9800GX2 Water Blocks...

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Originally Posted by Breezyjr

Well the nickel plated one is 139eur, which is "only" $200 USD. That's not bad really.... Wasn't the DD version going to run close to $300?
Of course I didn't add in shipping. But, personally I think the cost is VERY fair. Newegg would probably charge $300-$350 for the same blocks. Recently it seems like the egg has been "kind of" taking advantage of new, or limited stock items.

I'm going to hold off on mine, since I'll plan it for my next build.... unless of course something better comes along, GPU wise, that is.

One other question, do all of EK's blocks come with a Nickel plating option? I think a system for of Nickel plated EK blocks would look rather nice, and from what I've read, they also perform well.

later,
breezyjr

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Innovateks alu-crap block run you down 197 Euro, thats 315 USD or so without shipping for aluminiumblock and for that you still only get ugly 1/4" twistbarbfittings. it should be goldplated 1/2" highflow for that price.
Thats a pure ripoff even for us in Europe and i was fearing higher price than 135 Euro for the 9800Gx2 Acetal so i have no problem of ditching this block in 3-4 months when 9900GTX see the light of day just in time when my extended stepup expires and it is time for better single-GPU stuff and SLi the normal way on 790i.

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Originally Posted by Gen

OT: i usually hate any light coming from my pc (even taped up the mobo power on led) but the look of a cool blue led coming thru a plexi block is nice, great job Eddy.

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Why would you tape it up when you could just disconnect the wire?

One BIG question - WHEN? :)

Why don't you set up the EK website for taking pre-orders, Eddy? We could pre-pay and wait some time, as we do for example on amazon for the pre-order of some goods.

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Originally Posted by Kilyin

Why would you tape it up when you could just disconnect the wire?

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Usually the LED on motherboards are soldered on, so, unless u break it off, there's no way to "disconnect the wire"

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Originally Posted by gmcg

One BIG question - WHEN? :)

Why don't you set up the EK website for taking pre-orders, Eddy? We could pre-pay and wait some time, as we do for example on amazon for the pre-order of some goods.

In this case you will have a positive cash flow before actual shipments ... plus you will keep the re-seller's fee in EK's pocket.

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They are taking pre-orders, and the blocks is on the EK website ;)

Acetal
Nickel
Acryl

Yup, I saw that last night.... gonna order one, just cant decide between Acetal, which is what I normally have, or clear which might be quite nice for a change.

Only problems with charging for pre-orders, are some people don't like to be charged money before the product ships. I certainly don't (normally) like it, unless it is a company, or person I know well.

I wouldn't hesitate to pay for a pre-order from EK though!

later,
breezyjr

Rev2 of the EVGA, final version will be full copper, this is just a proto:

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8170/evgarev2oo4.png

Thanks, haven't visit it yesteday, I already made a purchase! WOOT!
BTW IMO it looks much better, especially with a blue LED underneath, than the eVGA version ;)

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Originally Posted by mcoffey

Man,

I was ready to get two last night when I saw the total and it jerked me up. I'll wait till they hit a US supplier and then order 2. I'm not that hard up for GFX WC. AS anyone can tell you around here, I'm not shy about dropping coin on gear, but it's gotta make sense to me first:)

andyc

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:shock2:

A crack addict refusing a dose regardless of the cost?.....what the heck is this world coming to? :ROTF:

Will the Evga version be sold separately? Any target price point on that? Looks like a nice backplate on it too, like the one from the Akimbo air cooler. I like the all copper design.

frugal addict ???

Is that a oxymoron ?

:p: :up:

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Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Will the Evga version be sold separately? Any target price point on that? Looks like a nice backplate on it too, like the one from the Akimbo air cooler. I like the all copper design.

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I like the all copper version too - nickel is just another layer in adddition to thermal pasta between the real heat transfer body and the chip, IMO.

The picture of Evga's prototype block is aluminum but he stated that the final version will be copper, that picture is just a prototype and is not nickel plated copper.

Either copper or nickel plated copper is fine with me, both look and perform great.

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Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Will the Evga version be sold separately? Any target price point on that? Looks like a nice backplate on it too, like the one from the Akimbo air cooler. I like the all copper design.

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Yes it will be sold separately as well.

$199-$249 price point.

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Originally Posted by gmcg

One BIG question - WHEN? :)

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Won't ship to resellers until sometime after the 21st...

Am I the only one who thinks that $780 for a video card and waterblock (for which you likely have to volt mod the card to see some real benefit) is a bit ridiculous? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Petra

Am I the only one who thinks that $780 for a video card and waterblock (for which you likely have to volt mod the card to see some real benefit) is a bit ridiculous? :rolleyes:

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Nope, your not alone petra!!! :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by Intern

They are taking pre-orders, and the blocks is on the EK website ;)

Acetal
Nickel
Acryl

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Guys plz give me advice wich is best??

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Originally Posted by smee

Nope, your not alone petra!!! :D :D :D

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Indeed, especially when it will be EOL in 2-3 months already :ROTF:

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Originally Posted by Xilikon

Indeed, especially when it will be EOL in 2-3 months already :ROTF:

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Thats why you pick up an EVga and trade it for a "free" 9900GTX within 4 month (when it is/if) out and enjoying the (single?) GPU-power that is on the same level and then pick up another 9900GTX for a nice boost when the wallet is filled up again.

Just get 2x 9800GTX and be done ;)

some temps using EK block, room temp ~25°C. no difference in temps because of parallel flow type.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/581/gx2tempsuy5.jpg

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Originally Posted by jAkUp

Yes it will be sold separately as well.

$199-$249 price point.

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wow thats expensive for a block..

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Originally Posted by Aldy402

wow thats expensive for a block..

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Remember, it's two blocks.