BitsPower EVGA Classified X58 3X SLI Mobo Blocks! Very Nice!

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05-12-2009, 06:05 AM
zlojack

BitsPower EVGA Classified X58 3X SLI Mobo Blocks! Very Nice!

Not my pics, but man, I can't wait to get mine! :D

They should be hitting the retailers soon, from what I've heard. :up:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/...eb732dec_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/...830fcd57_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/...a2f84086_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/...fe6eab47_b.jpg
05-12-2009, 06:14 AM
dr-

sweet blocks. and here i thought the koolance one was a winner :lol:

*looks anxiously over my shoulder for NaeKuh*

p.s. to be honest, i feel both the koolance and bitspower are wonderful :p:
05-12-2009, 07:50 AM
rambler358

Too late to market, and over twice the price of the Koolance blocks.

Koolance FTW! :yepp:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4..._installed.jpg
05-12-2009, 07:56 AM
Baleful

Quote:

Too late to market, and over twice the price of the Koolance blocks.

Koolance FTW! :yepp:

This block is SOLID copper, unlike the koolance block which is what, cooper/steel/acrylic? No thanks.
05-12-2009, 07:59 AM
zlojack

Twice the nice :D

Everyone has their opinion and everyone has their budget...that's why there are different price points of products. I like the all copper, nickel-plated BP, while you like the combo of acrylic, copper and stainless steel of the Koolance.

Good for you, but no need to thread crap ;)
05-12-2009, 08:12 AM
Boyu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baleful

Twice the price? NO official price has been listed yet, so glad to see we have psychic's around here. Also, this block is SOLID copper, unlike the koolance block which is what, cooper/steel/acrylic? No thanks.

here you go 169.95 USD
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/biblfreifore.html
05-12-2009, 08:17 AM
Baleful

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boyu

here you go 169.95 USD
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/biblfreifore.html

Thanks, didn't realize Gary had them up yet :up:
05-12-2009, 08:18 AM
Zehnsucht

Well, then it's more than twice the price.
http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...product_id=827 72.99 USD
05-12-2009, 08:24 AM
NaeKuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlojack

Everyone has their opinion and everyone has their budget...that's why there are different price points of products.
Good for you, but no need to thread crap ;)

:up:

both great blocks...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zehnsucht

Well, then it's more than twice the price.
http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...product_id=827 72.99 USD

And all u need to do is add 8 dollar spray paint for red. :rofl:
05-12-2009, 09:22 AM
rambler358

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baleful

This block is SOLID copper, unlike the koolance block which is what, cooper/steel/acrylic? No thanks.

The Koolance block is nickel-plated solid copper.
05-12-2009, 09:48 AM
NaeKuh

guys let bitspower enjoy some light.

dont bring koolance into this.
05-12-2009, 09:55 AM
Hondacity

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

guys let bitspower enjoy some light.

dont bring koolance into this.

very pro dude:up:

i got the bp on order :) way expensive but i don't mind...

i hope i can push v_ioh somemore :)
05-12-2009, 09:56 AM
Utnorris

I didn't think the nickel plated version would be available, thought that was made specifically for RealRedRaider, are they going to offer the nickel plated version?
05-12-2009, 10:00 AM
NaeKuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondacity

very pro dude:up:

i got the bp on order :) way expensive but i don't mind...

i hope i can push v_ioh somemore :)

i dont want to chase vincent off..

expecially since he's so rare on our forum to begin with.
05-12-2009, 10:16 AM
zlojack

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler358

The Koolance block is nickel-plated solid copper.

Not the top. That's acrylic with a stainless plate on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolance Website

Materials Copper, Nickel-Plating, Acrylic, Steel

But anyway, there's a thread for the Koolance block, so no need to crap this one :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utnorris

I didn't think the nickel plated version would be available, thought that was made specifically for RealRedRaider, are they going to offer the nickel plated version?

Not sure. The pics of the block are up on Sidewinder's site.
05-12-2009, 10:18 AM
NaeKuh

any internal shots?

it looks gang restrictive.
05-12-2009, 10:23 AM
zlojack

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

any internal shots?

it looks gang restrictive.

I'll post 'em up when mine gets here, which should be soon as it was ordered today. Priority International usually takes about 4-5 days.
05-12-2009, 11:10 AM
shazza

Has the waterblock in the pic seen any action yet? Curious how it performs.
05-12-2009, 11:13 AM
zlojack

Not that I know of, Shazza.

I still have a few more things to gather together before I get my build going, so there will probably be others reporting back before I get a chance to do so. Since they are now in stock at Sidewinder, I would expect that we will start seeing them "in the wild" shortly :D
05-12-2009, 11:17 AM
veedubfreak

Hey, some of us actually like stainless steel. Also, STOP MAKING ME WANT A CLASSIFIED. I'm still stuck with my poor old x58 evga normal edition because i jumped on the i7 train too soon and couldnt step up :(
05-12-2009, 11:38 AM
Baleful

The channels look narrow, but you gotta remember they're taller than the koolance. I would say flow on both blocks are gonna be about the same.
05-12-2009, 12:26 PM
NaeKuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baleful

The channels look narrow, but you gotta remember they're taller than the koolance. I would say flow on both blocks are gonna be about the same.

how so? cuz the top has channels doesnt mean it has thicker channels. The Top plates on the KL are thin, that this arguement holds no context.

If anything im willing to bet the KL block is less restrictive.

Sorry you brought up a comparison. :T
05-12-2009, 12:51 PM
zlojack

I bet the differences between the two in terms of restriction are negligible.

Just my gut feeling, no scientific testing behind that :D
05-12-2009, 12:53 PM
JOCKTHEGLIDE

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlojack

I bet the differences between the two in terms of restriction are negligible.

Just my gut feeling, no scientific testing behind that :D

as somone told me its not like its gonna stop flow...unless you plan to pinch your tubes for kicks and giggles
05-13-2009, 10:28 AM
metachronos

Did they ever release the blocks for the rampage II extreme?
05-13-2009, 10:35 AM
Baleful

Quote:

Originally Posted by metachronos

Did they ever release the blocks for the rampage II extreme?

I believe Gary got a pretty large shipment from Bitspower with the Classified X58 block, but yes I do believe they were released, and Gary might have a few. Give him a call to find out.
05-13-2009, 10:45 AM
NaeKuh

Sometimes its in your best interest to call gary.

He tends to have stuff that isnt in his site.
05-14-2009, 07:42 AM
icon1

this BP blocks are sweet.. makes the classified board looks more sexy :)
05-14-2009, 10:53 AM
Herc130

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baleful

Originally, the nickel finish was a "one off" run, but after Vincent saw the finish, I guess he decided to nickel plate all of them.

Too bad the classified mossfet BP block is still just acetal top

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/biblfrmoseii.html

I'd rather they were both acetal or both nickel top. ...really, I'd rather they were both acetal tops and less expensive.

Material cost, I don't see why it is $170. All copper or not (actually the top is brass), many all copper video cards out there that use more copper and cost less. Maybe the added complexity of manufacturing the block to also have the LED module light show and the black nickel finish. Oh well, not in a rush, will wait and see what other options presents itslef for the Classified and if BP will make a new top for the mossfet block to match the NB/SB block or other way around or both.
05-14-2009, 07:39 PM
aCt!

Just got my bits mosfet and NB/SB today! Yea the black nickel finish really look superb, much better than all the previous freezer blocks! Good job Vincent =D
05-15-2009, 03:21 PM
orangekiwii

now for the price to drop about 100$ before I'd buy it :)
05-15-2009, 04:39 PM
Baleful

Anyways, back on topic....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/...058380c0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/...cc90b82c_b.jpg

These blocks look sick http://www.realredraider.com/vbullet...es/slobber.gif

Testing will be coming up pretty soon.
05-15-2009, 04:47 PM
DarthBeavis

Sorry if my post caused a derail. Anyways, BP and Koolance both make sweet blocks. We, as consumers, win. Anyone should be proud to have this block
05-16-2009, 05:08 AM
orangekiwii

too bad the mosfet block isn't also nickel would look a lot better imo
05-16-2009, 07:15 AM
xeon_1

I am in doubt between the bitspower and koolance blocks for the chipset.
Going to get the bitspower mosfet block without a doubt.
I realy like the bitspower but the koolance seems to have a bit larger water coverage area over the south bridge area.
That and the price difference.
Anyway looking forward to the internal shots of the bitspower.
05-16-2009, 12:02 PM
Greenfox

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangekiwii

too bad the mosfet block isn't also nickel would look a lot better imo

I agree, vincent should release a nickel version...

also to OP could you post a pic with the led light on!

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