Good News! Gigabyte's RMA'd 890XA-UD3 works excellent and rides again!

[Dark Mantis]

Some electronics store is normally the best place, like Tandy, Maplin, RS, etc.

There are many makes from really cheapy things for monitoring the temps of pet animal enclosures (lizards, etc) to proper dedicated test equiptment like I have which is more like a handheld multimeter but for temps.

[soarwitheagles]

Some electronics store is normally the best place, like Tandy, Maplin, RS, etc.

There are many makes from really cheapy things for monitoring the temps of pet animal enclosures (lizards, etc) to proper dedicated test equiptment like I have which is more like a handheld multimeter but for temps.

Ok,

I will begin my research today on which temp probe to purchase.

I only wish there was a software that could do the job!

Thanks,

Soar

[soarwitheagles]

Hey guys,

Anyone have any experience using CPUID Hardware Monitor?  I am trying to understand what the following temps are referring to on my Gigabyte Motherboard:

TPMIN0 - 32C
TMPIN1 - 26C
TMPIN2 - 32C

I suspect one or more of these temp readings refers to the Northbridge or Southbridge Chip...

Am I correct in my assumption?

Thanks,

Soar

[absic]

Hi Soar,

the readings are usually:

TMPIN0 = motherboard temp.
TMPIN1 = CPU temp.
TMPIN2 = Northbridge temp

Hope this helps

[soarwitheagles]

Hi Soar,

the readings are usually:

TMPIN0 = motherboard temp.
TMPIN1 = CPU temp.
TMPIN2 = Northbridge temp

Hope this helps

Yes, it does help very much.  Thank you!  When you say motherboard temp, which part of the motherboard is it referring to?

Also, which chip is the Northbride on my 890XA-UD3...it is the chip with the larger blue heat sink or the smaller blue heat sink?

Thanks,

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

They don't usually tell you exactly where they situate the motherboard sensor although you would guess that it is somewhere near the CPU area.

The northbridge is the nearer of the two heatsinks to the CPU and memory.

[soarwitheagles]

They don't usually tell you exactly where they situate the motherboard sensor although you would guess that it is somewhere near the CPU area.

The northbridge is the nearer of the two heatsinks to the CPU and memory.

DM,

Thank you for this crucial information.  It appears my Northbridge chip is doing just fine.  I hope the Southbridge chip is faring well too.

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

Hi Soar,

The Southbridge doesn't normally get so hot anyway so it isn't a problem. AS long as you keep an eye on the Northbridge temperatures it should be fine.

[soarwitheagles]

Hi Soar,

The Southbridge doesn't normally get so hot anyway so it isn't a problem. AS long as you keep an eye on the Northbridge temperatures it should be fine.

DM,

Ok, thanks again and for now I suppose I will keep the system as is...

I am sorely tempted to purchase Antec's new water cooling unit.  Have you heard of it and have you any opinions on it?

It is called Antec Kühler H2O 620 and the reviews show it does better than Corair's H50 and in some areas, better than the H70.   Best of all, the hoses look more reliable.

What's your thoughts on it?

Here's one of the reviews on it: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=694&Itemid=62

And here is one more review: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/antec_kuhler_h2o_620_review/

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

To be honest Soar, I only know what I have read in the blurb.  It seems to be in the same sort of league as the Corsair but beyond that I wouldn't want to comment either way.  If you really want to use fluid though why not build your own simple loop. You can even use non conductive coolant so that in a worst case scenario even a leak is not that important. Something to think about anyway.

[absic]

Hi Soar,

I have to say that my thoughts are along the same lines as those of DM and no, we haven't discussed this. As you know, I am not that bothered about water cooling my system at the present time, but I have done one heck of a lot of research into doing so.

If you really want to go down the water cooled route you are much better off investing in the proper kit and setting up a simple loop and, in the long term, it will prove cheaper than the  all-in-one options and also it would be much more effective at cooling.

[soarwitheagles]

To be honest Soar, I only know what I have read in the blurb.  It seems to be in the same sort of league as the Corsair but beyond that I wouldn't want to comment either way.  If you really want to use fluid though why not build your own simple loop. You can even use non conductive coolant so that in a worst case scenario even a leak is not that important. Something to think about anyway.

You guys are amazing.  Ok, thanks again for the great advice.  What type of cost for an effective simple loop with non conductive coolant?

What are the exact components involved?

Where can I purchase them here in the USA?

Thanks,

Soar

[soarwitheagles]

Hi Soar,

I have to say that my thoughts are along the same lines as those of DM and no, we haven't discussed this. As you know, I am not that bothered about water cooling my system at the present time, but I have done one heck of a lot of research into doing so.

If you really want to go down the water cooled route you are much better off investing in the proper kit and setting up a simple loop and, in the long term, it will prove cheaper than the  all-in-one options and also it would be much more effective at cooling.

Absic,

Thanks again for the great advice.  Ok, please give me some specific suggestions. 

Which components?
How much?
Where to buy?

I am not 100% certain, but I think some of the components would consist of:

12v pump
CPU Waterblock
T-Line
Radiator
Hoses
Fan

Does anyone sell a complete kit so I need not shop the entire world for all the parts?

Thanks,

Soar

[soarwitheagles]

Earth to Absic, do you copy.  Earth to Absic, do you copy, over?

This is soarwitheagles trying to get some water cooling info from you.  Hello?  Do you copy?  Over?

Soar

[absic]

Hi Soar,

Although I have done a lot of research I haven't felt brave enough to dip my toe into the water, so I don't think I am the best person to offer practical advice on this subject.

However, when I have asked others, such as DM and Gilganesh there advice has been to start with a basic kit such as this: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/XSPC-Rasa-750-RS240-WaterCooling-Kit-pid-12137.html which contains everything except the liquid. Although this liink is for a site in the UK I'm sure similar kits can be found on your side of the pond and they will probably be a lot cheaper too.

I'm sure DM will step in and offer some better ideas as he is braver than me when it comes to mixing water and electricity!