WTB 8800 GTX block?

[Liu Kang]

I have an "old" eVGA 8800 GTX Ultra that I wish to water cool in my workstation rig. The only problem: no one seems to sell blocks for this thing anymore.

I was hoping to get a swiftech stealth (http://www.swiftech.com/products/stealth.asp), but can't seem to find any distributors.

Any help is appreciated - I'm in Canada, so Canuck or American options preferred.

Thanks,
LK

[JMCorp]

funny, there's two of those sitting on the shelf at my local micro center. in duluth, ga. you might convince someone to go buy it and mail it to you, but i cant... sorry :(

[Boyu]

How about swiftech MCW 60?, afaik swiftech stealth contain aluminium that will be a problem.If you prefer full cover solution you can try EK, performance-pcs still have them, i'm sure they will ship to canada

[Metal]

Have a look in the buy & sell forums here there are always people selling these.

[Liu Kang]

I can't see the for sale threads :(

I'm new to water cooling, and I've done some basic research... I understand the downside of aluminium, but the stealth is nickel and zinc plated -- won't this ensure I won't have corrosion issues, or is that simply "marketing"?

TIA for putting up with my newbness.

Regards,
LK

[alacheesu]

I think the swiftech MCW-60 + ramsinks is your best option. I use that combo myself, although on an 8800GTS. Should you decide to upgrade your graphics card you can still use the MCW-60, you just need new ramsinks. http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw60-R.asp <-- linky

[warriorpoet]

I can't see the for sale threads :(

I'm new to water cooling, and I've done some basic research... I understand the downside of aluminium, but the stealth is nickel and zinc plated -- won't this ensure I won't have corrosion issues, or is that simply "marketing"?

TIA for putting up with my newbness.

Regards,
LK:up:

Try this one: http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=222&HS=1

plus: http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=189

or: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21306

I have the latter and it's nice. I'm running 648/ 1721/ 1053 (24/7) at 51c tops (5v fans with shared CPU loop in a super-quiet recording rig). When I'm running my low-speed Yates at 12v it tops at 46c :up:

[Metal]

No sense buying a new 8800 top when there are tons out there used for sale though. Hold off & one will show up soon as everyone is dumping them for $50 or less.

[nusihb]

I have a EK I used for my 8800 Ultra - if I can find it you can have it for cheap.

[Sabre2]

I have a swiftech full cover block for it, the stealth, its not the latest revision but i have all the little heatsinks for the rest of it too that came with the stealth block.

If you're interested, send me an email at alaindesjardins@hotmail.com . I run a small computer repair shop in northern maine, so hopefully that means a little something. I will open it up to make sure everything is intact if you're interested... i replaced my 8800GTX with two 9800GTXs SLIed, still running those. My 8800GTX since I couildnt get the original stock HSF on it, i bought a Zalman solution for it and its running in my second rig right now... those 8800GTXs are such beasts!

So, I have no use for it. I still have the original box for it and everyghing so shipping it shouldnt be a problem.

Thanks!

[Waterlogged]

A simple 10 min search popped up these.

Danger Den @ DD (http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=257&cat=48&page=1)

Danger Den @ PPC (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21046)

EK Delrin (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21307)

EK Acrylic (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21306)

EK Nickel (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=22547)

Swiftech Stealth (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21854)

As has been mentioned, the Stealth has an alum top and is not really recommended, so use it at your own peril.

[Sabre2]

Can't say I had problems with the stealth top, then again I haven't oppened it so im excited to try that to say the least :)

[Metal]

A simple 10 min search popped up these.

Danger Den @ DD (http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=257&cat=48&page=1)

Danger Den @ PPC (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21046)

EK Delrin (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21307)

EK Acrylic (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21306)

EK Nickel (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=22547)

Swiftech Stealth (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=240&products_id=21854)

As has been mentioned, the Stealth has an alum top and is not really recommended, so use it at your own peril.

A whole 10 minutes? That simple hunh wow didn't take ya long then what?

[Waterlogged]

A whole 10 minutes? That simple hunh wow didn't take ya long then what?

:welcome:You have a problem with me?...take it to PM's.

[Liu Kang]

I'm liking that MCW60 option, it's cheap and can be reused when I move parts down from my gaming rig to my workstation (depending how this first crack at watercooling goes).

Thanks for the help, guys.