Thermals and hydraulic to follow, will be available in all four versions, optional single-slot bracket. Ktnxbai!
Thermals and hydraulic to follow, will be available in all four versions, optional single-slot bracket. Ktnxbai!
Last edited by tiborrr; 02-29-2012 at 08:43 AM.
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2x6 pins
is this hd7950?
Dunno what this is, I know it's early alpha board with 6+6 instead of 6+8. Everything else is legit
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Can we expect a plexi version on launch?
Indeed, all four versions (copper plexi, copper acetal, EN plexi, EN acetal) are going to be released simultaneously.
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is there a reason that the metal plate is not polished up at all, the rest looks nice, but can we get an internal shot.
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Imho it might look interesting to replace just metal part with something transparent, maybe with led.
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tiborrr are those waterblocks for reference HD7970?
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Visible metal parts on a waterblock is the number one reason I always buy EK waterblocks... Because they don't have metal parts exposed. This one does and it doesn't add to the aesthetics of the block in my opinion. I prefer a clean acetal/plexi only cover. The metal plate is acceptable on black acetal but I think it'll look terrible on a plexi block. As I was planning to upgrade to a HD7970 from a HD5850 I hope the plexi block wont have this metal exposed. I'd hate to buy an other brands waterblock.
Also, on every new block I see more and more incisions (at the PCI bus). This adds to the "gamer" look but makes the block less "neat" or clean. If something doesn't add to the peformance and doesn't really add to the aesthetics either then why add it? I think EK is trying to outdo itself design wise.
Last edited by TJ Tom; 12-29-2011 at 05:50 AM.
I like the "stripe touch" there, overall a good design. Any internals? Too bad i just setteled with a 6970+EK FC6970V2, or I would concider this
fact: stripes makes things go faster
looks good to me though, awaiting pictures of other versions and internals/back.
i was worried about the PCB being red instead of black, but now i kinda like the red since it accents the black nicely (and my build is red/black anyway)
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and dramatically increase dust collecting and adds more pain to clean stuff upfact: stripes makes things go faster
Says the guy who prefers red PCB over black PCB... I think the whole community can disagree on that one. Red PCB was for the 90's :p
Anyway, the way the block looks now I don't think I will considder it. I'm going to wait for the plexi version though, maybe the stripes aren't as obvious and the overall look will be better? Metal plate must go though
Unless you are using some of those Silverstone cases, I dont think your going to be able to see the WB anyway...
Reference board is black and 6+8 pin, i know cause i have one pumping my rig today.
According to EK response on Facebook, this is early production board, thus the 2 x 6pin pci-e and red pcba! I had a couple of bad experiences with EK blocks recently due to the removable standoff's, why do EK persist in making waterblocks like this? AquaTuning are also taking preorders for their block. I expect to see more as we get closer to 9 Jan. I am finally upgrading my gpu solution to a single 7970 and watercooling it. It looks like this 28nm gpu is going to be a serious overclocker. I have read reports of the core easily hitting the overdrive limits of 1.175ghz...
Single card with performance close to 6950's in Xfire, yes please....
Can we expect these to be released around the same time as the 7970's?
What about the 7950?
I don't get the metal plate. Will it come into contact with the coolant? Looks like it could be a corrosion problem if one only runs distilled. Also looks like another area for a leak.
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