Swiftech Epsilon HD6990 & Komodo 6900-V2

[gabe]

Epsilon HD6990 for Radeon HD6990

We are expecting the sample for validation Monday, and should proceed with production within days thereafter.

ETA for public release is 4/15/2011.

Specs:

True Full-cover construction: uses all PCB mount points
Elongated to work and fit the stock back-plate
(2) 0.6x0.6mm pin matrix
Moderate flow restriction
Hard TIM on GPU & VR's
Pre-installed Memory Pads for memory
Black Acetal Housing
Chrome plated 110 Copper base
Safe Standoff installation
Smooth fly-cut GPU areas (as in Komodo HD6900)

Will begin test reports next weeks.

Here are some 3-d renders.






Re. Komodo HD6900-2

The Komodo HD6900 full cover waterblock is now available in 2 versions making it compatible with both PCB revisions of AMD's reference design for the Radeon HD 6970.

In particular, this now enables compatibility with the following recently released Radeon HD6970 models:

PowerColor PCS+ AX6970,
SAPPHIRE 100311-2SR ,
VisionTek 900353.

It is expected that more models from different brands using the revised PCB will be released in the near future.

check here for full compatibility list and pictures of the AMD reference PCB revisions.

Users who purchased the HD6900 and have a rev2 PCB board are entitled to a free upgrade of the VR plate within 90 days from date of purchase.

[defect9]

very nice!

[Church]

Gabe: i see new swiftech logo on it. Love alchemy symbol background story of it . BTW, what would you think of adding sticker to backplate aswell? After all in common non inverted case motherboard layouts backplate is what seen first from side/from above. For such sticker .. i suggest two - of smaller square shape on each gpu core cutouts, with just swiftech logo on them (bigger though then logo on front side).

[gabe]

Gabe: i see new swiftech logo on it. Love alchemy symbol background story of it . BTW, what would you think of adding sticker to backplate aswell? After all in common non inverted case motherboard layouts backplate is what seen first from side/from above. For such sticker .. i suggest two - of smaller square shape on each gpu core cutouts, with just swiftech logo on them (bigger though then logo on front side).

Skinnee also sent me a note about this. it's a good idea. Not too sure I understand your suggestion as to shape though. I was going to make a generic swiftech logo sticker that ppl can place anywhere.

[Church]

gabe: i thought something like in this pic.

[RacingTurtle]

Really does look very nice.
This has got to be one of the most anticipated blocks in a while, I cant wait to slap one of these suckers on and see what my card can do when its kept nice and cool!

[gabe]

Really does look very nice.
This has got to be one of the most anticipated blocks in a while, I cant wait to slap one of these suckers on and see what my card can do when its kept nice and cool!

I should have test results next week.

[bundymania]

WOW what a huge monster block !

[gabe]

WOW what a huge monster block !

The sample for validation is already here..

Some pics before we put it on the bench.




This shows the size of PCB relative to waterblock - cover sticker isn't made yet. final block will have larger radii in edges.

[Martinm210]

Any internals for us science geeks?...

[gabe]

Any internals for us science geeks?...

You mean to inspire my competition even before I relase the product?

Nah, I'll wait a bit

[Thomas FJ]

You mean to inspire my competition even before I relase the product?

Nah, I'll wait a bit

Sounds interesting as the look of your normal pin matrix and a flow path isn't big news

[Martinm210]

You mean to inspire my competition even before I relase the product?

Nah, I'll wait a bit

Good point..lok forward to your results!

[PatRaceTin]

6990 may reach core 1000 on water cool

[Utnorris]

"Users who purchased the HD6900 and have a rev2 PCB board are entitled to a free upgrade of the VR plate within 90 days from date of purchase."

That's friggin awesome Gabe. I don't know of any other company that does this for their customers. Can't wait to see how well your HD6990 block tames that beast, I bet it will allow for some decent overclocking, not to mention saving some folks hearing.

[gabe]

Sat 3-19-11 - Initial report

Ci7 920 @ 4.1 Ghz
Radeon HD6990 - enginerering sample -
Factory tag: Flickering line

09:00-13:00
Troubleshoot OS
Diagnostic: AMD driver polluted SSD likely
Action: Reformat - Re-install OS W7x64-ult

13:00-14:45
Goal: Establish baseline Stock Cooler
AUSUM mode enabled
Fan set to VCM* (100%)
Memory OC: not attempted

Max GPU OC under Vantage 950 Mhz
Vantage test result: 31,325

Max GPU OC under 3DM2011: 940 Mhz
Note: artifacts flickering lines confirmed
3DM 2011 test result: 7,888

*Vacuum Cleaner Mode


15:00-16:00
Epsilon HD6990 Installed

Furmark test results:

[Levesque]

Impressive. And everyone talking about how ''hot'' the 6990 is.

Can't wait to put a waterblock on mine.

Great results Gabe. Great block.

[skinnee]

I'm just glad to see you're not using Silenx fans anymore.

[Church]

Gabe: LOL at Vacuum Cleaner Mode

[gabe]

Here is an update with some benchmark data.

We have updated our test bench to a Sandy Bridge proc, running at 4.8Ghz.

The 6990 we are testing with the Epsilon cooling solution is an AMD sample, tagged with a "flicketing lines" slip, so it not a star by any stretch of the imagination, and I suppose not representative of what a retail version would do under water.

Despite the low temps in line with what was reported earlier, the Max OC remains relatively modest (for a water cooled card) at 980 / 1440. For reference, I've seen stock cooled cards run at up to 1 Ghz on air (in VC mode I suppose)

Here are the 3D Marks scores:






We are done with production, and should hopefully introduce the product to retail channels within a couple of weeks.

Oh, and I almost forgot.. If you are interest in a single-slot PCI solution for your prized Radeon HD6990, we got it covered.

[RacingTurtle]

Oh, and I almost forgot.. If you are interest in a single-slot PCI solution for your prized Radeon HD6990, we got it covered.

Nice! Looking forward to that.

[Johnny87au]

Awesome release gabe. mind i ask what epilson means ??

[Guapa5000]

Any plans for designing a Komodo/Epilson for the GTX 590?

[gabe]

It looks like Stephen picked up something nasty .. he's been feverish all week, glossy and transfixed eyes, barely responding to stimuli other than..

Extra voltage

I think he's caught the OC virus




Given his 9th overall ranking (single card) per HWBOT link, it looks like his test results are not that too bad afterall

Update... He just sent me another test result at 38821..
Where is this going to stop? I am scared now.

[MengNa]

Looks awesome! It makes me wanna change my 2 6970 to a 6990 just for the block!