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  1. 04-23-2011, 08:59 AM #1
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    My custom waterblock for GTX480

    Dear users of XtremeSystems,
    this is my custom waterblock. Block is made the conventional milling and No CNC and NO program !!!
    Block has been made many problems... phew..
    For example soldering in one place

    Block material is copper(nickelplated),TOP is 10mm polycarbonate.


    Next is a description and pictures..


    Final product








    Block for videocard




    Other side videocard




    Backplate for GPU




    Preparing for mount waterblock

    GPU and memory is use thermal grease,for VRM and other is use thermal pad.
    Green- original 1mm thermal pads, Pink - 0,5mm thermal pads by Alphacool.





    Making Of

    Start was channel for the "O" Ring. Semi-finished is copper 120x10.
    Centering points is highly important for milling diameter and radius for rotary table.




    Chanel and O ring



    Channel miling for active area for waterblock




    Radius and diameter miling








    Almost finished front side waterblock




    Base for the block




    Almost finished...





    Last pics before nickleplated





    Block was acid(contamination cooking oil(threads) and flux for soldering )



    Nicklelplated block




    Block,O ring,TOP




    Conclusion and temperature tests

    Block is fully functional and my GTX 480 is icy
    For testing used Watercool MORA 2 Radiator and last version Furmark.

    Fully passive operation




    Using fans




    Special thanks

    grand master Gorelord for by Aquacool.cz - support

    Wroom and liquidtech (Nickelplated)


    A few words in conclusion,TOP is only BETA version. It will be another...
    To be continued, soon ....
    Last edited by gejmer; 04-23-2011 at 10:18 AM. Reason: further information :-(
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  2. 04-23-2011, 09:04 AM #2
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    Nice job, looks professional
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  3. 04-23-2011, 09:22 AM #3
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    That is damn impressive. Especially without the use of a CNC.
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  4. 04-23-2011, 09:30 AM #4
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    Wow, that's impressive! Having tried myself on a couple of cpu blocks on an all manual mill, I know how much time this stuff takes.

    It's also getting more and more rare to see anyone fabricate parts.

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  5. 04-23-2011, 09:46 AM #5
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    That looks fantastic, about how many hours did you spend at the mill?
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  6. 04-23-2011, 11:13 AM #6
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    Wow, extremely well milled, especially since it's copper !
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  7. 04-23-2011, 12:33 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alexandr0s View Post
    Wow, extremely well milled, especially since it's copper !
    My milling machine is very slow Only 1400RPM
    For small tools It is a problem.
    For channel of O oring is use milling cutter Ø 2,5 (2-fluted)
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  8. 04-23-2011, 12:38 PM #8
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    Very nice work I wish I had a mill, some day
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    Excellent milling and a beautiful block!
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  10. 04-24-2011, 03:58 AM #10
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    very nice work, looks proffessional !
    *jealous*
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  11. 04-24-2011, 07:45 AM #11
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    Woah :o It looks like EK block
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  12. 04-24-2011, 09:00 AM #12
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    WOW very impressive!
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    nice job
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  14. 09-24-2011, 02:38 PM #14
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    More pics... This is final appearance for my waterblock... CNC engraving,2x LED diode,SLI fiting and stop plug,all own made...



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  15. 09-24-2011, 06:12 PM #15
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    Absolutely impressive work!
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  16. 09-26-2011, 02:25 PM #16
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    Thanks for the many positive feedbacks... effort was
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  17. 09-29-2011, 09:11 AM #17
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    It blows me away with what some of you guys do on this site. That WB is impressive to say the least!! Good job man!
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    Update: Special top for Evga GTX 580






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    damn man so pro congrats !!!
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  20. 04-23-2013, 10:39 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by gejmer View Post
    Update: Special top for Evga GTX 580




    Wait, you can use a 480 block on a 580!?
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  21. 04-24-2013, 01:42 PM #21
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    Yes, compatibility is also 580. They are almost identical cards.









    Only 2 extra holes

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  22. 04-24-2013, 11:24 PM #22
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    wow wish I knew that and I would have upgraded to a 580 before they liquidated the stock...
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