Hi,
I'm looking to buy this card and watercool it, but I heard there are multiple revisions to the PCB. How do I know which waterblock to get? I plan on getting the Koolance full cover.
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814161247
Thanks.
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Hi,
I'm looking to buy this card and watercool it, but I heard there are multiple revisions to the PCB. How do I know which waterblock to get? I plan on getting the Koolance full cover.
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814161247
Thanks.
Yes that is a reference PCB and your all set :up:
if you want a new/unused nickel EK block for cheaper than the koolance shoot me a PM
i have the nickel ek block. its pretty amazing, i absolutely love it. my only qualm is the standoffs thing. find yourself some nylon washers and your golden!
actually, i have that exact same card too! great picks IMO
Just to show what changed, upper one is the first one (the one where all blocks will fit), the second one is the newer one (however not all companies switched to it).
(thanks AC for the picture)
there are 3 other types of PCB as well, but the reference is the best IMO (all be it a bit more difficult to air cool)
I 'm getting the XFX 4870, I already have the Koolance block for it.
Anyone know if it uses the reference design?
Thanks for all the help guys.
that card has a 10off i was tempted.. :)
yes both the 512mb and 1gb are reference :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
Thank you Sniipe! I tried the XFX section and emailed them and no reply.
I just hope I don't get something else. Would suck not being bale to cool that sexy black beast :D
your very welcome :)Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
I have memorized the PCB layout as seen from behind of the reference card so I can tell with just a glance; I guess thats a benefit of voltmodding the card :rofl: :up:.
Pretty expensive for the XFX version. Any benefits vs the HIS version?
only the lifetime warranty and black PCB, otherwise the cards are literally identical
the HIS version i just bought was a blue PCB with black DVI ports. nothing too important/different but enough to make a note IMO. i personally enjoy the blue PCB over the red, and the black DVI matches my case well. nothing was planned :D
I agree Bronix, I cant stand the red pcb or some green ones on Nvidia
Hence why I want a black PCB from the XFX card. Either that Or I buy an x2 :p:
I wonder how many people keep their cards and pass it on to their grandkids.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
I still have a system running with a 6600GT AGP and it's working grand. If it dies I'll RMA it ;)
Damn I'm gonna go hide in a corner now. :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
Yeah you better :P
Actually thats my current system :D
So they ditched the super hot digital PWM's and went back to standard a analog dig?Quote:
Originally Posted by naokaji
essentially yes, :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Cyph3r
Dont suppose anyone got a list of what manufactures are using the new PCB then? :P
I planned on air cooling a 1GB card in my next build and it would need to a blue PCB model. I know Sapphire have a few in their range and Gigabyte also do blue ones, so if I can get one with analog PWM's it's be ideal. :D
show me a card and I can tell you which it is :)
i liked the digital pwm =(
I want the original reference of my waterblock is useless :(
well the xfx is reference....Quote:
Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
:)
Oh noes, I've been tempted by the 4870x2 now:(
I just bought the card in the OP today, should be here in a few days and I can't wait. Will be much better than my 7900GS. Now I need to choose a WB to cool this card. I'm using a MCW60 on the 7900GS but I think I may go full cover block so I dont have to worry about the RAM and voltage regs and all that. Jab-tech has a good price on an XSPC Razor which I might spring for, unless I find something else I like instead.
I am not a fan of XSPC razor blocks, from what I have seen some people get pretty be temps with them (for water).
the dangerden blocks are the best really, they have standoffs and they are milled from a solid copper block :up:
??? what does that have to do with anythingQuote:
Originally Posted by WaterFlex
Guys, I wouldn't be to apt on receiving a reference one. Newegg is notorious for having outdated and incorrect pictures for graphics cards.
I have done EXTENSIVE research into the subject. Many, many hours. Unfortunately, I purchased it on 1/28, due to impatience (a new Dell 2408 sitting next to you un-used for over a month, waiting for the stock XFX to not show up can do that. :shakes: )
I've come to the conclusion that at the very least, it WILL be a blue PCB. Unfortunately, that will not tell us anything really about the PWM.
For example: The same 1GB version on HIS's website: http://www.hisdigital.com/us/product2-26.shtml
Half the pics are with a blue PCB, the other half reference red PCB.
Additionally, take a look at this Newegg review:
Again, who knows what this will mean for the PWM.Quote:
sledgehammer1990
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/9/2009 7:23:58 AM
Pros: I had bought a Sapphire 4870 1Gb back in September and it served me great. I finally decided to get a second one for Christmas and they changed the Saphhire design from stock to their own cooler. I had Voltmodded my Sapphire and after about a week of having the card, I Vmodded it as well. Both cards are clocked at 820/950 running at 40c-45c idle. I was able to push these cards to 860MHz, but it wasn't that stable.
Cons: The main reason why I had bought an HIS was because my Sapphire had the original cooler. Looking at the picture, it was the same. On arrival, the PCB was a light blue and the stock cooler was HIS logo covering the entire top, unlike the sticker on the Sapphire that I pealed off. I didn't think that deserved 1 less egg though.
Other Thoughts: CrossFire with a Sapphire and HIS worked perfectly fine. Using 2 bridges didn't make much of a difference, but it didn't hurt it. The only bad thing with my system is that with the addition of a second card, my CPU, AMD Phenom 9500, bottlenecked it so it did not add any performance at all. I just sold both cards as a set for $xxx to someone so I can grab the Sapphire 4870X2 for $xxx and get that $xx MIR. I would recommend this card to anyone looking for the best performance for your buck.
@Brinox - Did you take the stock cooler off of that HIS card? Can you confirm whether it is the reference Digital PWM, or analogue?
For anyone that is waiting on whether this card is reference or a revision, I should be recieving the card VERY soon. Tracking on Newegg says that it will be here tomorrow. Tracking on UPS says that it was rescheduled for tuesday, though both show them in the warehouse near me.
If anyone is interested, I can post back here when I do recieve it what PWM it has. I don't know if I can take it apart, unfortunatly, since I have very little thermal paste left. :(
Would have first bought the card from Newegg, then immediatly purchased Iandh's custom ram HS and some paste from petras, but due to the concern of recieving a non-reference card, was forced to hold off until this is confirmed.
yes its a reference card.... you could have just asked me ;)
Not to sound rude, but have you ordered one recently?Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Not disputing whether or not you have memorized the PCB.
I just ask because the pictures on Newegg's site are NOT what you will receive, unfortunately. :(
if the cooler is reference then its a reference card, the thing is TSMC made red PCBs for the first batch of 4870s, but then they made orders of BLUE for HIS for the ICEQ cards and HIS didnt want to make 2 orders so the non IceQ cards got the blue PCB as well, but its still reference: here is a pic of the IceQ blue PCB http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...d%20-%20Retail
Thanks for clarifying.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Once I found out that I would be getting a blue PCB version, I was very displeased.
Wasn't planning to get the RV790 when it came out, but now I'm going to be one of the first buyers.
I bought this card over the weekend when it was on sale and it will arrive in a day or two. I am glad to hear it is still reference as I have also bought a reference full cover block. I bought the Koolance full cover block, seemed to fit my needs the best. As far as PCB color, I would have rather had red, but blue will be just fine as well as it will match my mobo. I'll post a pic when I have them in my grubby hands this weekend. :)
Hello.Im about to buy an Asus dark Knight 4870 1gb.I saw a review here
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==
but i can't figure out what pcb revision it is,so i can buy the right waterblock.
hey guys which runs hotter two 4870s water cooled or a single 4870x2 ?
IMO, for that card, I would spare yourself the trouble, and go with a GPU only block. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spyrious
I would think two 4870's would produce more heat... if that is what you are asking.Quote:
Originally Posted by ILikeCosmosS
Alright.Than i will buy an xfx instead.What revision is that? Revision 1 or 2?
Thanks.