Any blocks for new 470/480 cards?

[Shoggy]

A few more information.

The development of our new aquagrafx fullcover block for GTX 480 cards has been finished today. The block is made of 2kg copper and weighs approx. 850g after the production process. The bas is 10mm thick and offers a very fine slot structure (0,3mm) above the GPU. The cover is made of stainless steel and has a laser engraving on it.

This time we use distance pieces for all threads. They are pre-assembled so you don't have to fumble around with them. All surfaces which have contact to the GPU/RAM/VRM are high gloss polished.

To solve the problem with the voltage regulators and the fact that there are no useful threads nearby we include a backplate. It is made of stainless steel and also uses distance pieces. A stripe of foam rubber below the backplate pushes the voltage regulators and the GPU against the block to ensure an optimal cooling performance.

Also new is the delrin connection terminal which we moved to the side of the block. It is fixed with three screws and offer two G1/4" threads in both directions. Of course two sealing plugs are included.
Very soon we will offer other connection terminals which will allow you to easily install SLI setups with several cards.

The delivery of the block will start next week. Price is 89.90 EUR (~101.00 USD w/o German VAT).
Pre-orders are already possible.

We are currently preparing an installation video and also a making-of-video of this block so you will know what you get

And finally: some photos






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Installation Video on YouTube

[p2501]

Good price, beautiful backplate solution. Bravo!

[alejo]

Shoggy, any info on a 470 gtx block?

[Shoggy]

Should follow next week

[Shoggy]

Sorry for pushing that up...

We have modified the backplate a bit further. It is also covering the GPU now:





The installation video on YouTube has been also updated

[bito]

What is the purpose of the back plate ?
Does it help with cooling at all or is it just to stiffen the assembly ?
Thanks and great looking waterblock

[BentQ]

hi shoggy, that's a really nice looking waterblock!!!! i see it on your company website, but i was just wondering when will it be available in the US? i got a GTX 480 coming and i really like your water-block's design. it goes well with my HEATKILLER 3.0. thanks.

[Shoggy]

@bito: underneath two spots you place a piece of rubber foam which pushes against the back of the card so the voltage regulators and GPU have proper contact to the block. Especially the voltage regulators are a bit problematic since you do not have any useful mounting holes in the card nearby.

@BentQ: if you want it as fast as possible I recommend to order it directly in our webshop. The resellers in the USA order only from time to time so it takes a while until they have the current blocks available.