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Hi,
I would like to know your thoughts about this design.
It took great deal of thinking and designing to design this block.
Edited: The sound card FX will work with this block. Found out when I took it into my hands.
I am Happy :)
Never mind this: (---What I eventually found out is that top PCI-e 2X slot will not be able to use.
So sound card will have to be on second PCI-e 2X slot.---)
looks nice eddy. :up:
:hump: This is what I think :up: love mb blocks like this.
Really sweet design. I would love to have a cnc to make my ideas come truth.
They are 2 copper pieces united by a central piece(that with EK logo)? The acetal is one big piece and a small one?(that with EK logo)
Eddy,
Is it possible to save the top PCIE slot if you went to a two-piece solution? I am think something like the way MIPS did the EVGA Classified block in two-pieces.
Yes, it would require two separate blocks, but if it is possible to use the provided sound card then that would be great.
Great job Eddy. The full cover motherboard blocks are alot nicer. Its pretty cool your incorporating Asus' ROG into the block too.
+1 on Arrow though. It would be nice to have some sort of 2 piece option for those that need/want that top slot.
Cool block, but losing a PCIe slot is unacceptable, in my opinion.
great design! Good job, Eddy :up:
Hello Eddy... block looks good :up:
Love the single block design blocks you guys are coming up with... any chance this block will have built in standoffs.
Also, I personally don't like the "ASUS ROG" circle. Since it's likely a Trademark and you can't reproduce the ROG graphics or the original font on the original heatsync it ends up looking like a cheap knock-off - not like the sweet sexy EK products we love and know.
It looks great Eddy. I'm puzzled why the "bridge" needs to be there, blocking the 1st PCIE2X slot. It looks like the 1st layer is already flush together so the bridge is not clearing any board components that I can see.
Probably a cost issue of making one solid piece of copper, but that is just my guess. Eddy, it looks great, love your full cover blocks, wish you would have made one for the Blood Rage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
Yes the acetal bridge is the tall one. The bright plate is the stainless steel plate to alow water to get pass without leaking. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mariop
The sound card could be used in second PCI-e 2X slot. But the VGA card would have to be watercooled. But I think if customer buys this block for MB he has to have watercooled VGA card.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenArrow
I thought about 2 piece solution, but it just does not get to me... It has to be in one piece.
I am afraid built in standoffs will not be possible. But you can always glue the standoff to the block with any glue.Quote:
Originally Posted by jpm804
The ASUS ROG circle will be the one with the MB. It is attached to the stock heatsink with double adhesive tape and can be removed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antioch
Like Utnorris already figured out. I cannot get that size of copper to make the block. Firstly I would have to order it and wait probably 8 weeks and the and the waste copper comming out would raise the cost too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
Thank you all for the comments.
LOL, I just found out when I took the sound card in my hands that it will fit as it is so short it does not go over the p>CI-E 2X slot. :) Yay!
Saw some new block over Performance PCs, hot damn....
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...e7b144f47fcc45
I kept an eye out for the copper/acrylic EK X58 Classified but only saw the release of nickel plated, are you planning to do the same with this version?
Any future plans working with solid copper or copper/acrylic?
thank goodness that did not sell my M3Formula
I want one of these eddy
Maybe you should add this to the first post so people don't get confused.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
wow.,good design eddy.,u didn't design for Gigabyte P55-UD4P mainboard block..:D
Hello Eddy
Why dont you make a one piece waterblock for the Rampage 2 extreme?
The revision 2 FB Rampage II Extreme block for NB and SB block is in development.Quote:
Originally Posted by sterizos
It will cover also the chips under QPI card and the QPI cooler on top will be able to mount. But will not go for mosfets.
Eddy, to give you my personal opinion, i think the lower part (that's cooling the SB) doesn't suit the upper part as it should.
The upper part is pretty straight and square whereas the lower part is shaped roundish.
Making the lower part a bit more square would look better imho.
Having said that, do you mean the rog logo has to be transferred from the original mainboard cooler to this block? That would be a nice touch! :up:
Still love your great blocks Eddy, shame you never made a full board version for the Rampage Extreme X48... :sad: :D
And when MSI 790FX-GD70 REV.1 will be out?? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
He he, nothing for the MSI. I think you are pretty lonely about this wish ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ggdh
Music to my ears :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Thanks Eddy :up:
Here is the picture of light modify of Maximus III Formula, and how will RE2 V.2 look like.
Very nice looking Eddy. I find that the more angular look on the new revised southbridge end matches much better style-wise with the MOSFETs :)
It's a pity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
I would not be that sure :) There's a bunch of people out there ready to empty their pockets for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
that looks good.
i've got the koolance one fitted at the minute and the bolts are a little high. in the top slot, the video card won't latch properly because it looks like it's sitting on the bolts. i had to use a lower slot. your bolts look lower. it would also save a ton of pipework over the vr's. i have 2 mvr-40's with 1/2" tubing and it's kinda busy.
if it clears the top slot to allow proper fitting and latching of a card, i'd probably buy one and remove my koolance and the mvr-40's.
if you could integrate or fix the standoffs someway that would be awesome. from memory, i think the koolance ones are part of the block. the standoffs on your fc block for the gainward gs 260 896M are horrible. fyi: it also doesn't fit properly despite you assuring me it would. the black alloy panel on the right side doesn't clear a big fat cube component top right corner. i had to file the corner off it to clear before it would bolt flat to the main block. i also couldn't fit the horrible standoffs underneath it either because they warped the card if i did.
Eddy, Could you not move the bridge that connects the top and bottom halfs of the block so that its in the same place as on the classified block there for allowing the use of a full legnth card in the pcie x1 :D
Please send this info with pictures to our support. This is the only possibility we get the feedback and make corrections. I would appreciate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rampton
This would cause total redesign of the block and also the sizes of the raw material we plan to use. But ill check for that possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by psmawson
But there is one more slot free lower which could be used if the VGA card would be watercooled by single slot cooler.
All I was thinking is that you carnt single slot any of the new new ati 5000 due to the extra DVI :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Hm... this is true :SQuote:
Originally Posted by psmawson
Sorry Eddy didn't mean to put a downer on your block it looks great. :D
Got you...Quote:
Originally Posted by 1nvisible
I think we'll go also for copper acrylic version. If you wish for copper we can arrange one without nickel plating. This is the easy part.
The more problem making is that we would have to do something special which would make additional unique work for my workers or suppliers like nickel plating. ;)
you make big sexytime explosion with your block
Very nice job on the MIII block. :up:
The RE2 V2 is what V1 supposed to be...
Very nice block. So the sound card will or will not fit the first x1 slot? The first post is confusing.
EVGA FTW is next right?
DB, lol...
Yes, you can use the sound card that comes with the board.Quote:
Originally Posted by meanmoe
EVGA FTW, you mean P55?
I was fully intending to get this motherboard until all the talk about the burned CPU sockets being from Foxconn and not from Lotes. Any news if they have fixed this issue or not?
BTW, I will only buy a motherboard if EK has a motherbloack(s) block for it. Keep up the good work Eddy.
I don't see a need for a block for the EVGA P55 FTW board. The P55 chips stays plenty cool on its own. Not to mention it may be a bit tricky do a block see the GPU covers up most of the chip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy_EK
Some Mosfet blocks might be nice though. They do get a bit toasty under load. :)
Ditto. Got an X58 Classified mainly because it has the full cover EK block.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenArrow
And i suspect i'm not alone - Eddy should ask money to EVGA or something
Hey, Eddy.
Since there are graphic cards being sold with your blocks mounted stock, why don't you talk to e.g. EVGA about mounting FC on their motherboards straight from the factory? Just a thought.
Amazing block btw! :up:
Of course every spot on a motherboard needs watercooling :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by millertime359
After all, this site is "xtreme" is it not. :up:
Eddy when this new block for R2E will be in shop ?
Will the REII Rev. 2 block be available in nickel plating? Also, any plans for a Rampage Gene block?
RE2 will be available on monday, also in nickel version.
:party:
Hi Eddy,
What about the block for the Maximus III? when will it be avaible to buy?
bye ;)
Next week we'll have them available.Quote:
Originally Posted by cristyjocker
Prototype was confirmed in the beginning of last week.
This block makes me want to buy this board because of it :D
Could we expect any eVGA P55 full board blocks in future?
Thanks.
How about the Gene? I checked your website and there is no mosfet support for it. Of course you could do a FC block or a block like the Swiftech NBMAX.
anything for the Maximus III Extreme