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asmat
06-17-2009, 01:31 AM
If only I could grab 'em now
:shocked:

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/GPU_X2_4890_1.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/GPU_X2_4890_2.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/GPU_X2_4890_3.jpg

just spot them in their own forum today :)
scamps
06-17-2009, 01:38 AM
And if they only would sell it nickelplated with SLI-connectors - it would be so nice to see it beside my nickelplated HK 3.0 :D
MomijiTMO
06-17-2009, 01:56 AM
Lol first manufacturer to just say, "To hell with it, it's the same design".
asmat
06-17-2009, 01:59 AM
And if they only would sell it nickelplated with SLI-connectors - it would be so nice to see it beside my nickelplated HK 3.0 :D

if they have the connectors, that would be perfection :up:
MomijiTMO
06-17-2009, 02:03 AM
You can buy the connectors.
scamps
06-17-2009, 02:07 AM
The connectors are no problem, they are already sold as spareparts. But they should include it in the standard package :D

http://www.a-c-shop.de/Watercool-HK-GPU-X-4-fach-Adapter
b@llz0r
06-17-2009, 02:09 AM
The connectors are no problem, they are already sold as spareparts. But they should include it in the standard package :D

http://www.a-c-shop.de/Watercool-HK-GPU-X-4-fach-Adapter

what if you only want one?
scamps
06-17-2009, 02:22 AM
what if you only want one?

:confused: Do not understand your question ...
The adapter is sold separately and could be exchanged with 2 screws ....
With it you have not only the standard two connectors to one side, but 4 connectors (2 on each side like e. g. EK)
MomijiTMO
06-17-2009, 02:24 AM
I think he assumed it was to the dual link and tri link connectors.
Darth_Penguin
06-17-2009, 04:09 AM
oh man, it is sexy but I think I still like the look of the EK Nickel/Acrylic combo better.
SNiiPE_DoGG
06-17-2009, 04:24 AM
while I like the whole expandability thing they've got going on with their FC blocks - that thing is really ugly.
MomijiTMO
06-17-2009, 04:27 AM
No heat killer products look nice. Eh, it's not like I care anyway, so long as it performs well I'll like it. :D
ecat
06-17-2009, 04:48 AM
Funny thing personal taste. To my eyes this and their 200/285 models are the best looking gpu blocks I've seen. So much so that for the the past couple of weeks I've been locked in the cycle: 'But I don't need a new gpu. But if I buy a 285 I'll be able to fit a Gpu-x˛'. Ahhh.
JaD
06-17-2009, 05:00 AM
As much as I think about it, I can't see the point of designing FC blocks like that (and I include EK).

Seriously, what kind of cooling can a detached metal plate provide to VRM?
They could as well provide a separated heatsink, it would be better anyway.

I like their approach to GPU cooling, with a way more efficient GPU section, but VRMs require decent cooling too: their temperature can be just as crucial as the GPU's itself on some cards.
scamps
06-17-2009, 05:58 AM
...I like their approach to GPU cooling, with a way more efficient GPU section, but VRMs require decent cooling too: their temperature can be just as crucial as the GPU's itself on some cards.

But this is due for almost any fullcover. Have a look at the EKs with screwed alu-block for 4870. With the 4890 Eddy changed his mind and did use 1 bottomplate for all ... like Watercool ;)
MomijiTMO
06-17-2009, 05:59 AM
Metal conducts heat. Simple =D. You are asking for a more complex design = more dollars.
scamps
06-17-2009, 06:27 AM
Metal conducts heat. Simple =D. You are asking for a more complex design = more dollars.

and sometimes more uglyness:
http://www.a-c-shop.de/Aquacomputer-aquagratiX-fuer-HD-4870-Typ-2-RV770-XT-G1-4-ohne-Anschluesse

I´ve had this cooler for HD4870 a couple of weeks ago. "Active" watercooling of the mosfets, wonderful mosfet-temps. But it is simply looking awful.
tuanster1119
06-17-2009, 06:50 AM
Lol first manufacturer to just say, "To hell with it, it's the same design".

Koolance, and Swiftech pretty much did the same thing.
WaterFlex
06-17-2009, 10:27 AM
This block is awesome!
PeterStoba
06-17-2009, 10:31 AM
I really like the look of their blocks, but they wouldn't match my theme
JaD
06-18-2009, 05:36 AM
But this is due for almost any fullcover. Have a look at the EKs with screwed alu-block for 4870. With the 4890 Eddy changed his mind and did use 1 bottomplate for all ... like Watercool ;)
Not a good reason to make under-performing coolers.

Try thinking as a customer who wants the best performance possible, instead of as a producer who wants to make as much money as possible.
Eddy's earlier approach was even worse than watercool's.


Metal conducts heat. Simple =D. You are asking for a more complex design = more dollars.
Yeah. That's why they use solid copper cylinders instead of heatpipes.
That "more complex design" would equal to 5 more dollars tops on production line.


and sometimes more uglyness:
http://www.a-c-shop.de/Aquacomputer-aquagratiX-fuer-HD-4870-Typ-2-RV770-XT-G1-4-ohne-Anschluesse

I´ve had this cooler for HD4870 a couple of weeks ago. "Active" watercooling of the mosfets, wonderful mosfet-temps. But it is simply looking awful.
I, as well as a lot of other people, care more about performance than looks.
Just like everything else, there could be a "blingy" solution as well as a more performing one, giving customers the choice.