Does EK have GTX280 and HD4870 FC blocks coming soon ?

[lyl]

After presenting the aquagrafx G200 for the coming GTX280 cards a simple SLI assembly was often wished by several users.

We have followed this wish and the result is the Xconnect, which can be used for all copper coolers of the current aquagrafx (except for 9800 GX2) and aquagratix series, so it is not only suitable for Nvidias SLI but also for ATIs Crossfire.

The Xconnect is manufactured from delrin and has G 1/4 " threads. The water flows behind each other through the connected coolers.

Currently the Xconnect is only an idea and we would like to hear your opinion, whether you would buy something like that or not or which changes or improvements should be done.

http://www.aqua-computer-systeme.de/...num=1211990713

Thats where i grabbed the pic from

[Logos]

@ lyl, what about starting a new thread about the XConnect? Do you want to do it? I think it's worth it. If you don't I will

actually it's been already mentioned here by Shoggy from AC:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...0&postcount=32

but still, a new thread...

[Logos]

OK then, done, here:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...32#post3109532

[Shocker003]

if AC will adopt EK´s sli system they have to work over time to keep up with supplies. Lovely blocks but the connectors sucks because the buyers have less options while building unlike EK and DD blocks; Lyl is just an example. I hope SHOGGY will talk with their block designers.

[santiagodraco]

All the companies are participating in and enjoying the N00b-fication of the computer market with reckless abandon.

OCZ, in all its wisdom, moved from copper channels for it FleXXX ram to all aluminum, complete with aluminum four way splitters.

Its a huge market of TT/Koolance/Zalman users out there. Even Swiftech has all but abandoned the high end market for all-in-one minature N00b kits.

Good thing too. That hugh market is getting us some pretty great blocks and parts from Koolance, including their GPU blocks. As for Zalman/TT wc, well, still not worth considering.

[ripken204]

where are the 4870 blocks

[lyl]

In production of course!

[Logos]

where are the 4870 blocks

Aqua Computer version on the way as well
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...8&postcount=10

[ripken204]

In production of course!

yep, that's one of the blocks, hopefully these are available soon!

[jarvo1]

I ordered Ek-FC280 GTX blocks is the Backplate? or for now we must arrange with 8 Backplate to ram bga?

+1

So does the EK 280 block come with the aluminium backplate?

I'm guessing yes but I'd like to make sure before I go ahead and order a couple

***EDIT***
NM, found the answer in another thread and no it doesn't come with the backplate, guess I'll hang on for a week or two

Hi!

The back ram cooler in also in manufacturing.
Firstly we will release alu backplate, then in 2 weeks block for back RAMs that will be compativble with all EK 280 GTX blocks.

[Repliquant67]

I receive today in France my waterblock for my BFG 280GTX. Quality is nice. Better than my first EK waterblock I bought for my 8800GTX
Now I am waiting than EK release the seconde block for the ram to mount everything.
Some rechange screw and more than one pad for the ram would be nice

[lyl]

Has it been confirmed that the D-tek FuZion GFX 2 does fit on a 4870? Need to know, thanks

[Shoggy]

where are the 4870 blocks

Here

[mstrmold]

Has it been confirmed that the D-tek FuZion GFX 2 does fit on a 4870? Need to know, thanks

Straight from Petra's mouth via email question I sent him:

The FuZion GFX 2 does include a mounting bracket which is compatible with the HD 4870.

I should know by tomorrow or Wednesday depending on when the UPS guy drops it off. I'll be sticking it onto a Leadtek HD4870 and I'll let you know.

[lyl]

I should know by tomorrow or Wednesday depending on when the UPS guy drops it off. I'll be sticking it onto a Leadtek HD4870 and I'll let you know.

Yeah, I'll take petras word that they fit. I wanna see a pic

Ill probably be getting one soon as well. What RAMsinks are you using? Putting 'sinks on the v-regs too?

[mstrmold]

I've ordered the Swiftech MC14 copper 16 pin RAMsinks. VREG is totally possible. From what I've read on other forums, the GDDR5 memory doesn't get hot but the V Regulators do.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

why is ek and DD dragging their feet so much on the 4870 im about to go out and pick up some mcw-60's and a swif 320 at micro center tomorrow im so darn impatient

[lyl]

why is ek and DD dragging their feet so much on the 4870 im about to go out and pick up some mcw-60's and a swif 320 at micro center tomorrow im so darn impatient

I dont know. I thought they were starting production of them last week and would be available this week. Its just a waiting game...

In the mean time, I've decided I might not even get a full-cover block

[C38368]

I dont know. I thought they were starting production of them last week and would be available this week. Its just a waiting game...

In the mean time, I've decided I might not even get a full-cover block

I'm almost to that point! I've recently been acquiring bits and pieces for a new rebuild, which is pretty much hinging for the moment on an HD4870 and a block for it. I really want a full cover block this time aorund, just because I've never used one before, but I just don't know if I have patience!

[leo_bsb]

I am in the same boat.
I'll buy my 4870 this weekend and I hope the FC blocks are released this week so I can buy one and use my friend's baggage for shipping

[adam9977]

Out of stock ATM, but at least they're up!!

http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=292

[Eddy_EK]

Hi!

The problem with supplying the samples of the cards is the reason for taking us so long to make the block for radeons 4850/4870.
They had very stricted security for these cards and I had to use all my connections even to get it when they came out :S

Blocks will be available on monday...

Some 3D pictures from the program (not 3D render):

[lyl]

Good eye, i was checking the site daily, but you beat me to it this morning :P (damn work)

How does a US buyer fend for one of these? Never bought from EK before

Edit: Thanks for posting, Eddy. Block looks nice as expected. Now i have to decide a flavor

[C38368]

Yay! Now I can go even deeper into debt! =P

Glad to see that they're nearing release. Hope to see them show up here in the hot little hands of US retailers soon!

[ripken204]

Eddy - have you shipped out to any US retailers yet? if so, which ones?