Right, finally got my ek block today and have completed my cpu loop which includes the following:
Pump: DDC 18w with xspc res top
Rad: XSPC RX360
Fans: 6x yate loons(push/pull)
block: ek supreme hf with plate number 2 installed
Now ive got the system working fine so decided to check the temps and what a shock . Heres what core temp is showing:
Idle -
Load-
Its odd, ive had a wc setup with just a d4 pump/res and a polarflo block and a generic 240mm rad, the temps with that setup was maxing at just 35 or 40C. Now with a huge overhaul and the top end WC items out it seems odd how i cant achieve this with my fans running max!
Now the first idea was air bubbles but this loop was great, got rid of air bubbles within 10mins (ive ran it for a few hours leak testing) and my older loop had loads but performed better still haha. Next, perhaps its my cpu block not making good contact? Ive screwed it as much as possible though so im not sure. EK supplied mx-2 paste and ive never had problems applying paste so it shouldnt be that....
Any other suggestions? Im working tomorrow so wont be able to have a good look so would appreciate ideas/things to check for sunday .