Popped the top on a GTX 280 today. Took a few quick snapshots for anybody interested. Yes, the card still does work.
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Popped the top on a GTX 280 today. Took a few quick snapshots for anybody interested. Yes, the card still does work.
cool, big die. no wonder the thing gets hot, the surface area is larger then a whole country
Looks a little dodgy on the lower-right core of the chip pcb :shrug:
Haha yea. It bent and scratched the pcb a little but the card still works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by k|ngp|n
that die is HUGE:D
That... is a huge die. I knew they were big, but I didn't think they were that big.
:D:D:D A real hatchet job eh? I've done a few in my time. Good thing it still works.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cpt.Planet
Yea knocked a smd resistor off the pcb as well but will resolder on. I had done it on one card previously and really hacked up the PCB. Its hard because there is no razor thin enough. I broke about 4 trying to take the first one off and only one this time.
Now how mount that GTX 280 to that tek 9 you gave me. Hey send thumb nuts for the pots next time :p:
Sounds like you got a hatchet job on those units :D My bad, I'll thow some in an env. for ya..Quote:
Originally Posted by Cpt.Planet
Haha already ordered some from McMaster. Needed them last weekend and this weekend. I had it mounted up with a bunch of clamps.
yeah man, i am starting to wonder about your units...perhaps you need an quality control employee, i could deal with the commute :DQuote:
Originally Posted by k|ngp|n
BTW Vince, i got my 790i FTWD at 615FSB and will be putting those Tek9 4.0 Slims to good use again very soon ;)
gotta love those naked die shots, that thing is just beautiful, hatchet job or not :up:
Nice job Jake....you going to do the same at Overdrive?
Yah I need someone over here to watch over ME. I'm a :banana::banana::banana::banana:-up 100% :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3oh6
You sick SOB :clap:.. you gonna sweat my 01 now?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by 3oh6
hahaha, not quite. hell, i don't even know if my E8600 will run 6.15GHz on this board. it is a real dog to be honest. Peter hooked me up with a vCORE mod though so i will kill it trying if i have to. i am shooting for 126K so you should be plenty safe...don't quite have the fire power of a pair of GTX 280s.Quote:
Originally Posted by k|ngp|n
So, this definitely won't work with the stock cooler right?
wow! thats frickin insane! did this to me E8500 and thenh lapped the die to! (still works)
no it will not work.Quote:
Originally Posted by fragmasterMax
awesome work
i can see the die is calling on a tek unit
keep poping it
Massif die!!
cpt!
You're persistent man....I even used a dremel on it in frustration the last time i tried :D
Damn, this core is so big :D Any improvements in temps/clocks?
You sir, have huge balls !!!
Hah! Looks like you made the news with your "55nm GTX 290."Quote:
Originally Posted by XFreeRollerX
I know lol, when whe3ls on overclock.net pointed that out I was laughing so hard... I wish I could sign up on that forum that posted it as news of a 200b chip and show them this thread to stamp fail on their face.
:rofl:
Got a question...
Why would one want to do this? Wouldn't it be better to leave the IHS so that you can tighten down blocks or pots or evaps tighter and get more pressure?
The IHS is there to prevent damage to the core, distribut the heat, and allow a better tighter interface.
Is my thinking wrong on this?
Sometimes the IHS makes crap contact with the core. Cutting down on the number of thermal barriers between your heatsource and your cooling will also let you control temperatures better. Direct core cooling is ideal but I agree, keeping an IHS on keeps us from crushing cores. I know I use some insane clamping pressure and have in the past crushed cores.
Thanks. I appreciate the response. I was a little worried about the way I worded my reply. I didn't want the OP to think I was questioning his methods as it's obvious he has alot of experience with this stuff. I was just curious as to why.
Would it be beneficial to clean the IHS, lap it and reseat it with some good nonconductive TIM? The glue or that grey goo stuff would have to be carefully removed and replaced.
I'm curious about this, because I'm learning watercooling and will be doing my first build and would like to get the most out of stuff, but want to be careful not to risk anything (or not take risk of crushing something), and thought if I could reseat the IHS carefully I might gain a better Interface while still protecting the core.
I am kinda paranoid because these are very expensive cards. I also am new to watercooling so would need to be a little more careful as I don't have experience with the feel of pressure and how much force to use yet. hehe :)
is the die really flat?
For all of you that are saying its a 290 or a 55nm 280 it is not. It's just a GTX 280.
If you're worried about crushing a core, don't even remove the IHS. There is a much higher chance of ripping the core right off the card while removing the IHS than crushing the core without having the IHS on there.Quote:
Originally Posted by T_Flight
To put it bluntly, the people with the know how to remove an IHS do it for the temps; they know how easy it is to break a core.
Beautiful die.
Great job.
http://en.hardspell.com/doc/showcont.asp?news_id=4413
... and another one ^^
i dont i was just letting you know you,Quote:
Originally Posted by Cpt.Planet
what are the dimensions of the IHS please? Thank u! :)
I love that TEC Idea, its like it was made for a TEC!
Any idea if the DTek GFX 2 would still fit, with or without the uni-sink?
agreed... I'd like to know that too... it seems like it was held by cheap thermal paste... adhesive thermal paste??? anyway if you can please let me know i'm thinking of lapping my IHS on my GPU and im hella scared I'm thinking if i'm gonna do it i might as well fo it right and pull the IHS off, lap it and put real good stuff on... and i never understood how come the stockcooler doesn't work anymore?Quote:
Originally Posted by bartx
It's not working anymore only if you leave the IHS off because if you do, the standoffs and other chips are keeping the cooler from reaching the die. I imagine the difference between IHS and no IHS could be 1-2mm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whokidmo
I was nervous when I popped my 8800GTS but there was space enough for razor blades.
I haven't even thought about popping my 9800GX2, though I have a EK block on it so it wouldn't be wise.
Good show Cpt_ now going to do that with the next card that comes out? :D
Popping the IHS as stated is a two sided blade but if your not doing any extreme mounting like pots or anything else then shouldn't have to worry say if your mounting an MCW60 or similar. Still need to be gentle but just knowing that the core is bare (save tim) on the block can be comforting when your looking @ your temps.
Planet, what kind of temperature drop did you see?