New Swiftech Full-cover waterblock for GTX285 released

Introducing the Komodo full-cover waterblock for nVidia® GeForce® GTX285 graphics cards (P891 reference design)

The Komodo water-block offers superior thermal performance at the GPU level thanks to an embedded thin-pin matrix located directly above the GPU area. Flow restriction is moderate by design in order to take into account multiple water-blocks in the same loop, and is similar to that of the classic MCW60 (See pressure drop vs. flow rate curve below).

The base is made of chrome plated electrolytic copper, and the top is machined in black Delrin. High thermal conductivity grease pads are pre-applied in the memory and mosfet areas for user convenience. Short barb fittings are included with the block for 3/8" or 1/2" tubing and compatible with dual or triple SLI setups.

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MSRP is $134.95 - shipping immediately

Thats one sleek looking block, I bet it performs wonderfully as well :up:

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

Thats one sleek looking block, I bet it performs wonderfully as well :up:

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In all modesty? it's a champ! I really got some terrific overclocks with this block.

That's a nice block but what's up with the name...it reminds me of commode ?

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Originally Posted by dengyong

That's a nice block but what's up with the name...it reminds me of commode ?

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It's named after the Komodo Dragon. A Mean Beast!

Looks awesome. Any chance for an acrylic top?

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Looks awesome. Any chance for an acrylic top?

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Working on it. We've always been reluctant to machine acrylic due to cracking problems. Were'looking into polycarbonate.

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Working on it. We've always been reluctant to machine acrylic due to cracking problems. Were'looking into polycarbonate.

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I really think that would look amazing in acrylic.
It's the only thing that keeps me going to Ek blocks, but if other manufacturers push stuff out in acrylic, I'd certainly buy other blocks.
That being said, thats a very nice block.

What kind of compression fittings compability? Looks to me maybe even 3/4" could fit?

Great job Gabe. I love the way the top forces water down across the pin matrix, cpu style cooling for gpu's very cool - literally. I would love to see it with a clear top to, the black top looks to industrial for me and its a crime to cover up that pin matrix.

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High thermal conductivity grease pads are pre-applied in the memory and mosfet areas for user convenience.

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I wish more companies did this. Especially for my 4870x2, cutting all the pads for the Vregs and memory chips was a royal PITA.

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What kind of compression fittings compability? Looks to me maybe even 3/4" could fit?

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I have a distance of 30mm (1.18") center to center between inlet and outlet ports.

pics of the backside? is it compatible with sli?

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pics of the backside? is it compatible with sli?

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http://www.swiftech.com/assets/image...o-backx400.jpg

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For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is recommended in single cooling loop configurations (CPU and GPU in the same cooling loop with one pump). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".

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For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is preferred in dual cooling loop configurations (separate CPU and GPU cooling with individual pumps for each loop). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".

Nice looking and very thoughtful to include the thermal paste pre-installed. I like the look of the parallel configuration. It looks like this is a single slot design, is that correct?

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Nice looking and very thoughtful to include the thermal paste pre-installed. I like the look of the parallel configuration. It looks like this is a single slot design, is that correct?

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"The Komodo water-block is a single slot, liquid cooling solution for nVidia® reference design GeForce™ GTX285 graphics cards. This "full cover" waterblock cools the GPU, Voltage Regulators, I/O chip, and memory modules."

very nice....what kind of underload temp one can expect from this block? assuming running one card in a single loop.

could be a noob question but why parallel is better for single loop solution (CPU + GPU)? isn't that a flow killer? also how exactly this parallel works compared to the heat killer gpu parallel bridge setup?

Wicked cool looking block. The internals on the GPU look very nice from the diagram. Will chrome be the only option or will the standard copper look be available as well?

Your shipping links for Hawaii zip codes (at least mine 96706 doesn't work) are still broke. Almost impulsed ordered one and just like the last time (year ago?) I tried to order straight from the factory, all I get is:

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Shipping Method:
use the dropdown menu to select your desired shipping method Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80040e14'

[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]Incorrect syntax near the keyword 'AS'.

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Works fine with other zips. Unfortunately, that does not help me place an order to get it shipped to me.

On a side note, are you guys planning on making NB/SB/chipset block/s for motherboards...such as the eVGA Classified?

Nice block Gabe. Keep up the great work.

definitely a pretty block :up:

Very nice Gabe. Like the pin matrix as well. People who use dye will have to watch this though as it will be another area to clean up once the fluid goes clear in the tubes.

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could be a noob question but why parallel is better for single loop solution (CPU + GPU)? isn't that a flow killer?

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It's a flow killer for the GPU blocks, but it increases the flow rate for everything else, most importantly the CPU block.

sweet looking block and pressure drop figures are nice too.
Cant wait to see how it performs :up:

instead of acrylic tops you could look at using some of this
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ookie%5Ftest=1

heres an EK block I modded with some of this fluro acrylic
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5JXSu5Gfgo4/SO...0/DSC03090.JPG

Grate Work Gabe !
I like the internal schematics and the pressure drop graphs.
That is some valuable and interesting information.

I bet it performs very well.

Keep up the good work :)

my next GPU/(s) will have a swiftech block thats for sure .

Nice block! :up:

The cooling structure on the GPU area looks promising. :)

This block makes me want to buy a 285 now.....
Gabe, did you get my PM about your other blocks?

Gee all these full covers cost so much :( this one looks really nice though.

really nice :)

The real question is for which PCB design is the block made, as I am seeing many many different designs.
We are currently working on Gainward new PCB designed 260/275/285 which block will be out in 7 days.
Also Zotac has it's own PCB design, and nvidia has 2 different PCB designs of 260 already, cant say about 285, so please make sure when buying the block, which version of the card you have.

If you need any help, please contact EK support!

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The real question is for which PCB design is the block made, as I am seeing many many different designs.
We are currently working on Gainward new PCB designed 260/275/285 which block will be out in 7 days.
Also Zotac has it's own PCB design, and nvidia has 2 different PCB designs of 260 already, cant say about 285, so please make sure when buying the block, which version of the card you have.

If you need any help, please contact EK support!

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Eddy, I have to ask that you don't make posts like this in other manufacturer's product release threads (or other threads like it)....it could set a precedent where every manufacturer would be talking about their own products in other manufacturer's threads.

We don't want to have pissing matches in threads that a manufacturere started to show off their own product, ya know what I mean?

@Vapor...Quick question....Is it wrong to get turned on by Butters repeatedly touching Wendy's implant?

As to not totally derail this thread....Gabe....Again nice block! :up:

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@Vapor...Quick question....Is it wrong to get turned on by Butters repeatedly touching Wendy's implant?

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Undeniably :ROTF::rofl:

Damn....:shakes: That's what I thought too! Well now to spend more money on a shrink!

to me it sounded like Eddy was just providing a valuable warning on PCB design from one block manufacturer to another.


I loled at the "please contact ek tech support" part tho :)

if a polycarbonate top is provided that would be a huge plus for me.

Is there a big performance boost to be gained from OCing the GTX285 like the HD4890 ? I havent been able to found out how big a gain it gives in games when watercooled and pushed hard.

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Your shipping links for Hawaii zip codes (at least mine 96706 doesn't work) are still broke. Almost impulsed ordered one and just like the last time (year ago?) I tried to order straight from the factory, all I get is:



Works fine with other zips. Unfortunately, that does not help me place an order to get it shipped to me.

On a side note, are you guys planning on making NB/SB/chipset block/s for motherboards...such as the eVGA Classified?

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we discriminate against people from Hawaii. you guys have it too :surf: sweet over there, so you need to be :slapass: punished in other ways :rocker:

seriously, sorry about this. your'e fully entitled to complain. I have been working with a vendor to redesign our web site for almost a year now, and they're not done yet.

call michelle at 562-595-8009

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Is there a big performance boost to be gained from OCing the GTX285 like the HD4890 ? I havent been able to found out how big a gain it gives in games when watercooled and pushed hard.

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can't compare against 4890, but I can tell you that OC'ing that GTX285 was stellar. I got within top ten on 3Dmark 2006 at similar settings.

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call michelle at 562-595-8009

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I called Michelle and ummmm...... I think she called the cops on me. I guess it had something to do with the conversation on peanut butter a chainsaw and lube did not make her feel comfortable. :rofl: jk

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can't compare against 4890, but I can tell you that OC'ing that GTX285 was stellar. I got within top ten on 3Dmark 2006 at similar settings.

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You got a top10 result with liquid cooling? Aint like top100 done with LN2?

Iam just thinking, if I bought a HD4890 and OCed it with water how much would the gains be compared to a watercooled GTX285 oced as I guess they dont OC exactly the same, but I know the HD4980 oc very well.

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I called Michelle and ummmm...... I think she called the cops on me. I guess it had something to do with the conversation on peanut butter a chainsaw and lube did not make her feel comfortable. :rofl: jk

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yeah she told me about it, she looked flush too.

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You got a top10 result with liquid cooling? Aint like top100 done with LN2?

Iam just thinking, if I bought a HD4890 and OCed it with water how much would the gains be compared to a watercooled GTX285 oced as I guess they dont OC exactly the same, but I know the HD4980 oc very well.

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yep.. 24249 on Apr 06 placed me #9 if I recall correctly. This is filtered with only GTX285, and single adapter. A couple of guys came in since then and pushed me back to #12, but you can check it out here:
http://www.madonion.com/search/3dmar...filtering=-100

actually I'll spare you the search, here are the details I listed back then: Ci7/Apogee GTZ W/B: 4345@1.57 - GTX285/Komodo full cover W/B: 756/1748/1242 - Bench W/C (2) MCR320, (2) MCP655 -

The cards clock nicely if kept cool :) this block's very tempting

Quite sad to see that this is about the most expensive 285 block around.

http://www.petrastechshop.com/swkofuwaforn.html

While Eddy's post may have been slightly self-advertising, it's the one question I wanted answered and the one question that has yet to be answered...

Will this fit the new PCB design that EVGA is using?

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Will this fit the new PCB design that EVGA is using?

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Click the link and read the text:

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Originally Posted by Swiftech Website

The Komodo water-block is a single slot, liquid cooling solution for nVidia® reference design (P891*)

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I believe the P891 is the original reference design.

If it was acrylic, I'd buy this right now.

http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/yhst-6555626..._2056_24852552

Very nice looking piece. your 3dmark #'s are pretty nice too!

Pre-attached thermal pads? :up: Another thoughtful inclusion, Gabe.