EK FC 580GTX water block for the newest GF110 monster core

Dear XS users,

Most of the XS community knows me as an extreme overclocker, some of you might even know me as an extreme phase change cooling builder. Well, I've been working for EKWB since the beginning of November and I would like to show you our newest product - the full-cover graphics card water block EK FC 580 GTX.

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I have also done some preliminary testing on this particular water block. System specifications are provided below:

System:
Intel Core i7 970 CPU
ASUS Rampage III Extreme
3x2GB Exceleram Red Culvert (E30104A)
320GB Samsung Spinpoint F3
750W Seventeam V-Force PSU
Cooler Master Lab Test Bench
CPU cooling: 2-stage D.I.Y. cascade cooling (R-507/R-1150)

Cooling GPU:
- EK FC 580 GTX water block
- EK Coolstream RAD XT 360 (3x 120mm rad)
- 1x 120x25mm 2000rpm fan cooling the radiator
- Swiftech D5 Vario pump + EK-D5 X-TOP
- 12mm (1/2") ID tubing
- temperature measurement tool: Greisinger GTH 175/Pt, calibrated

Results:
- GPU: 940MHz, 1.125V (Vdroops to ~ 1.1V in load)
- MEM: 1152MHz
- Water temperature @ full load: oscilating @ 34.5-34.6°C

http://file.si/pfiles/130443/ekfx580gtx_test3.jpg

We still have some minor flaws to attend to but that should take us more than a day! :yepp: If you have any questions regarding this product don't hesitate to contact me!

Best Regards,
Niko :up:

Have you disable the trottle from the drivers with gpu-z ?

I don't think so (look at all the spikes on the graph)

Wow you are indeed extremeee! It is great to have another EK personel on board to deal with us!:D Thanks for the heads up!

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Originally Posted by Repliquant67

Have you disable the trottle from the drivers with gpu-z ?

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You mean using "/GTX580OCP"? No, I haven't thought of using that.

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Wow you are indeed extremeee! It is great to have another EK personel on board to deal with us! Thanks for the heads up!

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Thank you mingbogo! :up:

tiborrr: can you tell why there is mentioned (with bold at that) only one 120mm fan for gpu cooling? Is it one fan in addition to three ones on 3x120 section rad, or only one fan on that rad?
Though somehow i don't get both cases. - Why use big rad with only one fan, or where is need to blow extra air on watercooled gpu, where full cover cools also VRMs and mem, instead of core only like universal GPU waterblocks do.

he's cooling the rad with just one 120mm fan.

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Originally Posted by QuadDamage

he's cooling the rad with just one 120mm fan.

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Precisely. Only one fan because I wanted to run a warm water test. :up:

GREAT !

Im really waiting for this block. I dont like how the DD GTX580 block look.

Ill take 2 !

some people expect

core 1000mhz form WC GTX580

i dont mean to jump in without knowing much
but isnt 48fps really low for 800x600 0xAA?

I have added system pictures in the first post as promised.

@Manicdan: I don't know about the frames in Furmark, but I know 3DMark numbers. These are not so bad I think:

(same working conditions as stated above)

http://file.si/pfiles/130499/3dmv_32...-1152_4885.jpg

Best Regards,
N. :up:

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

I have added system pictures in the first post as promised.

@Manicdan: I don't know about the frames in Furmark, but I know 3DMark numbers. These are not so bad I think:

(same working conditions as stated above)

Best Regards,
N. :up:

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can yo show a temperature history while running vantage?, lets see if it goes above 46C

I'm sorry but I haven't ran any monitoring software during this particular run :shrug:. Tough crowd It seems, will have in mind next time I re-run it! :)

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

I'm sorry but I haven't ran any monitoring software during this particular run :shrug:. Tough crowd It seems, will have in mind next time I re-run it! :)

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sorry i dont mean to be tough, just making sure theres no weird anomalies.

if somehow the furmark run was throttling, then the temps we saw could be much lower than an ingame experience. and vantage does a decent job of heating up those gpus.

Wow! those are great results. I can't wait to get my hands on one.

I can't wait for this block... I want to preorder as soon as the stores here in the U.S. allows for it... I do have one question, Will you guys be accompany this block with a new nickel back plate like you have available for the 480 GTX?

Power throttling can be disabled for 580. Rises power usage .. noticeably. :)

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Originally Posted by 3dchipset

I can't wait for this block... I want to preorder as soon as the stores here in the U.S. allows for it... I do have one question, Will you guys be accompany this block with a new nickel back plate like you have available for the 480 GTX?

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Yes, backplates will come in nickel plate version as well as in regular black. Backplates will be widely available in two weeks while the actual EK-FC580 GTX waterblock will start shipping in the beginning of the next week.

Thanks tiborr for the update. You recommend which U.S. reseller will get first props or "more demand"? :-p

when is the release date? :)

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Originally Posted by junkun13

when is the release date? :)

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The answer to your question was right there just 2 posts above.

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

while the actual EK-FC580 GTX waterblock will start shipping in the beginning of the next week.

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Hi tiborrr, I've picked up one of these blocks but I've heard of a few people having issues with compression fittings (BP in particular) not working on the top plugs (PCB clearence issue?). Are you guys aware of any such problem? I don't want to tear things appart before having the appropriate fittings at my disposal.

I have clearance issue with Feser compression fittings ... cant use it. ( 1/2ID 3/4OD )

You can use it. you have to use an extender piece. That's what I used on my ek 580gtx block. Same tubing size. 1/2 x 3/4

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Originally Posted by 3dchipset

You can use it. you have to use an extender piece. That's what I used on my ek 580gtx block. Same tubing size. 1/2 x 3/4

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The extender dont work for me :(

Wow! That sucks then. Is it the fittings your using? I'm using bitspower fittings?

Im using Bits 1/2 all the way. But i ordered Feser compression for my GTX580 to make it "classier" but it wont fit.

Boulard, have you tried any BP fittings on your blocks? It's not the end of the world if I need to use a normal fitting, it would just be a shame not to use these compresions ( won't use extenders )

Im 100% fine to use straight BP fittings ... its just a lil less "classi" ! i could use larger spacer from koolance or other companie.

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@boulard that a DD torturerack?

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Originally Posted by Johnny87au

@boulard that a DD torturerack?

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Sticker says Tecnofront. ;)

+1 Waterlogged ;)

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Originally Posted by Waterlogged

Sticker says Tecnofront. ;)

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i thought it was just a sticker, tbh never herd of tecnofront :shrug:

http://www.tecnofront.com/

My case : http://www.tecnofront.com/hwd_01_it.htm

Buyed from Perfomances PCs.

thanks

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Originally Posted by Johnny87au

i thought it was just a sticker, tbh never herd of tecnofront :shrug:

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Not surprised, they don't seem to be too popular outside Italy or central Europe, and tbh, some of their acrylic res's look to be of questionable construction.

all card will fun with WC

@Waterlogged: Their benchtable seems fine to me. Although I'm a fan od Coolermaster's Lab Test Bench. The only downside - it doesn't have a PCI bracket holder therefor the card with heavy FC wateblocks or LN2 pots tend to wobble a bit :P. I have to get a few pieces of the holder machined and bent to fit :D

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

@Waterlogged: Their benchtable seems fine to me. Although I'm a fan od Coolermaster's Lab Test Bench. The only downside - it doesn't have a PCI bracket holder therefor the card with heavy FC wateblocks or LN2 pots tend to wobble a bit :P. I have to get a few pieces of the holder machined and bent to fit :D

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Which I didn't mention. ;) It's just some of their earlier cylinder res's that P-PC's still have that look a bit iffy. The new Delrin models look pretty decent though, I'm tempted to get a nano if they show up @ P-PC's.

So if I have Bitspower 1/2 3/4" I will need to use some kind of extender?

We're at EK are designing a new waterblock for GeForce 580 GTX with built-in brass standoffs.

Best Regards,
Niko :up:

tiborr: what are flow differences between the blocks? I'm guessing that microfins are much more resistive then old basic waves?

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tiborr: Does new revision have different base only, or block top has been modified too? If former, maybe you could think about some upgrade program with only replacement base being sold separately?

When will this GTX580+ be released? Can't find it in Australia yet.

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Originally Posted by tiborrr

We have prepared the new revision of EK-580GTX series water block..

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Ah, dang. I just ordered a block for my 580. Oh well..

Yeah not real happy my block is obsolete. Those temp differences are huge.

Indeed... just bought mine as well... :(

Now I have to do another NV roundup... damnit.

:D

You can handle that Skinnee, no worries :p

Lovely block EK !!

Just wanted to do an ATI/AMD one before another NV is all... Dedicated GPU test bench could care less, more of my own preference. :)

Finally picked up a 580 last week.

So what's the story with this newer GTX+ block? As in will it fit BP 3/8 x 5/8 compression fittings?

Darn, I have yet to get my rig up and running, and my GPU WB is already outdated. :(

Any plans on non-reference GTX 580 blocks for the ASUS Cu card?

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger

Any plans on non-reference GTX 580 blocks for the ASUS Cu card?

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@Gunslinger: I cannot say anything at the moment.

anyone can confirm whether this FC580GTX+ block is compatible with Palit GTX580 Twin Fan version?
http://www.palit.biz/palit/vgapro.php?id=1417

It isn't.

The Palit twin fan (part # with 10CB in it) is the same PCB design as the Gainward/MSI non reference cards (AFAIK). EK has the FC580 GW block for those.

If you can find a single fan (p/n with 09CB in it) then the GTX+ will fit.

I ended up selling my unused Palit and getting a BFG card instead.

(Palit also put warranty stickers over the screws - BFG and Zotac do not).

If it has a DisplayPort connector on it, it isn't a reference card. Reference cards have two DVI and one mini-HDMI only.

HTH
J

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Originally Posted by brammers

It isn't.

The Palit twin fan (part # with 10CB in it) is the same PCB design as the Gainward/MSI non reference cards (AFAIK). EK has the FC580 GW block for those.

If you can find a single fan (p/n with 09CB in it) then the GTX+ will fit.

I ended up selling my unused Palit and getting a BFG card instead.

(Palit also put warranty stickers over the screws - BFG and Zotac do not).

If it has a DisplayPort connector on it, it isn't a reference card. Reference cards have two DVI and one mini-HDMI only.

HTH
J

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Thanks for the advice bro!