EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB
The only water block for GeForce 295 Single PCB with parallel water flow over gpus! Anyone game for it?! Awesome EDDY! :up::p:
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EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB
The only water block for GeForce 295 Single PCB with parallel water flow over gpus! Anyone game for it?! Awesome EDDY! :up::p:
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images..._front1000.jpg
I must be blind or something but I only see one inlet hole.
Isen't the metal chip a separator with another hole on the other side, in the copper?Quote:
Originally Posted by HuffPCair
Look at the plexi, there are 3 carvings.
Let's wait for eddy to explain that ...
man, I'd trade my old 295 GTX for the new single board GTX just to get these water blocks.
Hi, this is correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by Laine
From bottom side, there is an inlet then splits to both sides, left and right, goes over both GPU's and gets together to the outlet.
that looks like a flow killer.. look at the areas surround the fins for the GPU die. Or maybe not, be interested to see the results...
LOL, flow killer, you must be joking ;)
This is the best high-flow block on the market!
Check aquacomputer channels and you'll see flow-killers :)
Eddy you got my PM? Thanks for the awesome block ... my project will resume again! :p: Time to ditch my koola ... ugly block :rofl:
Nice!
Great to see a new idea (parallel flow) realised in this block. :up:
Love the aesthetics and love to see some performance numbers on that :)
Does it have spacers? ;) [Runs, ducks, and hides.]
Optional spacers come with the block. Says so in the product description. ;)
More pics!
Soon i will make test of this block and some photos for you guys ;)
Dang that looks pretty, but it kinda stinks that it only has one option for tubing.
^^ I thought this would happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by barretp
With the Aqua Computer blocks, people are always complaining because they used to have threads only to one side of the block. Now with this, you get the complaint that it doesn't have two threads on either side.
But it's justified IMO. It's better to have options than not to have them. I wonder if a four-thread solution would be possible on a block like this one, though...
I need more pics because I cannot see the inlets or how the flow is suppose to go. Anyway, nice block as usual. Standoffs this time around?
I might be wrong - but I believe this is the general idea:Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/5d35f4f985.png
Eddy's gpu blocks are works of art. What kind of heat would two 295s dump into a loop? Would a single quad rad be sufficient in such a loop?
Wow! This is a reason for me to buy 295 not 4870x2 ! Thanks Eddy!
ya, tell me about it...Quote:
Originally Posted by WaterFlex
any chance of a 4870x2 v2 in this style??? :D
If a 4870X2 block like this comes out i'lk be the first one to grab it! :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by geoffsthaboss
I am kind of waiting for the 5870X2 now since we are so close to it coming out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blizzy
whatever the case if EK implements this design for all upcoming dual gpu/single board cards id stick with them for good.
this design and the aesthetics of this card are worth the premium price EK charges
when will Ek start to implement onboard stand offs, i mean come on get with it, why make things so difficult, is it that hard to build a block with built in stand offs
I, for one, actually prefer the standoffs to be optional. I had a GTX285 once that I couldn't get to fit with the standoffs. I don't know why, I think that there was either a few Mosfets that weren't quite as tall as they should be or some other part sticking out where it shouldn't. Anyway: after trying a few times to get it right and failing, I removed the standoffs and then it worked without a problem.
Oh no, the stand-off discussion again....... ;)
4x EK-FC295 (single PCB) in series. Idle GPU temps: 35-37 deg C. Load GPU temps: 45-47 deg C.
(Tubing has been re-routed and cabling tidied since these pictures were taken. This was a test bench rather than a finished build while I figured out by how much the last block GPU temps would suffer, relative to the first GPU block, with the blocks in series. The answer is only by 1-2 deg C.)
http://www.vacuumtube.org.uk/images/IMG_2253_800.jpg
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Does anybody know, where it will be available in nickel+plexi version ?
EK-FC295 GTX Single PCB BACK http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=419
Hi!Quote:
Originally Posted by GIZIU
We decided no nickel plexi top as top is milled for channel and would be more prone to crack. And we do not want this ;)
Holy cow! EK... integrated spacers... Whatever next? ;)
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/images...-back_back.jpg
Nice machining - do you do the machining Eddy or do you send it out? I use a couple CNC mills with a friend and we design 1-off BMW parts, this looks like a fun hobby to take up, and not too difficult!
the only issue i have is with FC295 GTX Single PCB - Acetal+Nickel the Acetal leaks from intake,
i have 2 of the Acetal+Nickel and it just leaks from top of Acetal.
i tried everything to see if i cant stop the leak, but from other than that the block is amazing, nice flow clean look would of been nice if EK would of told
PCSC and Sidewinder that they would have the Back part i would of ordered that as well,
but not to sure now so just becareful and pre test ur gear,
have you opened the block up?Quote:
Originally Posted by cryptospartin
Subscribed ... after three dual PCB 296's from BFG that failed (last one was DOA ... couldn't believe it!) they actually sent me a single PCB version as a replacement. (don't tell anyone please...) I was actually going to get Koolance's sweet wb for the dual PCB card, but this by far is the nicest looking block I've seen for the single PCB version.
I subscribed because I want to see more results and pics! So far it's looking awesome, but I don't know a whole lot about standoff and leakage issues, as I'm brand new to watercooling (as in have not started but am getting close to buying gear ...)
Cool block, Eddy! Can't wait for more info/pics.
Hi!Quote:
Originally Posted by cryptospartin
I am sorry to read this.
I already replied you on e-mail from support.
This is ome strange things and I dont understand the reason for leaking so far.
Eddy
Has anyone seen any reviews on this badboy yet? In fact, has there been any comparisons done between GTX295 single PCB blocks yet?
I am in the market for GTX295 single PCB block and at the moment this block is the one I have my eye on (based purely on EK's reputation and aesthetics).
Can someone also explain the function and necessity of the additonal "back" plate that compliments this block? I am a little perplexed by this arrangement. A photo of both components installed to the card might explain it, though I have yet to come across such a photo.
Sandwich Pron!
Fantastic work again Eddy!
Thanks Eddy. That makes things a little clearer.
Is the primary purpose of the back plate to provide extra cooling to other components on the rear of the card, or to reinforce or strengthen the GPU block installation? As the "back" is available separately as an option, I imagine it is not necessary?
I guess what I am asking is, what benefit does the "back" offer?
The back block...
It provides ultimate cooling of back rams. It you are Extreme, you would go for it.
If you dont see the benefit, then dont buy it.
We made this for extreme enthusiasts.
It is a xtremesystems forum here ;)
Eddy,
http://www.vacuumtube.org.uk/images/...detail_mod.jpg
I've looked at the picture several times. The copper backplate looks dangerously close to rear of the +12V power connector, where it is soldered to the board. Maybe it is just the angle the photograph is taken from making it look that way?
Hi!
No worry, the angle that picture was taken loks to be close but there is enoung space.
Thanks for the info, I apreceate it:)
do 4 gtx295 single pcb work? in one mobo? and how?Quote:
Originally Posted by JackOfAll
Does anyone have a photo with the front block and back block installed, but with the transparent versions instead? That is the version I'm thinking of getting. .....
Also, I wanted to know how easy is it to add the back block later if you can only afford the front block right now?
Quote:
Originally Posted by pademon
Maybe using three of the 295's to fold and one to game on? I don't see any SLI bridges ...
Eddy already said no clear plexi for the backplate top. See here.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirKronan
That rig folds on 8 GPU's. That's all it does, a dedicated folder. (You could put a bridge between a pair of cards for QUAD SLI gaming and use the other 2 cards (4x GPU) for dedicated folding, I suppose. Never tried it and never will. ;))Quote:
Maybe using three of the 295's to fold and one to game on? I don't see any SLI bridges ...
and who said gamers got all the uber hardware? :rofl:
His game is to defeat cancer, and he seems quite dedicated ...Quote:
Originally Posted by NaeKuh
ohh. no sli bridge, so folding makes sense. :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by JackOfAll
No one answered yet that I saw, at least. I wanted to know if it's ok to start with the main front waterblock, and add the backplate later? Is this pretty easy? Are there any real issues with doing it this way if I simply cannot afford both blocks right now?
Also, does eddy do package pricing for XS members if we want to buy both blocks at one time? :D
Hi!Quote:
Originally Posted by SirKronan
You can simply buy front block and add back later f you wish.
Regarding the spacial price, I dont hink this would be fair to our resellers ;)
Thanks for the response! I just wanted to make sure their would be no issues. And it doesn't have to be specific to XS forums. Just a suggestion. Sometimes people are more motivated to buy more and spend more when they are getting a "package deal." It's all business numbers though, I wouldn't expect anyone to go upside down selling these, but a discount for even the general population if they buy both the front and back together might be a good way to spur more sales of both rather than just one side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Nevertheless, I'm drooling over that transparent block now. It's nice to know it can cool just fine by itself.
Did any one try these blocks? Can you post some test temps? also pics of the blocks with the back block.
I think the clear version looked awesome :up: too bad it's cancelled :(
great work by EK-my first product was the EVGA classified full board block but I'm guessing it won't be my last.
JackofAll-4 by 295 on water is a thing of beauty for folding...(edit-also fine use for a mo-ra)
Cheers. Yes, I finally found a good use for the MORA. Somewhere where it wasn't overkill. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by van_arnam
I've been fiddling with OC's on the 295's and they're humming along quite nicely now at 684/1476/1080, the same speeds as the EVGA CO-OP FTW. (I've had the shader clocks higher, but with the occasional EUE, so they've been backed-off.) Anyway, I achieved my aim of 70K PPD from a single folding machine, so I'm pleased with it.
Onwards and upwards... I started working on a new folding build yesterday. A pair of Xeon W5580's, Tyan S7025 motherboard, 12GB RAM, and another 4x GTX295's. The CPU's will be cooled with Swiftech GTZ's and 4x EK-FC295 water blocks for the GPU's, clear plexi this time. I have another MORA, so the same again, single loop, and see how we go.
EDIT: I should also note that even with the overclock (576/1242/999 -> 684/1476/1080) on the 4x GTX295's, the full load GPU temps have only risen by a degree or two, (47-50 deg C), so plenty of heat exchange capacity on the MORA and great waterblocks from EK.
when use this waterblcok and not use the optional back waterblock for ram,do we use the original backplate from 295 HSF?
just got my xfx 295... looks like i have found my water block too , not that i had to look to much further than ek :p:
another champion water block from EK :up:
Yes, you do. Have a look at the EK-295 single PCB waterblock instruction manual.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boyu
ok thx you.Quote:
Originally Posted by JackOfAll
I've a question about using the block with the back block. When using both, are the screws that come with the back block intended to be used with standoffs for the main block or should the standoffs be left out in this case?