Just saw that EK has launched their full cover block for Nvidia GTX 285. Already ordered mine...
Acetal
SLI
Acetal+nickel
Nickel
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Acetal.jpg
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Nickel.jpg
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Just saw that EK has launched their full cover block for Nvidia GTX 285. Already ordered mine...
Acetal
SLI
Acetal+nickel
Nickel
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Acetal.jpg
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...GTX_Nickel.jpg
Very interesting design.
Is there standoffs? =D
No Standoff = no custom from me.
But it looks good though.
price?
Prices are in the links. You just got to convert from Euro if residing in the states :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by hollaback04
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
There are standoffs.
I tested the fit yesterday and the standoffs work perfectly :up:
For expert users standoffs are not necessary.
First blocks will be available in 7 days.
Are those plastic (or even delrin) standoffs with double sided tape?
I bet that saves a lot of cost for copper machining :)
I don't have a GTX285, but I just wanted to say that this is outstanding considering the things just came out not that long ago. I don't know if they had access to one of these cards before release (not everyone does), but even if they did, that's still very fast on design, and getting them machined.
Way to go EK! :up:
Very nice! And a big :up: from me for including standoffs!
Yet another sexy block from EK :)
I wish EK would make an all copper one.
I know water doesn't run through the aluminium and it cools sufficiently but it just screams cheap to me and I don't care for it. :2cents:
What alumin? :shrug:
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Originally Posted by dengyong
awesorue!!!! so beautiful
the mosfet cooling plate is a bolt on piece of aluminum, this is for ek so that they mill one block design and can make the GTX 260 and the 285 block at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsaroth
Assuming a straight conversion, these will be around 120 bucks. No clue what they will actually cost when the etailers get them.
I dunno, I'd rather have copper+aluminum and save $50.Quote:
Originally Posted by dengyong
I can't see any savings when you compare copper/aluminum EK blocks to other brands all copper. The all copper ones (xspc) are often lower priced.Quote:
Originally Posted by rocket733
I like Ek blocks and would buy one if not for the aluminum.
You mean the nickel coated copper?, lolQuote:
I like Ek blocks and would buy one if not for the aluminum.
ek doesnt make alumi blocks
I would have liked a full copper block like the GTX 280 and 4870x2 blocks but I'm sure it would have increased the costs.
The power regulation part is aluminum.
"High performance VGA water block for GeForce 285 GTX refference design series graphic cards. Base is made of nickel-plated electrolytic copper. Top is made of quality acrylic glass. The sealing is preformed by quality rubber washer. Block is mounted with enclosed M2,5 screws. Additional pšart for mosfet cooling is made of black anodizated aluminum."
I would like the option to pay a little extra for all copper.Quote:
Originally Posted by CCC
does the 285 require a backside cooler like the 260s and 280s? Will EK be making coolers for that too?
No backside cooling required.Quote:
Originally Posted by pwolfe
so there's no ram chips on the back side? or any heat generating components on the back? I just want to be clear.
Nope, no heat on the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by pwolfe
Doesn't splitting the flow like that hamper the effectiveness of the block? I would think that flow eddies, or very little flow at all happens in that little extra area on the left side of the block. Once that little turn area fills with water, hydrostatic pressure will force the flow through the shortest route, leaving that area stagnant.
Just curious.
-M
well spotted... it looks open enough that water would still circulateQuote:
Originally Posted by GreyMouser
The screw heads look like they are countersunk so they are flush with the top... does this mean this block is single slot?
Hi!
Blocks are single slot.
The channels are designed the small chip gets totally enought water, ad it does not heat that much.
Single-slot enough for me to run tri-SLI and a sound card between them, Eddy?
Someone needs to PS this flow diagram over a picture of the actual block. I would so wallpaper that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Though, companies like EVGA are making backplate's for it AFAIK same like for the GTX 295 ;>Quote:
Originally Posted by dengyong
Oooooh that CFD picture is so engineering pr0n :D
Love to see those little glimpses of the thought that goes in to designing WC stuff.
/salute
It should be single-slot yes, because with Eddie's newer blocks the screws don't stick out above the delrin or plexiglass anymore :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
So you should be fine :clap:
I hope so. I'd hate to buy a pair or three of them only to find out they don't work ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Garrett
The Tieton and the Koolance are definitely single-slot, as are the Aquacomputer ones.
But if these are true single-slot blocks, then I can add another option to my decision :D
You could also PM Eddie here :)
I'm 99% sure they are though :)
it doesnt need to be a true single slot block because the card itself is a dual pci slot card.
The oversized pci holder will destory the point in it being a single slot block. If you do change the pci holder to a single slot holder, then i can see the need for a single slot block.
But now a days motherboard companies arent being too stupid and putting pci-e's next to each other.
Ya, but on a board like the evga x58 you need a single slot block to use the pci-e 1x for a soundcard. It doesnt have a slot above the first pci-e 16x.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
that makes no sense when the PCI holder will be taken up.Quote:
Originally Posted by veedubfreak
Unless you change the stock pci-e holder, thats a different story.
But the card itself uses 2 PCI holders.
Awesome solution for the standoffs - that should make life much easier!
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Originally Posted by NaeKuh
It does need to be a true single-slot block for my application, which is why I was asking, but thanks for trying to help :). Changing the pci bracket to single-slot is a pretty basic operation.
tri-SLI + sound card = need for true single-slot card.
I have two of these ready to be installed which should allow me to use all of the slots on my board even with tri-SLI:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...Bracket_01.jpg
That reminds me. I need to order a couple of those when i order blocks.
Slightly OT but do the other full-cover blocks come with these ? Specifically the 9800GX2 blocks ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
I was wondering, is there a block that would be similar design to the gtx295 and 9800gx2 where I can just sandwich two gtx 285 to one block?
No, the 285 isn't built for that. You will always need separate blocks for the 285s.Quote:
Originally Posted by MNX1024
Where? TELL ME NOW!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by zlojack
Just a quick question that don't really pertain to the original topic since I don't want to just start a new thread that would end it's life in 2 or 3 post.
I'm planning to sli 2 GTX 285 with 2 EK block of course. I was wondering, is it enough if I were to have a feser 360 cooling it with a i7 920 at 4.0ghz using a mcp655 pump?
Also, zlojack, where did you get the bracket?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21440Quote:
Originally Posted by warriorpoet
Says for 8800, but dont see why it wouldnt fit GTX series. :up:
will this fit the 55nm gtx 260 cards with a different VRM sink?
I'm guessing it will, but it may depend on how high you need to set your Vcore and other voltages to get to 4GHz. The 285s also seem to run cooler than the older models. I'm not saying it will be optimal, but it's worth a shot. You may need higher RPM fans on the radiator, and you'll also want to have good airflow in your case.Quote:
Originally Posted by MNX1024
Pretty sure the answer to that is "No," if you're talking about the EK GTX 285 Full Cover water block.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiggy McShades
Any1 recieved theirs yet?
I dropped EK a mail about this on thursday last week the reply I got below :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
2009/2/6 EK Support <support@ekwaterblocks.com>
Hello,
Its same block as it is for 285GTX. We are just about to change aluminum
pieces which is different.
They ll be out in max. 2 weeks.
Lep pozdrav/Best regards/Cordialement/Mit freundlichen Grüßen/
Nope, but I am pretty shure my queue-number is low... Unfortunatly I have ordered the acetal-nickel block which will delay it an extra day or two according to our dear Eddy...
Ordered mine Saturday from Performance PCs -- so hopefully they have received their shipment from EK, or will shortly. (They are now listed as sold out at PPCs, but Frozen CPU is supposed to get some also).
Shazza, when you get the block I'd love to see how it goes for you. I want to be sure I can fit three of these and still have enough room for my sound card before I buy.
My block has arrived to my local post office. Hopefully I am able to pick it up before they close!
EK shipped mine on friday, just received the order status update mail. :cheer:
Received it yesterday, had to do a quick install so have not made any pics. Block looks amazing, 720g pure :banana::banana::banana::banana: in your hands... :D
Install was a breeze, manual is a 2 sided a4 with very clear instructions. Great tip for keeping the spacers in place with some goop Eddy! :ROTF:
Was expecting to find some goop in the box though but there wasn't any. Used supplied pads on the electical parts, AS5 on the GPU and Shin Etsu G751 on the mem chips.
Block stressed @ 720MHz never passed 58 degrees C with Furmark. Have not stressed mem over 2646Mhz yet, will do that in a few days when all goop has settled.
EK block = Quality product!
Hi!
The 285 are finally available so delivery time when ordered is quick.
The FC260 55nm will be available on Tuesday.
Will you give us a NO ALUMINIUM option please. (I know the water doesn't run through it)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Quote:
Originally Posted by Huigie
Yes :D, Awsome finish and great work as always Eddie :up: , i just received mine. I will mount asap.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5121/ek001uq3.jpg
By chispy, shot with FinePix A340 at 2009-02-12
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4994/ek002cp8.jpg
By chispy, shot with FinePix A340 at 2009-02-12
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9118/ek003rd2.jpg
By chispy, shot with FinePix A340 at 2009-02-12
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5833/ek004gg7.jpg
By chispy, shot with FinePix A340 at 2009-02-12
I will update on the performance with my XFX 285 XXX Volt Moded.
Not so sure about the finish. The area inside the red line doesn't look like it's been touched by the cutter meaning that part is not level with the rest of the block and will not make good contact if you decide to not use the thermal pads. Sorry, but for what your paying for these full cover blocks, they should be spot on perfect and this one isn't, but....that's JMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by chispy
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5...touchedqa8.jpg
The flash shows many things.
If you took the block into your hands you would find it very nice machined. ;)
Thats a water stain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
Thats the reflection of part of my house :rofl:. Eddie great finish and excellent craftmanship , i dont know WTH hes taking about :shrug: ,look at my temperatures guys , and i live in the caribbean island of Puerto Rico always hot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
The Performance Speak by itself :clap:
Iddle -
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4738/01nd3.jpg
By chispy at 2009-02-12
After 3 consecutive runs of 3DMark06 Full Load - (the temperatures moved only 2-3 degrees :eek:)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8310/02zw4.jpg
By chispy at 2009-02-12
My biggest concern with the EK block is that silly piece of aluminum bolted to the side of the FK block. Why isn't the entire block copper and why isn't there water running through that side where the VREG's are? I'm sure some heat is transfered from the aluminum plate to the copper FC block, but I would rather than have that whole area watercooled. Even the factory cooler has a fan that helps to keep that area cool, and with the EK block, you have nothing but a chunk of aluminum.
I know some of you guys are already reporting good GPU temps, but I want the entire card cooled by water otherwise I might as well be using a GPU-only block instead of a FC block. It just seems like a cheap way to manufacture a block. I sure wish Danger Den would get in gear with their 285 blocks.
Attachment 94664 I'm sure lots of others agree as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blkout
impressive.
lets see some overclocking now! :)
Eddy, I have no doubt the majority of the blocks every company put out have great finishes that are consistent from one end to the other, yours included. There are however, blocks that slip past the ppl that are supposed to notice these things from time to time. This appears to be one of those blocks to me. I may have misspoke before by saying it "didn't get cut", what it really looks like is that the block may have shifted during milling causing an uneven surface.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Please note that I said that if you didn't use the thermal pads there may be a problem properly cooling the RAM. I never said there would be. I'm glad your getting good temps and for safety sake, I would recommend that if you ever take the block off, that you re-use or replace with similar thermal pads only and never use any other type of TIM in order to keep your good temps.Quote:
Originally Posted by chispy
I suppose this other picture I've highlighted the questionable area is a part of your house as well? Looks an awful lot like what I traced in the other pic....no? ;) The reflection of the flash off the box appears to be highlighting a uneven machined surface.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7458/untouched2pk1.jpg