeze while letting the metal parts touch without overdoing it and causing cracks in the block? That's what you're looking for.

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pedro_tkf
Senior Member
643
02-28-2023, 07:43 AM
#5
when you sense you can no longer manipulate them with your fingers, springs will balance the pressure. bonus - skip the dot technique. spread a strip of thermal paste across the CPU, going from top to bottom.
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pedro_tkf
02-28-2023, 07:43 AM #5

when you sense you can no longer manipulate them with your fingers, springs will balance the pressure. bonus - skip the dot technique. spread a strip of thermal paste across the CPU, going from top to bottom.