That would be cool. :up: From their test it would appear it's perhaps less restrictive than a storm, which would make it maybe about as restrictive as a Fuzion with a quad nozzle or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by jarogniew
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That would be cool. :up: From their test it would appear it's perhaps less restrictive than a storm, which would make it maybe about as restrictive as a Fuzion with a quad nozzle or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by jarogniew
I really hope this block fits on the Striker. How do you know its too big?Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
That would suck "big time" if doesn't.
Some insight on this matter. At the time when Supreme was introduced, there was not a single X38 board in our contry Slovenia. And I don't talk about that none of our friedns bought it, none of the distributors, resellers, shop had it, or even seen it and I'll bet you that if I called to every shop, for 95% of them this would be the first time to hear about X38.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
Same thing about Blitz series. Two months ago I called the largest distributor for Asus and he asked me if I am sure that Blitz Extreme is Asus product and then what is it's official name.
At this moment, I know of only one X38 board beeing sold until now, I am almost 100% sure that there is no Blitz board in our country, that none of distributors (including resellers) at this moment has any nforce 680 board on stock and I would be shocked if more than 5 nf680 boards like Striker Extreme or Abit IN9 were sold. Buying a DFI board is impossible.
We mostly have Abit IP35 and Asus P5K boards, and block fits on all of them. I also had Abit IN9 and there was no problem.
Andy, can't you mount it horizontal?
It's better that way it seems, which makes sense as the mid plate jet lines follow the lengths of the dies.
take a pair of metal cutting scissors and clip off a 1/4 inch of the mosfet fins that are in your way and move on.
this is a very new product and it takes time to test EVERY board out there. and for them to make a universal mounting plate with screw holes so close to the outside edge, they need to make sure it has enough material around the hole so it dosn't loose its structural strength
@mcoffey Thanks for the pics! I have the EK mosfet coolers on my Striker and don't think the block will fit. :mad: You gotta wonder how that happen.
Hopefully we will see a new mounting plate soon...real soon!
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Originally Posted by mcoffey
Mainstream where, if I wanted to buy ASUS Maximus in Slovenia yesterday, I am quite sure that I wouldn't get it this year.
And yes, I agree, those compatiblity problems should not have happend and it will be fixed ASAP. When block was designed we wanted it to be the best performer, most universal as possible, even Xeon socket compatible and as low cost to buy as possible.
And the way those mothebroad heatsink design go, there will always be a problem with every cooling solution there is.
Andy,
You're right that EK said it would be best that way, but a few users have found other wise. They're not exact tests like nikhsubs1, but I guess it's a guide.
I believe it's best Horizontal because the surface area of the jets are more direct over the dies than Vertically. First time using Paint.Net so forgive me for the poor quality, but how I depict things:
http://www.meknet.co.uk/EKMount.jpg
DTEK didnt make two different mounting plates for the fun of it, I guess this is where experience kicks in.
Chalk it down to inexperience and get it fixed
Well if it doesn't fit my Striker Extreme without having to mod the plate then forget it. No matter how easy it is to mod it.
If an enthusiast level cooling product does not fit the enthusiast level hardware its destined to be used with, then why bother releasing it in the first place...:rolleyes:
EK should have enlisted testers world-wide who can ensure the products work before going public, it cost a lot less to send out gear for testing to a select few than it cost to have your reputation tarnished.
Dammit Eddie your work is top notch and I believe you should keep it this way.
Sometimes in business you have to eat your profits, just to make things right; send the replacement plates out no charge. You have to keep your customer base satisfied for the sake of your brand reputation.* My2 cents*
Thanks andy for pointing out the issues on the Striker.
I could file the excess, but I'd rather wait for Eddy to sort out a proper LGA775 mounting before buying the block.
Alltough I completely agree with everybody who sais it should not have happenend in the first place, its REALLY easy to mod.
Cmon guys, it's XS :P
I just dremeled the plate of until the AM2 mounting holes.
When the new bracket will come out I will toss this one.
Its stil about 20$ cheaper than a fuzion in europe. ;)
Hi!
We already making the 775 plates.
They are on the way to polishing and chroming.
Unfortunately that is done by another company.
We will ask them to make it as soon as possible so we can serve them to you.
Bet regards, Eddy
Ah, looking good Eddy.
Is that our X-mas present? ;)
No, they'll be 4,50 euros :(
Nothing is free these days :p:
mm thats one way to turn a hot block ugly :(
Like I've said before, Nice racket he has going there. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Garrett
Well, I have not purchased an EK waterblock, but if I did and it didnt fit, and I had to pay extra for another mounting plate, Id be very irate, even for 4.5 euros (however much that is :P).Quote:
Originally Posted by Garrett
Irate to the point where I would not purchase from said company ever again. Wouldnt matter if the company was charging me their costs (ie no profit for them) on the new plate or not.
Yes, it is a difficult task I am sure to make certain that a particular waterblock matches all expected mobos. Im not denying it. But when other companies successfully do the same, any competitors are expected to keep pace with the pack.
What if you purchased a TV mounting bracket, and the companies backplate did not fit your STANDARD tv mounting? Would you expect the company to send you a new backplate WITH APOLOGIES, or send you a new backplate with a BILL?