6870/6850 FC WB's coming soon!

Danger Den
Talked to Jeremy over at DD on 11/2 and he expects the 6870/6850 blocks to be available in 2-3 weeks. We're looking at November 15th or later.

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EK Nickel € 74.95
EK Acetal + Nickel € 79.94

Review of the EK blocks can be found HERE

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VID-AR687 (Radeon HD 6870) $109.99
VID-AR685 (Radeon HD 6850) $109.99 ETA Nov 29th

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Aqua Computer
6870 84,89 EUR
6850 79,90 EUR

Thanks for the info Utnorris
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Swiftech - No info yet.

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XSPC - No info yet.

No good without pricing and pics.

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Originally Posted by Utnorris

No good without pricing and pics.

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I'll update this thread as soon as the manufacturer releases more info :up:

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Originally Posted by ScottyPimpin

I'll update this thread as soon as the manufacturer releases more info :up:

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I know your excited, but could of waited till you had more info. ;)

Thanks for heads-up though.

There is already a topic;

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=261139&page=3

updated OP with release dates, still waiting on pricing info.

See, that's a useful post right there. Thank you. Very interested in the AC, EK and the Koolance (assuming they do one). but mailny the EK because I have the bridge for it already. Of course if it's a $100 per block, I will pass on it this round and wait for cheaper blocks or just do GPU only.

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Originally Posted by Utnorris

See, that's a useful post right there. Thank you. Very interested in the AC, EK and the Koolance (assuming they do one). but mailny the EK because I have the bridge for it already. Of course if it's a $100 per block, I will pass on it this round and wait for cheaper blocks or just do GPU only.

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Thanks Utnorris, I just updated it with an ek review and added some other manufacturers that will most likely be making the FC blocks.

If anyone gets word of any info I don't have posted please shoot me a PM with the link and i'll add the info to the OP.

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Originally Posted by ScottyPimpin

Aqua Tuning has 2 blocks coming, rumored to release early November.
Short block for both the 6870/6850
Long block for just the 6870

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Aqua Computer! NOT Aquatuning...

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Originally Posted by Shoggy

Aqua Computer! NOT Aquatuning...

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Woops!! Sorry, fixed.

While I have you hear Shoggy, any chance you could confirm an eta?

Should be ready for sale within the next week.

Any idea on price Shoggy?

Also, just an FYI, after doing a preliminary fit, I am not sure that the Koolance GPU 220 will sit flat on the IHS since there is a outer square ledge that goes around the GPU and it looks like it will impede good contact. Should know more tomorrow night when I do a formal fit and test on it.

Ok, so just a quick update on using the Koolance GPU-220 block. It does work, however there are a few "Gotcha's" that you have to know about before using it.

1 - You need to use a spacer on the block side since the screws that go into the post are too long. Not a big deal, but they do not come with them. Use approximately a 1/16" size spacer and that should do it.

2 - If you are not going to use the factory heat sink for the memory and VRM's you will need a very thin heat sink for the VRM's since they are in between some caps and chokes.

3 - You will need to use 45 degree fittings to move the fitting away from the OEM heat sink, otherwise the fitting will hit the OEM heat sink and will not let the block sit flat.

I am still testing this setup, so I do not have temps yet or how effective the OEM heat sink is without the shroud. Hopefully I will have it running tonight and will post some results.

Ok, so I got a chance to play some games with the GPU-220 installed. First, the OEM heat sink does great keeping the memory and VRM's cool, although I was not overclocking or overvolting either. As far as my GPU temps go, I never went above 55c on my first card and 44c on the second card. This loop also has the two GPU's, NB/SB, VRM's and the NF200 chips on my Classified 759 being cooled with just a triple rad. So overall not too bad. Still want a FC block depending on the price though.

New update!

Koolance blocks are now available and damn do they look sexy!
Added links and prices for the EK blocks along with the aquacomputer blocks as well.