GTX 260 Core 216 Water Block

[Bad213Boy]

I own the 896-P3-1265-AR model. I found this article with regards to which die size my PCB has:

http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=8518

It states my video card is the most compatible, "ANY GTX260 55nm Waterblock"

If this is the case, then I'm assuming that my video card is the middle PCB design in the picture. Do the boxes mean that these are areas that protrude and block where the water blocks can go?

I'm so confused, lol. When I go to Performance-PC and Frozen CPU, some descriptions say they work for the 275 or 285 and almost all are different shaped. Performance-PC doesn't even list the die size they will fit in some.

I'm looking for any water block with a lot of chrome. Preferably either the Bitspower or EK models, but any chrome one will work. I Just bought a Bitspower NB/SB Combo block and Mosfets 1 & 2, all chomed out.

[Waterlogged]

Is it the ver.1 or ver.2 260? If ver1., P-PC's has ek blocks to fit. If ver.2, I think your S.O.L..

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_240_579&products_id=25169

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_240_579&products_id=25170


There is a long standing feud with the members of that site so I'll warn you now (before the Admin's do) that that link isn't very welcomed here. . .and that link just shows they don't know what their talking about.

[Eddy_EK]

Please check here (http://www.coolingconfigurator.com) for EK product support list. Your card should be in the system if not send an inquiry.

[Waterlogged]

Please check here (http://www.coolingconfigurator.com) for EK product support list. Your card should be in the system if not send an inquiry.

OK, a 275 block on a 260?. . .now that's just plain stupid. Why not just make a new cover for the block and actually say that they fit the GTX260 V2? All it costs you is a little time in switching over the program that does the writing on the cover.

[Church]

Why not just put some reasonably cheap (and reusable) universal gpu block on it instead of buying full cover block for previous gen middle end gpu, that costs almost as much as card itself?

[jumper2high]

Why not just put some reasonably cheap (and reusable) universal gpu block on it instead of buying full cover block for previous gen middle end gpu, that costs almost as much as card itself?

Do universal blocks cool memory chips and VRMs?

[Church]

jumper2high: imho in some cases cooling memory and VRMs is a bit overrated. Especially at that price point. I can justify full cover block prices for top end gpus, where their price pales relative to high price of gpu, but for old cards? You'd be better off with newer card for that price of older card+full cover block anyway.

[jumper2high]

Churchy, a lot of people say that it's ridiculous water cooling a 150$ card - but ultimate performance isn't the ONLY goal one is trying to achieve. For instance, my GTX460 fully satisfies my needs in terms of performance, but it's either loud (external exhaust) or relatively silent but pumps a lot of hot air in the case.

Yes, I could have probably bought a GTX480 for the amount of money I spent water cooling the card, but then I'd still end up with a loud hot card that serves me no purpose. :)

You might be right about the fullcover vs. universal blocks, but when you remove the stock heatsink you also remove the airflow (how ever little it was) over the VRMs. The fullcover blocks offer some heat to be taken away from these components. It may not be life threatening for the card, but cooling it down by 30 degrees centigrade in the MOSFET area surely helps.

[Bad213Boy]

Is it the ver.1 or ver.2 260? If ver1., P-PC's has ek blocks to fit. If ver.2, I think your S.O.L..

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_240_579&products_id=25169

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_240_579&products_id=25170


There is a long standing feud with the members of that site so I'll warn you now (before the Admin's do) that that link isn't very welcomed here. . .and that link just shows they don't know what their talking about.
I'm not sure if its version 1 or 2. Doesn't the model number determine that? Or do I actually have to crack that baby open and look for a sticker that says it? I'm pretty sure it's version 1. I bought the original EVGA GTX 260 card and then a week later EVGA came out with the EVGA GTX 260 Core 216, so I did the 90-Day Step-Up trade-in. I've seen the later editions of the Core 216 and the design on the card is different.

This is mine:
896-P3-1265-AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130398

The newer Version:
896-P3-1255-AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130434

What confusses me is the Die size. Wouldn't the older version like mine be a 65nm size? It would make more sense to shrink the Die on version 2? Also, my last two digits are 65 and the last two digits for the newer version is 55. Wouldn't that indicate the Die size? Or is that just random coincidence?


Why not just put some reasonably cheap (and reusable) universal gpu block on it instead of buying full cover block for previous gen middle end gpu, that costs almost as much as card itself?
If I'm gonna get a water block, it will be something that matches the rest of the components. I'm a big fan of the shiny chrome look.


Please check here (http://www.coolingconfigurator.com) for EK product support list. Your card should be in the system if not send an inquiry.
I already used this. And no, my cards exact model number is not listed in your component list. However I did fill out my cards specifications and pictures and submitted them to your site. Besides, I think these blocks look more metal looking. Is that the case? I've never bought a EK block, only the High Flow Fittings.

[Bad213Boy]

Churchy, a lot of people say that it's ridiculous water cooling a 150$ card - but ultimate performance isn't the ONLY goal one is trying to achieve. For instance, my GTX460 fully satisfies my needs in terms of performance, but it's either loud (external exhaust) or relatively silent but pumps a lot of hot air in the case.

Yes, I could have probably bought a GTX480 for the amount of money I spent water cooling the card, but then I'd still end up with a loud hot card that serves me no purpose. :)

You might be right about the fullcover vs. universal blocks, but when you remove the stock heatsink you also remove the airflow (how ever little it was) over the VRMs. The fullcover blocks offer some heat to be taken away from these components. It may not be life threatening for the card, but cooling it down by 30 degrees centigrade in the MOSFET area surely helps.

Ya, the GTX cards are LOUD AS HELL. Especially on 100% fan. It's like a jet engine. It will be a nice PhysicsX card.

Damn, I tried getting 2 GTX 270 Cards with 2 Koolance chromed out blocks on them for around $220, but damn ebay wouldn't let me bet the last few seconds.

[Waterlogged]

It's possible it could be a 65nm. Any way you can take the back cover off and take a pic and post it? That should be able to tell us which layout it has. My gut tells me "you should be fine with those blocks at P-PC's" but my brain is saying "make sure".

[Bad213Boy]

OK no prob. I'm waiting on my new Mosfets and NB/SB water blocks for my mobo. They should arrive either tomorrow or Friday. Once I get those, I'll rip the entire system apart, take some pics and then find out. It's easier just to do it all at the same time. Thx man.

Also, seems I was right about the part number with regards to the 55 and 65 in the numbers. Mine is the older one, hence why it had 65 in the last two digits.

Check out this link
http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/503239-gtx-260-backplate.html