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Pictures of Aqua Computer's 9800GX2 block:
http://www.aqua-computer-systeme.de/...oducts_id=1906
It's kind of disappointing, I was hoping for more. At least it's copper with 1/4" connections, but I don't like how the blocks are connected and it looks like a lot more flow restriction. I think the Ek block looks way more massive and efficient. I think I'll go with Ek.
Looks like the EK have bigger water tunnel.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueAqua
But the AQ only weight 700g, what's the weight of the EK design???
It the EK weight much more, i have to get a MM Horizon.
1.09 kgQuote:
Originally Posted by QuadSLI
kako si Eddy ?
That is beautiful , as is all of your work .
Do we have any idea of price yet ? I will be buying a gx2 and want to volt mod it and water cool it .
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Excellent news Eddy! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Good thing those hands that were all over it weren't from around here...otherwise, you wouldn't have had the block long enough to take any pics of it. :rofl:
For everyone asking about the price, expect it to be about a little less than 2 8800GTX coolers (roughly the same as the DD listed back a page or so), I'm guessing maybe...120€-125€ (~$188-$195 US).
Živjo, odlično sem ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by aussie-revhead
Have to calculate the pricing, also cant say prices here in forums. It will be a bit more than 3870X2 bock.
how do u guys come to the conclusion that the innovatek block is made from alu only???
sure... the biggest part is 100% aluminium just to reduce the weight of the block. but the the part that is cooling the gpu (which is the only important thing to really watercool) is made from 100%copper. the alu look of the gpu part comes from a thin layer that protects the copper from oxidation. oxidation will reduce the performance of a copper block much more than this microscopic thin layer.
u guys should read the product information on innovateks site instead of just looking at a picture and say "bahhh.. alu"
...and just to add to what mcoffey said, I've seen a pic of what happens to Innovatek's plating and it ain't pretty. Mix that with the aluminum touching the copper and things get even fuglier. Oxidation does not hurt coppers thermal transfer at all, it just looks fugly.
ur afraid of corrosion of the aluminium? or of the two metals reacting with each other? i´m just curious what the major problem is. nobody is running his wc with ordinary water... there are additives which prevent corrosion.
@mcoffey 120.3 with high flow fans might do it. id figure its about 4 8800Ultras for heat load, so you might be pushing it. HEY THERMOCHILL, HERE WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO INTRODUCE A 120.4!!! srry, just thought maybe Marci would hear it :p.
@MadDias the copper and aluminum corrode when in a loop together. yes there are anticorrosive fluids but they dont work all the time and things still corrode. many people here have experienced it first hand. Also a lot of people are running straight distiled water (plaining water) with a bit of Biocide to keep stuff from growing. with the Anti Corrosive fluids things tend to gunk up and reduce the flow in the loop and reduce the thermal transfer between the block and the water.
The thing is, a lot of ppl would like to put it together and forget about it for a while. You can't do that with mixed metal loops, they need much more attention and care to keep them problem free. I'm currently posting this on such a loop and even with Innovatek Protect I'm still a good bit nervous.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadDias
maybe 2 loops with a 120.2 for each GPU?? idk. ive seen people run 2 ultras on a 120.3 b4. these 9800gx2's seem like they put out even more heat.
:devil:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadDias
:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Sarcasm...just another reason to buy from EK! :up:
Pedal, this miss conception that the GPU's need to be super cool to get greater overclocking is a myth. Unless you can dip into sub ambient cooling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedalmonkey
Air will achieve the highest rated overclock on GPUs unless you volt mod.
So using this logic, it makes no sense to keep your gpu's super cool as long as its quieter and better then air. :shrug:
Anyhow Andy, as long as your gpu's are kept cooler then air, id say you shouldnt put too much effort in them. I dont think you vmod your cards.
NaeKuh, Andy said he was going to Vmod those cards, but idk. i would agree that a 120.3 would handle those fine, but if he is Vmoding i would be more careful than hasty.
LOL i missed that comment on the overvolt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedalmonkey
Andy your screwed. 4 videocards and your asking for it expecially vmoded. Andy drop another radiator, and split your cards up on individual loops.
An MCR220 should be enough for 1 card. Have two of them and it should hold you out unless those cards can push more wattage then a solo 8800Ultra.
Amazing job on the GX2 block EK :up: . Definitely interested in picking one up as soon as my CC relaxes from my recent upgrades :D
The Acrylic looks damn clean and nice.. can't wait to go EK Supreme + gx2 block + pa120.3 :clap:
One thing I've been thinking about with these 9800GX2 blocks. Are you going to be able to keep the plastic housing around it still intact or how are those connected on there? I'm sure you'll have to have the top portion off but I'm unfamiliar with how those are constructed. It could be super clean if that stays on and only a small opening in the top between the cards for the waterblock connections. Anyone have any insight on this? Maybe mcoffey could comment on how he thinks it would work since he's got the cards.
The housing will get in the way and its made of metal btw.
How would 2 9800GX2's put out the same heat as 4 8800Ultras? The GX2 uses a different core that is cooler, and both cards are clocked between a G92GT and G92GTS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedalmonkey