FYI : The new 8800GT layout is different

[metro.cl]

you need to voltmod the cards, temps wont hold your overclock.

I'm at 50ºC full load and it doesnt help much

[ElEctric_EyE]

lol, as I've understood, none?

[Eddie3dfx]

So from what I can see, I would just need to remove the G80 base off my mcw60 and use the regular one.
Apply ramsinks to the memory, but where are the vregs and is their anything else that should be cooled?
There is a chip that has a plastic or white piece over it.. I'm curious to what that is

I get my gt on thursday and It will be naked and partying right away

[Ub3r-L33ch]

So from what I can see, I would just need to remove the G80 base off my mcw60 and use the regular one.
Apply ramsinks to the memory, but where are the vregs and is their anything else that should be cooled?
There is a chip that has a plastic or white piece over it.. I'm curious to what that is

I get my gt on thursday and It will be naked and partying right away

Your 8800GT is a whore ... LOL

[f4lcon]

So at the moment just the Vadim's block is compatible with 8800gt?
I am pretty satisfied with my EK block ot the 2900XT, but that thing is just overheating my passive system (watercool mo-ra2 radiator) so I try to change the graphic card. 8800GT seems to be good, except that there are no suitable waterblocks... I do not want to spend another time the value of the card for a watercooler...
Would it be better, to use some gpu-only block with ramsinks? as somebody asked before, the card requires something else to cool (mosfets?)

[trendydark]

So at the moment just the Vadim's block is compatible with 8800gt?
I am pretty satisfied with my EK block ot the 2900XT, but that thing is just overheating my passive system (watercool mo-ra2 radiator) so I try to change the graphic card. 8800GT seems to be good, except that there are no suitable waterblocks... I do not want to spend another time the value of the card for a watercooler...
Would it be better, to use some gpu-only block with ramsinks? as somebody asked before, the card requires something else to cool (mosfets?)

You have a passive water cooling setup? How big is the radiator?

[f4lcon]

You have a passive water cooling setup? How big is the radiator?

the radiator could fit 3*3 12cm fans. is about 390*390mm
it is a serial production (german) 'watercool mo-ra2' and has 24 meter copper tube inside.
I can run my setup (c2d e6300, chipset, hd2900xt) without fans. the water gets 48-49 celsius after 3 or more hours of gaming, but usually in 2D is about 30-32 degrees. Water/room air Delta T is 10-12 celsius 2D, and 30 celsius 3D gaming. That's why i had to remove from the circle my HDD-block, 50 celsius water would just heat them.

[DVL73]

Hi there

I will receive my Zotac 8800GT tomorrow as I'm finally upgrading my GPU . I already have MCW60-R with 8800 + 2900 mounting options, plenty of Swiftech MC14 ramsinks and interestingly enough I have also some DD Maze leftovers from the past ... so I will have a play tomorrow and report back about the things, so that people know.

Judging from the naked 8800GT picture and regarding vreg cooling, I would say that couple of MC14's will do the job just fine ...it would be interesting to see how card is reacting to wc, as judging from the first reviews it's OC monster.

[ElEctric_EyE]

Hi there

I will receive my Zotac 8800GT tomorrow as I'm finally upgrading my GPU . I already have MCW60-R with 8800 + 2900 mounting options, plenty of Swiftech MC14 ramsinks and interestingly enough I have also some DD Maze leftovers from the past ... so I will have a play tomorrow and report back about the things, so that people know.

Judging from the naked 8800GT picture and regarding vreg cooling, I would say that couple of MC14's will do the job just fine ...it would be interesting to see how card is reacting to wc, as judging from the first reviews it's OC monster.

Thanks! We in the US are in the back of the line it seems, 8800GT not for sale here yet, so I am curious of your results on the MCW60 as I was about to purchase one this weekend.

[nullface]

Uff i hope my FC79 will fit, that would be awsome

[xenolith]

http://www.dangerden.com/

The MAZE5GPU Standard and Low Profile will fit the 8800GT. You will need RAMsinks for the RAM and the voltage regulators (about 14 total).

There will be a new full coverage block and the design is a couple days from being finalized. Then it will go through the machine process. Hopefully late next week!

[DD]-JERM

This will breath new life into the two Maze4's I have sitting here waiting to be used again.

[DVL73]

Right. Good news!

MCW60 (stock mount) and DD Maze4 are compatible with 8800GT layout I did managed to grab some free time tonight to fiddle with the blocks. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure:


Naked 8800GT:



You may notice that I marked the vreg areas with the red squares. You may now easily identify them.


Here is the MCW60, with ramsinks and vregsinks:



I'm on the 3/8" tubing and there is about 2-3mm clerance between the barb and the ramsinks. Just enough for the hose so there is no need for ramsinks cut as they are not on the way.


This is rather interesting. My ancient DD Maze4 (chrome edition):




Back side:




Perfect fit! So people, dust off your old Maze GPU blocks ... (if you have any). Although, not sure how much of the performance degradation we have with them when compared to the latest & greatest offerings. I guess not that much ...

On the side note, I'm really pleased with the uncluttered card layout and overall size. It's really rather "compact" (9" length) compared to stupidly long 8800GTX.

You may use your imagination for the vreg cooling, but I would say that solution from the above is probably acceptable. Still have to do some tests ... tomorrow ... can't wait

[ElEctric_EyE]

What was all the BS about a MCW60 not fitting?! Thanks for the pics!

[Darren1981]

THANKS !!! DVL73

nice work on that... seeing that the first few companys with 8800gt water blocks are going to be priced very high.. the whole demand vs price thingeeee

watch the price of the maze4 go up now

anyway thanks for the info great big help !!

PS. Hurry up and give us some test results :P

[Waterlogged]

What was all the BS about a MCW60 not fitting?! Thanks for the pics!

That was for the G80 mount that the 8800 GTX/GTS needed. The original mount was for 6800/7800/7900, among others, IIRC.

[CJ145]

DVL73:

Was the thermal paste from stock on good or was it a sloppy mess, and do you know what kind of paste it was?

[DVL73]

DVL73:

Was the thermal paste from stock on good or was it a sloppy mess, and do you know what kind of paste it was?

.... as the picture is probably worth more then thousands of words, here you go:



If you want gentle translation: messy-all-over-the-place-God-knows-from-where legitimate mud Let alone the thermal tape ...


By the way, I've just tested surface 2 surface contact between the MCW60 heatsink and the G92 core itself. It's really good:




AC MX-2 thermal paste was used. That's probably why I always preferred GPU only blocks in the past - perfect core contact and zero card flex. Additionally, you are not dumping the additional (usually unnecessary) heat in the loop (ram/vreg cooling) and you have maximum performance with minimum investment - but this is probably debatable for some of you.

[ElEctric_EyE]

Will your 3rd mount be the final? Thx for the update! I shoulda ordered yesterday, now everyone is out of stock. What a card NVidia gave us!!!!!!!!! And what a company EVGA is. I am trying to upgrade my 8800GTS320 to a 8800GT. We'll see how that goes...

[nullface]

Hm i guess a FC79 will not fit when i look at this image:

[jabtech]

I've heard that Swiftech is going to make a retention bracket so the Ramcool waterblock can be used with the MCW 60.

[Snyxxx]

Thanks for taking the time to post the picks. I am glad I kept the low profile Maze 4s around.

[iadstudio]

is it true that a volt mod is needed to really push this card? I plan to WC it but I wonder how much of the OC is held nack from temps and how much is voltage.

[jasyn]

so will the EK-FC79 Full Cover Waterblock for nVidia 7800/7900 Series work?

[antari]

Thank you very much DVL73!

When my water cooling kit arrives I plan to stick the MCW60 on my (arriving very soon hopefully) card, good to see it will fit easily. Thanks

[CJ145]

Thanks for the bottom pic. Guess I will be ripping it off to put some AS5 on until there is a new full cover block.