March 18th is around the corner. Any news? I'm in the market.
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March 18th is around the corner. Any news? I'm in the market.
I believe I already saw one, don't recall where but it was weird, and I expect so will the others since the gx2 has the cores facing each other with that weird fan hole
Im not too sure how the market will react to this one tbh as there was alot of money lost on 7950GX2 blocks :(
I dont think they will be made in large qty's if they are.
Yes, I am aware that the 7950GX2 was generally a failed strategy. Having said that, the next GTX is a mediocre step up from the current GTS 512, and the only measurable improvement comes in the GX2 product. Another question is how well four-way SLI really works because it really stinked the last time around. If four-way SLI ends up weaker than Tri-SLI, then the whole 9800GX2 product will fall on its face, esepcially when they are charging an exhorbitant amount for the GX2 product.
I think whichever company doesn't do something stupid like make it out of aluminum will sell a fair amount of them :P
The way the cores face each other I think is nice, the block will most likely just be a center insert and not take up more then the 2 slots that is needed for the card.
Yeah, and R600 blocks haven't a blast either :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Aqua-Pc's
I'm sure they will hit the market and from different manufactures too, but more care needs to be taken...
/Thomas
Nvidia is sending me a set of GX2s and a 790i board . . .I know Danger Den will have a block out tho not sure of the time frame. EK Eddy will surely have some news as well. I would stick with those two vendors . . .
From what I see, the cores is facing each other between 2 boards so the waterblock would have to be in the middle. Probably 2 copper sides with a acetal center sandwiched between the sides.
Fugly....
Somehow the look of aluminum gives me chill bumps :rofl:
I just can't take a block seriously unless it is made of copper.. or silver ;)
I really wouldn't even consider an aluminum waterblock. Is there going to be a copper version?
What do you expect? It's not like the 9800 x2 platform is easy to work with.Quote:
Originally Posted by aspire.comptech
Im sure there will be, from one of the more reputable block manufactures like EK.Quote:
Originally Posted by netburst
The cheep ones always seem to be the first to hit the market though, I wouldn't expect any of the good ones to be out the same week as the card.
just be ready for the price that much copper will cost and be heavy, maybe copper tubes or a jacket in a aluminum block
Naa probably 2 copper plates with an acetal center block like Xilikon said.Quote:
Originally Posted by bill_d
How about a nice acrylic middle . . .for those of us who panhandle for bling . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaskar
I don't know if that would work well. You would have a very thin piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
I'm purely speculating, but something tells me that Quad GX2s are still not as powerful as Tri GTXes.
I will test it out bro. Still have five GTXs, now four X2s, and soon two Gx2s ;) and a partridge in a pear treeQuote:
Originally Posted by IanY
When you say GTXs, you mean 9800 GTXs? I'm really interested in comparing these. TriSLI 9800GTX vs 9800GX2 SLI.... will you post some results? If possible, at very high res? 2560x1600 perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
omg stupid ass EVGA still didnt learn there lesson on ALU?
WTF is eVGA thinking? didnt they get there asses into enough trouble with the black peral + BFG 8800GTX.
Dude, someone in EVGA needs to get fired. This is just stupid. I was hoping they learned some lessons when the corrosion RMA hit on there black peral series when people mixed it with the BFG videocard.
Seriously i hope they end up losing a :banana::banana::banana::banana: load of money on this one so they can be smarter next time.
sorry im very pissed at this move again. We can see other suppliers moving to Copper only. WTF is EVGA thinkn.
Better post pics! Also 3dmark on both platforms would be very much apreciated! :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
Agreed. Why go for an aluminum waterblock on a top-end part? EVGA really should learn. Seems really stupid to me :shakes: :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
I would save my money for a custom spacerkit and SLI bridge and use some regular GPU blocks like we could with the 7950gx2
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/sidew...spacerkit2.jpg
I always thought this was ugly.Quote:
Originally Posted by ownage
Im sorry but im not a fan of stacking stuff like that. It looks incredibly bad when installed inside your computer. :yepp:
I'll wait for a DD IONE style solution. Very free flowing, and decient performer.
I'll wait for a slimmer full size version. but i also heard the Tri GTX also spanks Quad SLI. :shrug:
Beavis will find out for us. :yepp:
I think I will design something in google sketchup tonight and send it off to Jerm at Dangerden... That alluminum block has the right idea, but its fugly and well, alluminum haha.
Will post pics here to get ideas from you guys.
Here some more pics with innovatek block :) LINK
Still waiting on mine but JaKup says his quad SLI beats TRI-SLI at least in Crysis:Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=110056
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Crysis
1920x1200 Very High Settings
4xAA/16xAF (forced in control panel)
8800 Ultra 3-Way SLI= 20.65FPS
LOL . . .dude they are already on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by dexaroni
i think i'll pass on the gx2 and wait for 2 gtx's, the water block on the gx2 is BUTT UGLY
DarthBeavis,
Err... so I guess a six-way is not a possibility? lol :rofl:
Thanks for the pictures. I already knew that the 790i is a great platform.
Its still a huge pity that four GTXes will not work. That was my hope for the SkullTrail platform all along.
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Originally Posted by mcoffey
Wow.. its pretty fast on the ordering there, dude :rofl:
Which memory did you buy? DDR3 2400 or higher?
Congratulations :up:
now have dual X2s . . .gotta rework the cpu loop, manifold idea did not work wellQuote:
Originally Posted by IanY
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2...0321uo5.th.jpghttp://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2...0324nx0.th.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4...0325xo7.th.jpghttp://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4...0326cn9.th.jpghttp://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8...0327fq2.th.jpg
I hate the look of the 9800GX2 watercooled, those big holes in the boards dont look attracting. Plus, aluminum blocks???
No release from Danger Den, or etc yet?
They may have something that will be available to everyone else, but I have something I want custom done :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
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Originally Posted by mcoffey
That Gskill sure is good stuff :up:
LOL andy keep us updated on that rig.
I still have a 780i in box. Only was opened by to inspect it. Might do stepup if they allow.
But im definitely interested in what you can do with it.
quick question if you dont mind, the GX2 is a dual slot on air, yes? would it still be dual slot with a water cooling solution? i need single slot for my future plans
cheers
The 9800GX2 cannot possibly be made single slot. There are two PCBs with the GPUs and other components facing each other.
Not a chance in hell to make this card single slot unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost326267
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Originally Posted by Linus@ncix
Well thats out the window then, thanx for the quick reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xilikon
Making the GX2 single slot is like me fitting into size 30 pants . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Linus@ncix
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/4...48ff6b4wq2.jpg
cute
Just stepped up to 2 x 9800 GX2s - will wait for the adventurous to sort out water cooling blocks and survive on air for a while ... (altho it breaks my heart to give up my pretty nickel-plated EK 8800 GTX blocks :( )
I thought there were forum rules against posting P0RN! :rofl: :ROTF: :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
You guys are really sure that four-way GX2 will be faster than three-way GTX huh? Maybe an EVGA can be stepped up, so its not so much of a risk..
it is only pRon if you find it titilating . . .:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by virtualrain
agreed, which tells us something of his sexual preferences..:down: Wish the 9800 came 2 weeks sooner!Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
No worries guys, we will make the block as soon as I get one gard in my hands.
Nvidia works very stupid... no chance to get a card before release...
grrrrrrrr....
Is there a Full Cover block from Copper for this monster ??
Danger Den and EK will make them. Just be patient (it got released just yesterday !! ;))Quote:
Originally Posted by lior307
I also realized it's probably the only card which make using a full cover block mandatory. I cannot imagine fitting 2 MCW60 and Enzotech ramsinks due to the way they are built unless you use a extension kit to widen the gap.
Darthbevis, where can a guy get benching station like the one in your pictures?
DD Torture Rack ?
I'm looking for a nice benching station that can be left set up and not have my kids destroy something when I'm not looking. There was one in the watercooled case gallery, that had dual 120.3's running vertically on the sides that was nice, I'll see if I can locate the post number for reference.
Here it is: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=7473
Oops, I see it clearly states what he is using. I would assume that it has been modified.
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Originally Posted by GunslingerOCS
Mine is a custom job by DD but they sell these which are better benching stations:
http://www.dangerden.com/store/produ...0&cat=1&page=1
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/7...7d00d80pe5.jpg
they can special make a top and front for you as well if you call
I know, I just stepped up my 8800 Ultra for one, can't go wrong for $26 shippped... Now I have to sell my Ultra KO and my two EK nickel blocks so I can get my second GX2. With my extra parts I have I can almost make a second system, sad thing is everything is less than six months old. I upgrade way too much...Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
;)
I own a DD waterblox plus.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
Very nice case for the size/price. Good for a small bench, but you'd have trouble fitting enough rad space for your rig in it :p:
Ok, well I just snapped and ordered 2 of these cards... Need to get water in their general direction ASAP!
Eddy, where for art thou???
I am sure they can do custom for a priceQuote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2...0321uo5.th.jpg
I'll hold you to this statement. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Be careful . . .word on the street is Eddy has a legion of ninja midgets at his disposal . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by safan80
lol and i send you a thank you PM for telling me which is better, and saving me either 500x2 or 300x3 :TQuote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
I'd say no dice on the spacer kit idea unless that ribbon cable connecting the two cards is not only removable but replaceable with a longer version. There seems to be zero slack in the one that comes with the card. Actually it does look removable. So maybe there's a chance. I think the spacer method would have to be the cheapest and maybe the best solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by ownag
I seems to me it would be something of a challenge to get a waterblock to make good contact with the cores on the inside of the sandwich. What about the RAM chips etc....?
I just installed 2 EK X2 blocks in the past two days and they touch everything that needs to be touched.
But for some reason, sliding the cooling into the middle of the sandwich doesn't inspire too much confidence.
Does anyone have pics of the GX2 naked yet?
9800 GX2 nekid + dissasembly vid
http://www.custompc.co.uk/news/60225...-9800-gx2.html
Also as you can see from the pics, you cannot widen the gap between the cards to fit two standard blocks unless you can find a longer version of the ribbon cable they use
hurry Eddie hurry... these cards are HOT!!! lol
Thanks!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by conzymaher
Just got mine, and yes they are hot! And very noisy too... lol... really need to get it on water fast ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sonofander
how bout an update Eddie?
No worryes everything under contol.
ETA 10 days.
Eddy
perfect, ive really been looking forward to this! :D will there be any possibility for an acrylic version eddy?
looks good eddy! thanks for the update
with LED holes.. i think that would look pretty coolQuote:
Originally Posted by andymg350
If I had one of thoses, I would put 2 regular waterblocks facing each other (if that could fit :D), ramsinks on the mems, vrms etc and some silent fans cooling it.
Thats worth of a sig for life. Nice one dude, got one showing the internal flow of thing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Looks great,exactly as I imagined ;)
These thing would weight a ton with the cards itself...right.
I used to have a GTX with FC block installed on vertical MB, it blends to one side.
Eddy, for your own sanity, in the future, do not give these crack addicts an ETA.....PLEASE! :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Almost as bad as someone driving by a crack alley and spraying a fine mist in the air with crack in it lol. :rofl:
But its SO much fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by phelan1777
Can't wait to see the finished product here Eddy! Hopefully either you or DD will come out with a block using an accrylic spacer.... that would be HOT.
Eddy, that block is beautiful... Good job!!!
one question though - can I have it in 9 days??? :D
Is there a line to get it? Who is the last one, please -I will be after him!
nice work eddie
Looks nice! Any idea what's the price going to be?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
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Originally Posted by gmcg
... or her !!!! :up:
Put me down for two!!
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Originally Posted by Eddy_EK