Swiftech unveils Apogee XT new flagship waterblock

[iandh]

does it clog up fast like the gtz waterblock lol..... one bad thing bout this waterblock so far imo. always clogs up in inlet port mostly .... can i take out that black spacer or does it wreck the flow( that half of moon looking black spacer)

These types of blocks (microchannel, micro pin-array) are best used with pure distilled water. I mentioned that several times in the GTZ thread and EK Supereme threads.

[anzial]

was anyone able to get two compression fittings on this one w/o rotating the inlet?

[Mazlov]

I am using Feser 3/8in. compression fittings on the XT, inlet is at the centre. The space between the in- and outlet is roughy 1mm, so I don't think 1/2in. will fit.

[millertime359]

was anyone able to get two compression fittings on this one w/o rotating the inlet?

yep, used a 45.

[Mazlov]

That would do the trick

[millertime359]

That would do the trick

Yea, the alt location seems to affect flow rate more than a couple of 45s, so just used the 45s.

[davidm71]

I read the alt position only reduces temps 1/4 degree. Thats pretty insignificant. Plus I guess you could do a silicone mod to reduce temps even lower as described in the Skinee labs article...

[davidm71]

Hi,
I'm planning on using 7/16 bitspower compression fittings and I was wondering if there's room in the middle inlet, will i need plumber tape, and why is the threaded male outlet on the bitspower compression fitting so short compared to standard barbs? Is that a problem?

Thanks.

[anzial]

Hi,
I'm planning on using 7/16 bitspower compression fittings and I was wondering if there's room in the middle inlet, will i need plumber tape, and why is the threaded male outlet on the bitspower compression fitting so short compared to standard barbs? Is that a problem?

Thanks.

No plumber tape. You will need to rotate the inlet, they'll be too close otherwise. Short thread is not a problem, after all what matters is the 0-ring.

[davidm71]

No plumber tape. You will need to rotate the inlet, they'll be too close otherwise. Short thread is not a problem, after all what matters is the 0-ring.

Thanks, good to know. What about buying new o-rings? Wonder how long they last. Anyhow excited to swap my waterblock but need a plan to make the switch painless...

Thanks.

[Wezly]

Not to beat a dead horse, but, anybody seen those AMD brackets?
Updated ETA, any stores with them...?

[millertime359]

I read the alt position only reduces temps 1/4 degree. Thats pretty insignificant. Plus I guess you could do a silicone mod to reduce temps even lower as described in the Skinee labs article...

Yep, temps are not a big difference, just flow rates were dropped some. Not certain if it would make a difference, although i didn't see a reason to take it as I had extra 45s sitting in to corner collecting dust.

I also wouldn't worry about the o-rings, should be fine.

[gmat]

Yep, temps are not a big difference, just flow rates were dropped some. Not certain if it would make a difference, although i didn't see a reason to take it as I had extra 45s sitting in to corner collecting dust.

What would be interesting to see is temp differences on quad cores - the block definitely has an orientation so some cores get hotter than others depending on it, what inlet position would produce the most consistent temps ?

[Arthur]

With the inlet rotated, the Apogee™ XT leaves plenty of room for large compression fittings

Thats really handy feature for all of us who wants to use the BP's large compression fittings.

[gabe]

Not to beat a dead horse, but, anybody seen those AMD brackets?
Updated ETA, any stores with them...?

We have them as of last week; just haven't had time to update our site. Just call Michelle in customer service at 310-753-0336 or toll free in the US at 1-888-857-9438, and she can help you out.

[millertime359]

What would be interesting to see is temp differences on quad cores - the block definitely has an orientation so some cores get hotter than others depending on it, what inlet position would produce the most consistent temps ?

I don't think it would matter seeing the inlet itself does not change. Gabe cut a channel into the inlet section. The normal position goes straight down to the block. The alt position has to make two hard 90 degree turns to get into the block. The water still enters the block in the same spot though.

[Garu]

We have them as of last week; just haven't had time to update our site. Just call Michelle in customer service at 310-753-0336 or toll free in the US at 1-888-857-9438, and she can help you out.

Hi Gabe,

Do you have some pictures of this baby?

[nipper575]

Just ordered mine from a Australian store, can't wait to get it in.

[Sil2]

Just ordered mine from a Australian store, can't wait to get it in.

PCCG?

I got mine about 3 weeks ago from Jabtech, they look like a great block but unfortunately inside some of the fins are bent, it doesnt bother me much though. I've already rotated my inlet to fit the BP 1/2" Black Matte compressions when they arrive today or tomorrow

[LockBreaker]

It looks astonishing Gabe. My new block for sure.

[andressergio]

Guys

Anyone installed this block on a GIGABYTE UD3P ? i have a TRUE 120 backplate with a DTEK FUZION V1 block now and i was goona buy the heatkiller till i saw this...Do i have to use another backplate ? or i can just use the one i got installed ?

Im runing a low vid 1,1875 quad at 4500 24/7 on 1,392vcore temps on a normal ambient till 24C are less than 45 idle sharing the loop with the GTX285 voltmoded...How do you compare this XT to the DTEK V1 ?

Cheers
Sergio

[nipper575]

PCCG?

I got mine about 3 weeks ago from Jabtech, they look like a great block but unfortunately inside some of the fins are bent, it doesnt bother me much though. I've already rotated my inlet to fit the BP 1/2" Black Matte compressions when they arrive today or tomorrow

Yeah mate.

I usually try to purchase in Australia just as I find it easier to RMA anything if I ever need to. The bent pins would be of no concern to me either as it has been stated that they don't really degrade the performance of the block.

[Sil2]

Gabe,

I'm having an issue with my Apogeee XT, I reversed the inlet so the BP black matte compressions would fit properly, the compression screws into the inlet hole fine but the compression fitting is very very tight in the outlet hole and it just refuses to go anymore. I don't know if this is a manufacturing fault or what since on your website it does have a picture with two compressions on the block.

Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: I am using Bitspower 1/2" Black Matte Compression Fittings.

[gabe]

Gabe,

I'm having an issue with my Apogeee XT, I reversed the inlet so the BP black matte compressions would fit properly, the compression screws into the inlet hole fine but the compression fitting is very very tight in the outlet hole and it just refuses to go anymore. I don't know if this is a manufacturing fault or what since on your website it does have a picture with two compressions on the block.

Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: I am using Bitspower 1/2" Black Matte Compression Fittings.

so if I understand, the inlet fitting fastens all the way down fine, but not the outlet fitting? Try two things: 1/ screw in our fitting in the outlet to see if it works and 2/ take the BP fitting that works fine in the inlet, and try it in the outlet.

let me know.

[Sil2]

so if I understand, the inlet fitting fastens all the way down fine, but not the outlet fitting? Try two things: 1/ screw in our fitting in the outlet to see if it works and 2/ take the BP fitting that works fine in the inlet, and try it in the outlet.

let me know.

Yes thats right.

Your fitting screws into the outlet fine, I tried the bp fitting that was in the inlet and put it in the outlet and it still refuses to screw in properly.

I'm thinking possibly that both holes have been tapered differently or something, Im unsure.