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Single Stage Phase Change Results Single Stage Phase Change ResultsThis section will consist of a few results we pulled with our setup under single stage phase change cooling. Temperatures at the evap are around -30C to -20C with this cooling option. Before we get to the results, however, we want to show the insulation method we use as people are always asking about it with new motherboards.   To prevent condensation around the CPU we have to insulate the socket and surrounding area. We start off by taping the area around the socket to prevent the kneaded rubber eraser from getting into the socket pins. Then it is a matter of pressing the eraser around the socket and re-installing the CPU hold down bracket. At this point, we are almost ready to go, we just have to finish applying the kneaded rubber eraser.   The proximity of the capacitors to the right of the socket don't pose a hassle at all with the use of kneaded rubber eraser. We simply pack the eraser around the capacitors giving absolutely no place for condensation to form. If we were to use a traditional neoprene insulation layer those capacitors would be a different story. Once we have all of the eraser in place, we place a layer of paper towel down and are ready to mount the evaporator.  It looks like everything is in place and ready to rock.
Our 3D numbers look bang on for a single HD5870, and quite impressive to say the least. At these early stages of testing a motherboard there is usually some kind of performance holes to plug or wrinkles to iron out, but the Rampage III Extreme is up to snuff. So far, we have been quite pleased with the board both in performance and usability. The BIOS feels very solid and actually quite mature. | ||||||||
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