Swiftech unveils Apogee XT new flagship waterblock

[Main]

Installing 2 of these tomorrow!!! Can't wait.

keep us updated

[amopresunto]

Is this AMD Phenom 2 BE 965 compatible?

Have not seen other replies, so....

Per the Swiftech site.....

"Hold-down plates for other processors, such as AMD's and server platforms will be released in the coming weeks and available in option."

[nsx241]

So, any updates on actual performance update and/or reviews? Debating between a HK 3.0 or this.

[Vapor]

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days.

[nsx241]

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days.

Awesome vapor, can't wait to check it out.

[slamz]

I've noticed you can get a 775 mount for free if you buy one of these. Do I need to get in contact with the supplier or actually with swiftech to get this? As i have 775 at the moment, but will be upgrading to i7 when funds allow...

[gabe]

I've noticed you can get a 775 mount for free if you buy one of these. Do I need to get in contact with the supplier or actually with swiftech to get this? As i have 775 at the moment, but will be upgrading to i7 when funds allow...

yes, contact michelle@swiftech.com. if you already have a swiftech block, you do not need anything. just re-use the existing back-plate, they are the same.

[JoeBar]

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days.

Eagerly waiting...

[slamz]

yes, contact michelle@swiftech.com. if you already have a swiftech block, you do not need anything. just re-use the existing back-plate, they are the same.

ah ok, awesome, will do when I by the xt block do i need any proof of purchase? as I'd like to have the mountings when the block comes so i can use it.

[EvilClocker]

Gabe is the 1156 Bracket just a Backplate? or do you get a new bracket to go on the block also ?

[Vapor]

The 1156 will be just a backplate...the stock bracket can do 775, 1156, and 1366 (and advertises 771, but I thought that wasn't a square-hole design, so IDK about that).

[ohms]

Hey Gabe any time frame on when the AM3 backplate will be released?

[gabe]

ah ok, awesome, will do when I by the xt block do i need any proof of purchase? as I'd like to have the mountings when the block comes so i can use it.

Yes you do

Gabe is the 1156 Bracket just a Backplate? or do you get a new bracket to go on the block also ?

Just a back-plate

The 1156 will be just a backplate...the stock bracket can do 775, 1156, and 1366 (and advertises 771, but I thought that wasn't a square-hole design, so IDK about that).

I need to clear some confusion here In the Motherboard and CPU compatibility secton, we advertise: "The Apogee™ XT is shipped with a universal hold-down plate and retention mechanism compatible with all Intel® Core™ desktop (in bold also on the site) processors: socket 775, socket 1156, and socket 1366. ."

Socket 771 is not Desktop class, it's server class.

I think the confusion comes from the fact that in the Performance section we say "Mechanical design of the copper base plate is optimized for Intel® socket LGA 771, 775, 1156 and 1366"

Hey Gabe any time frame on when the AM3 backplate will be released?

The AM2/AM3 bracket is in production.It will also include mounting holes for Xeon (771) server class platforms.

ETA is 4 weeks.

[ohms]

The AM2/AM3 bracket is in production.It will also include mounting holes for Xeon (771) server class platforms.

ETA is 4 weeks.

ACK!

[EvilClocker]

Gabe, any Updates on the Backplate for 1156 ?

[EvilClocker]

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ? Currently running a Coolit System Boreas with (2) Freezone Elites in the loops.. Water Temp stay around 19-20C

I am Currently Using a EK Supreme Gold Block. and with vcore at 1.39 running 4ghz With HT on my I7 860 full load 62-64-59-65 Water Temps 19.6C Been running Prime95 for 8hrs and counting

hoping the XT Block will help

[faster3200]

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ? Currently running a Coolit System Boreas with (2) Freezone Elites in the loops.. Water Temp stay around 19-20C

I am Currently Using a EK Supreme Gold Block. and with vcore at 1.39 running 4ghz With HT on my I7 860 full load 62-64-59-65 Water Temps 19.6C Been running Prime95 for 8hrs and counting

hoping the XT Block will help

XT should be better. Less restrictive (and according to Gabe less flow sensitive) and Swiftech's numbers plus Vapor's GTZ numbers make me think this will be a better performer too.

[punkrockpolak]

Done with testing as of ~1 hour ago

Working on the write-up, should be up the next couple days.

Can't wait to see the results

[gabe]

Gabe, any Updates on the Backplate for 1156 ?

Should hopefully be there end of week or early next.

Gabe also, does the XT Block work ok with 1/4 tubing on low flow systems ?

Vapor should publish results today or tomorrow. Just read the article

[Ketzer7]

Vapor should publish results today or tomorrow. Just read the article

Wow, he's calling you out Vapor! haha

[EvilClocker]

I am hoping the Xt block is alot better then my EK Supreme Gold.. Because I got my water down to 18C last nite running Full Load Prime 95 and my cpu temps dont change much.. appears my block doesnt do a good job transfering heat

[Eddy_EK]

I am hoping the Xt block is alot better then my EK Supreme Gold.. Because I got my water down to 18C last nite running Full Load Prime 95 and my cpu temps dont change much.. appears my block doesnt do a good job transfering heat

I doubt the temps did not change. As the temp shold fall almost equally like water temp.

[EvilClocker]

eddy, the temps are not changing very much as my water gets colder.. I think its because I am using 1/4 tubing like I said in my previous post. "cpu temps dont change much" I am using a Koolance pump that does 7 L/Min with 2.6m Head Preassure.. This is on a Core I7 860 4ghz with HT On 1.39 Vcore

[Bodkin]

Any idea on UK availability?

[Boogerlad]

gabe, Will you guys sell the mounting bracket, screws, springs and backplates seperately as a mounting kit from the xt? It would be good for guys that lost it or want to mount their own waterblocks. I like the swiftech mounting.