Yes, you can boot without cooling depending on the system and model.

NoahWraith
Member

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12-10-2016, 12:27 PM

You can start the system and configure it without using the GPU cooling fans. Just install the EK water block and skip the coolant flow through the cooling system. After booting, you can run Windows 8 and then shut it down.

NoahWraith

12-10-2016, 12:27 PM #1

M00NL1TE
Junior Member

12-10-2016, 02:28 PM

I wouldn't go that way... But you can simply use the stock cooler that comes with your CPU to configure and test the system, which you should already be doing. Avoid wasting effort just in case a component fails.

M00NL1TE

12-10-2016, 02:28 PM #2

NoahWraith
Member

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12-10-2016, 04:15 PM

Ensure everything is ready before installing stock coolers; otherwise, you might need to set up the system first, which isn't ideal.

NoahWraith

12-10-2016, 04:15 PM #3

Ensure everything is ready before installing stock coolers; otherwise, you might need to set up the system first, which isn't ideal.

iron_finder1
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12-11-2016, 12:13 AM

I wouldn't likely go as deep as installing Windows.

iron_finder1

12-11-2016, 12:13 AM #4

I wouldn't likely go as deep as installing Windows.

_SaltySophie
Junior Member

12-12-2016, 01:25 AM

I'll wait for the GPU to be ready and then set up the water cooling system.

_SaltySophie

12-12-2016, 01:25 AM #5

I'll wait for the GPU to be ready and then set up the water cooling system.

PanPanel
Member

12-13-2016, 12:18 AM

Observed it's a CPU without an integrated graphics card or standard cooling solution. Disappointing that the build needs a Corsair RM.

PanPanel

12-13-2016, 12:18 AM #6

Observed it's a CPU without an integrated graphics card or standard cooling solution. Disappointing that the build needs a Corsair RM.

nollebomb
Junior Member

12-13-2016, 08:57 AM

No, it will become too hot in just a few seconds.

nollebomb

12-13-2016, 08:57 AM #7

No, it will become too hot in just a few seconds.

slcarrow
Junior Member

12-13-2016, 01:25 PM

Having an empty water cooling block is just like running it without anything. It will overheat and probably stop working before you see the POST screen.

slcarrow

12-13-2016, 01:25 PM #8

Having an empty water cooling block is just like running it without anything. It will overheat and probably stop working before you see the POST screen.

epicbrish
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 06:39 AM

That was hilarious!

epicbrish

12-25-2016, 06:39 AM #9

That was hilarious!

MONSTERmoose91
Senior Member

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12-25-2016, 07:16 AM

#10

You installed the old Xeon X3350 without a CPU cooler and successfully set up Vista, drivers, and even the Windows update.

MONSTERmoose91

12-25-2016, 07:16 AM #10

You installed the old Xeon X3350 without a CPU cooler and successfully set up Vista, drivers, and even the Windows update.