Just saw that EK has launched their full cover block for Nvidia GTX 285. Already ordered mine...
Acetal
SLI
Acetal+nickel
Nickel
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Acetal.jpg
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Nickel.jpg
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Just saw that EK has launched their full cover block for Nvidia GTX 285. Already ordered mine...
Acetal
SLI
Acetal+nickel
Nickel
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Acetal.jpg
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Nickel.jpg
Very interesting design.
Is there standoffs? =D
No Standoff = no custom from me.
But it looks good though.
price?
Prices are in the links. You just got to convert from Euro if residing in the states :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by hollaback04
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
There are standoffs.
I tested the fit yesterday and the standoffs work perfectly :up:
For expert users standoffs are not necessary.
First blocks will be available in 7 days.
Are those plastic (or even delrin) standoffs with double sided tape?
I bet that saves a lot of cost for copper machining :)
I don't have a GTX285, but I just wanted to say that this is outstanding considering the things just came out not that long ago. I don't know if they had access to one of these cards before release (not everyone does), but even if they did, that's still very fast on design, and getting them machined.
Way to go EK! :up:
Very nice! And a big :up: from me for including standoffs!
Yet another sexy block from EK :)
I wish EK would make an all copper one.
I know water doesn't run through the aluminium and it cools sufficiently but it just screams cheap to me and I don't care for it. :2cents:
What alumin? :shrug:
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Originally Posted by dengyong
awesorue!!!! so beautiful
the mosfet cooling plate is a bolt on piece of aluminum, this is for ek so that they mill one block design and can make the GTX 260 and the 285 block at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsaroth
Assuming a straight conversion, these will be around 120 bucks. No clue what they will actually cost when the etailers get them.
I dunno, I'd rather have copper+aluminum and save $50.Quote:
Originally Posted by dengyong
I can't see any savings when you compare copper/aluminum EK blocks to other brands all copper. The all copper ones (xspc) are often lower priced.Quote:
Originally Posted by rocket733
I like Ek blocks and would buy one if not for the aluminum.
You mean the nickel coated copper?, lolQuote:
I like Ek blocks and would buy one if not for the aluminum.
ek doesnt make alumi blocks
I would have liked a full copper block like the GTX 280 and 4870x2 blocks but I'm sure it would have increased the costs.
The power regulation part is aluminum.
"High performance VGA water block for GeForce 285 GTX refference design series graphic cards. Base is made of nickel-plated electrolytic copper. Top is made of quality acrylic glass. The sealing is preformed by quality rubber washer. Block is mounted with enclosed M2,5 screws. Additional pšart for mosfet cooling is made of black anodizated aluminum."
I would like the option to pay a little extra for all copper.Quote:
Originally Posted by CCC
does the 285 require a backside cooler like the 260s and 280s? Will EK be making coolers for that too?
No backside cooling required.Quote:
Originally Posted by pwolfe
so there's no ram chips on the back side? or any heat generating components on the back? I just want to be clear.
Nope, no heat on the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by pwolfe