FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

CPU block wires

Post Date: 2023-05-29
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Hutch View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 13 Jun 2019
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 24 		  Quote Hutch Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: CPU block wires
    Posted: 29 May 2023 at 6:46am
While attempting to rebuild the cooling loop on my Bolt X system, I inadvertently pulled out two wires running from behind the left side of the DS cpu water block. I even pulled off whatever connector was on the end of these wires.

I’m at a loss as to what these wires are or where they go. Do you think they are for the rgb ds logo on the cpu block?

Sorry for the poor photo. I’m relegated to my phone only while the bolt is down.


Bolt X (aka "Stormy")
i7-8700K 32Gb DDR4 RAM
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I
980 Pro 1Tb SSD NVME
4TB EVO 870
GeForce GTX 1080i
HydroLux CPU/GPU
EKWG Res/Pump
Back to Top
hoserator View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

We don't need no stinking "Avatars" !
Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 08 Oct 2014
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7966 		  Quote hoserator Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 May 2023 at 11:55am
Ouch.

Look in your mobo manual to see if you find a 2-strand wire being used close to the cpu. The end connector wold help if it is still attached. Read the print on the mobo where it is or where it came from if you remember.

The pump is separate from the cpu block, correct? It could also be a temp sensor wire.
Back to Top
Hutch View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 13 Jun 2019
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 24 		  Quote Hutch Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 May 2023 at 12:15pm
Thanks, I’ll try to look this up in the mono docs. Difficult on a smartphone since the pc is down.

I found what I think is the missing connector for this which fell out of the case, just a simple 3-wire job. Still not sure where it goes! The 2 mystery wires appear to be part of the DS cpu block.

Yes, my pump is separate from the cpu block.
Bolt X (aka "Stormy")
i7-8700K 32Gb DDR4 RAM
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I
980 Pro 1Tb SSD NVME
4TB EVO 870
GeForce GTX 1080i
HydroLux CPU/GPU
EKWG Res/Pump
Back to Top
hoserator View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

We don't need no stinking "Avatars" !
Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 08 Oct 2014
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7966 		  Quote hoserator Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 May 2023 at 12:43pm
Oh, so at least it does not power something critical like the pump. If they end on the cpu block, they are more than likely just the light wires or like I mentioned, a temp sensor. Neither of which you need to get the system running without issues. Usually 2-strand wires are for 2-pin fan connectors so...see if all fans spin when powered.

You should have gotten a little mobo manual with your system in the extras box that came with it. No need to look online.

BTW, why is pc down? I don't think that wire connects anything major.
Back to Top
Hutch View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 13 Jun 2019
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 24 		  Quote Hutch Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 May 2023 at 2:05pm
No mobo manual, unfortunately.

I detected a tiny, slow leak in the loop. The Swiftech combo res/rad/pump (cracked housing) that DS used for the Bolt X is no longer available. So I decided to rebuild it with new loop gear. Old tubes are nasty due to Jack of maintenance. Still keeping it soft line tubing, though.
Bolt X (aka "Stormy")
i7-8700K 32Gb DDR4 RAM
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I
980 Pro 1Tb SSD NVME
4TB EVO 870
GeForce GTX 1080i
HydroLux CPU/GPU
EKWG Res/Pump
Back to Top
Hutch View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 13 Jun 2019
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 24 		  Quote Hutch Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 02 Jun 2023 at 3:49pm
Decided to completely overhaul my custom loop after finding a crack in the factory original, now discontinued, reservoir.

All of the pump/reservoir combinations I checked out just wouldn’t fit the cramped confines of the Bolt X case. I finally settled on an EKWG Quantum Kinetic Flat 240 unit which was able to just barely fit horizontally in the bottom of the case directly in front of the GPU water block.

Probably not ideal but there is no way would it fit vertically and what the heck, coupled with new Corsair fans and radiator, it’s working nicely and keeping everything cool… in temps and looks!

Next I just have to drain the prep fluid, flush, and refill with UV Blue.

And while I eventually went with another option, kudos to Jonathan at DS tech support for his efforts in helping me find a solution. DS is the best! 👍


Edited by Hutch - 02 Jun 2023 at 4:21pm
Bolt X (aka "Stormy")
i7-8700K 32Gb DDR4 RAM
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I
980 Pro 1Tb SSD NVME
4TB EVO 870
GeForce GTX 1080i
HydroLux CPU/GPU
EKWG Res/Pump
Back to Top
Cretae View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 22 Mar 2010
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7331 		  Quote Cretae Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 03 Jun 2023 at 2:53am
You are a brave and determined man! That is no easy task you've conquered, and I am in awe. All the best it runs and runs,and runs. 'Grats.   
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 5.078125E-02 seconds.