Swiftech unveils Apogee XT new flagship waterblock

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Originally Posted by CobraXP

Installing 2 of these tomorrow!!! Can't wait.

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keep us updated :)

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Originally Posted by ohms

Is this AMD Phenom 2 BE 965 compatible?

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Have not seen other replies, so....

Per the Swiftech site.....

"Hold-down plates for other processors, such as AMD's and server platforms will be released in the coming weeks and available in option."

So, any updates on actual performance update and/or reviews? Debating between a HK 3.0 or this.

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago :p:

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days. :)

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Originally Posted by Vapor

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago :p:

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days. :)

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Awesome vapor, can't wait to check it out.

I've noticed you can get a 775 mount for free if you buy one of these. Do I need to get in contact with the supplier or actually with swiftech to get this? As i have 775 at the moment, but will be upgrading to i7 when funds allow...

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Originally Posted by slamz

I've noticed you can get a 775 mount for free if you buy one of these. Do I need to get in contact with the supplier or actually with swiftech to get this? As i have 775 at the moment, but will be upgrading to i7 when funds allow...

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yes, contact michelle@swiftech.com. if you already have a swiftech block, you do not need anything. just re-use the existing back-plate, they are the same.

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Originally Posted by Vapor

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago :p:

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days. :)

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Eagerly waiting... :)

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Originally Posted by gabe

yes, contact michelle@swiftech.com. if you already have a swiftech block, you do not need anything. just re-use the existing back-plate, they are the same.

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ah ok, awesome, will do when I by the xt block :) do i need any proof of purchase? as I'd like to have the mountings when the block comes so i can use it.

Gabe is the 1156 Bracket just a Backplate? or do you get a new bracket to go on the block also ?

The 1156 will be just a backplate...the stock bracket can do 775, 1156, and 1366 (and advertises 771, but I thought that wasn't a square-hole design, so IDK about that).

Hey Gabe any time frame on when the AM3 backplate will be released?

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Originally Posted by slamz

ah ok, awesome, will do when I by the xt block :) do i need any proof of purchase? as I'd like to have the mountings when the block comes so i can use it.

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Yes you do:yepp:

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Originally Posted by EvilClocker

Gabe is the 1156 Bracket just a Backplate? or do you get a new bracket to go on the block also ?

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Just a back-plate

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Originally Posted by Vapor

The 1156 will be just a backplate...the stock bracket can do 775, 1156, and 1366 (and advertises 771, but I thought that wasn't a square-hole design, so IDK about that).

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I need to clear some confusion here :) In the Motherboard and CPU compatibility secton, we advertise: "The Apogee™ XT is shipped with a universal hold-down plate and retention mechanism compatible with all Intel® Core™ desktop (in bold also on the site) processors: socket 775, socket 1156, and socket 1366. ."

Socket 771 is not Desktop class, it's server class.

I think the confusion comes from the fact that in the Performance section we say "Mechanical design of the copper base plate is optimized for Intel® socket LGA 771, 775, 1156 and 1366"

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Originally Posted by ohms

Hey Gabe any time frame on when the AM3 backplate will be released?

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The AM2/AM3 bracket is in production.It will also include mounting holes for Xeon (771) server class platforms.

ETA is 4 weeks.

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Originally Posted by gabe

The AM2/AM3 bracket is in production.It will also include mounting holes for Xeon (771) server class platforms.

ETA is 4 weeks.

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ACK!

Gabe, any Updates on the Backplate for 1156 ?

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ? Currently running a Coolit System Boreas with (2) Freezone Elites in the loops.. Water Temp stay around 19-20C

I am Currently Using a EK Supreme Gold Block. and with vcore at 1.39 running 4ghz With HT on my I7 860 full load 62-64-59-65 Water Temps 19.6C Been running Prime95 for 8hrs and counting

hoping the XT Block will help

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Originally Posted by EvilClocker

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ? Currently running a Coolit System Boreas with (2) Freezone Elites in the loops.. Water Temp stay around 19-20C

I am Currently Using a EK Supreme Gold Block. and with vcore at 1.39 running 4ghz With HT on my I7 860 full load 62-64-59-65 Water Temps 19.6C Been running Prime95 for 8hrs and counting

hoping the XT Block will help

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XT should be better. Less restrictive (and according to Gabe less flow sensitive) and Swiftech's numbers plus Vapor's GTZ numbers make me think this will be a better performer too.

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Originally Posted by Vapor

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago :p:

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days. :)

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Can't wait to see the results

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Originally Posted by EvilClocker

Gabe, any Updates on the Backplate for 1156 ?

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Should hopefully be there end of week or early next.

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Originally Posted by EvilClocker

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ?

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Vapor should publish results today or tomorrow. Just read the article ;)

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Originally Posted by gabe

Vapor should publish results today or tomorrow. Just read the article ;)

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Wow, he's calling you out Vapor! :rofl: haha

I am hoping the Xt block is alot better then my EK Supreme Gold.. Because I got my water down to 18C last nite running Full Load Prime 95 and my cpu temps dont change much.. appears my block doesnt do a good job transfering heat

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Originally Posted by EvilClocker

I am hoping the Xt block is alot better then my EK Supreme Gold.. Because I got my water down to 18C last nite running Full Load Prime 95 and my cpu temps dont change much.. appears my block doesnt do a good job transfering heat

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I doubt the temps did not change. As the temp shold fall almost equally like water temp.

eddy, the temps are not changing very much as my water gets colder.. I think its because I am using 1/4 tubing like I said in my previous post. "cpu temps dont change much" I am using a Koolance pump that does 7 L/Min with 2.6m Head Preassure.. This is on a Core I7 860 4ghz with HT On 1.39 Vcore

Any idea on UK availability?

gabe, Will you guys sell the mounting bracket, screws, springs and backplates seperately as a mounting kit from the xt? It would be good for guys that lost it or want to mount their own waterblocks. I like the swiftech mounting.