100% COPPER GTX 580 Classified Custom Waterblock!

[nateman_doo]

Here is the whole post with all the prototypes, Cad designs, blood sweat & tears.

[chaotic]

I like your work man...when did you make new tec blocks?

[nateman_doo]

Thanks! This is the last TEC project I made:
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1184066

[The Jesus]

6 lbs of copper?!?!?!

[Waterlogged]

I see plexi soooo...not 100% copper.

[The Jesus]

I see plexi soooo...not 100% copper.

I'm pretty sure the build log he linked said 6 pounds of solid copper and probably the plexi on top of that. Either way, that's a ton of copper.

[nateman_doo]

heh, true. It was designed to be 100% copper, but in the end I didn't wanna hide the internals. So plexi it became :P

Yes, it is a hulk of copper. A bit excessive, but it was designed as a show piece.

[nateman_doo]

And a little bit of rubber too if that counts against the 100% :P

Here is the build log if anyone missed it:
goo.gl/p2gGF

[chaotic]

Thanks! This is the last TEC project I made:
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1184066

Yes i know about this...i mean new one

[gejmer]

Hmm...nice look
As inspiration was ancient boat:-)

[nateman_doo]

I don't understand the boat reference?

[nateman_doo]

Just some machining shots from the second block. The outer shell is just rough bandsaw cut.

Here is a 1/2-13 bolt sitting on the GPU area after the initial rough machining of the back:

[nateman_doo]

Block #2

Before O-ring:


After O-ring machining:

[nateman_doo]

Blocks 2, 3, & 4 in various stages of completion

[paulbagz]

Great work but that thing would need vertical stabilizing rails off HDD racks/bottom of the case imo.

Putting that much weight on a PCI-E slot (even with two securing screws on the PCI areas) is a bit much.

Any performance data?

-PB

[Hondacity]

Great work but that thing would need vertical stabilizing rails off HDD racks/bottom of the case imo.

Putting that much weight on a PCI-E slot (even with two securing screws on the PCI areas) is a bit much.

Any performance data?

-PB

Cardkeeper can help

[nateman_doo]

Great work but that thing would need vertical stabilizing rails off HDD racks/bottom of the case imo.

Putting that much weight on a PCI-E slot (even with two securing screws on the PCI areas) is a bit much.

Any performance data?

-PB

The motherboard will be stiffened by a dense foam used under it.

I got a 20°C or so reduction in load temps from the stock fan with Arctic silver alumina, a single triple rad, and 3 generic coolermaster quiet fans. Click on the original link for more info on the testing. The setup was pretty sub par, but that always leaves room for improvements.

[CrazyNutz]

I Love it It's nice to see a copper work of art. I'm so sick of all the nickle plated blocks.

[nateman_doo]

Thanks!

[nateman_doo]

MONEY SHOT!


Effective use of camouflage:

[Boulard83]

Great polish !