New EK CPU block!!

[De5tr0yer]

Anyone else with this block, got any results to post yet?

RLM

I do

I ordered 88gt nickle plated and ek supreme, but unfortunately kept the rad from TT kandalf LCS tower as i didn't have enough money


As my 8800gt broke down before I put on the block, i can only post results from a loop: res->ddc-1t (modded plus)->ek supreme->TT rad->res

Must say I'm pretty satisfied as I know the rad sucks... up to 7C drop from TT waterblock (before up to 52, now 45C), cpu@ 3500 1.34V, tried a bit @4000 1.6V, around 59C... this rad sucks
some pics:

the backplate made of 2 TT holders, and still it bends the motherboard (DO NOT USE):


And how is it situated on my mbo:


and a teaser 88GT pic

[shabranigdo]

I do

I ordered 88gt nickle plated and ek supreme, but unfortunately kept the rad from TT kandalf LCS tower as i didn't have enough money


As my 8800gt broke down before I put on the block, i can only post results from a loop: res->ddc-1t (modded plus)->ek supreme->TT rad->res

Must say I'm pretty satisfied as I know the rad sucks... up to 7C drop from TT waterblock (before up to 52, now 45C), cpu@ 3500 1.34V, tried a bit @4000 1.6V, around 59C... this rad sucks
some pics:

the backplate made of 2 TT holders, and still it bends the motherboard (DO NOT USE):


And how is it situated on my mbo:


and a teaser 88GT pic

What backplate are you using, that looks real sturdy. Did that come with the EK supreme?
Edit: NVM I see your caption now, its early need coffee.

[mouawad]

they're the same backplates that come with the big typhoon and they bend like CRAZY

[RubberDuck]

Man I just can't get over how sexy that looks. Keep us posted on the Temps ya get.

[Jupiler]

Well,
I have some bad news.
The block won't fit on my Gigbayte P35-DQ6 (rev. 1.0), as it is blocked by the mosfet cooler.
The mounting plate is about 3mm to long, and trying to mount it vertically is no option either, as the NB is to big and blocks the cooler too.
Bummer.

No I have to think what I'm gonna do.
Return the block to the store I bought and ask a refund, or choose another block.
Damn'.

[shabranigdo]

Well,
I have some bad news.
The block won't fit on my Gigbayte P35-DQ6 (rev. 1.0), as it is blocked by the mosfet cooler.
The mounting plate is about 3mm to long, and trying to mount it vertically is no option either, as the NB is to big and blocks the cooler too.
Bummer.

No I have to think what I'm gonna do.
Return the block to the store I bought and ask a refund, or choose another block.
Damn'.

If its just the plate being 3mm long can't just file it down some?

[Jupiler]

If its just the plate being 3mm long can't just file it down some?

That might be an option, but that's not what I intend to do.
I didn't pay for it so I have to mod it afterwards so it would fit my board.
I have another rig with the Abit QuadGT, but my intention was to test it in my primary rig, on my brand new Q6600.

Xilikon :

I already Pm'ed Eddy this morning so that he's aware of this issue.
Like you said, maybe he can make some changes to the mounting plate, so it fits all boards with no problem.

[RLM]

that's a bummer.

RLM

[Jupiler]

You're right about that.
That's why I liked the mounting plates with the Fuzion, 1 for Intel and 1 for AMD.

[JoeBar]

That might be an option, but that's not what I intend to do.
I didn't pay for it so I have to mod it afterwards so it would fit my board.
I have another rig with the Abit QuadGT, but my intention was to test it in my primary rig, on my brand new Q6600.

That's not good...

When i saw the block, i thought that it may have clearance probs in new motherboards. I think that with new mb coolers and limited space due to many mosfets will force wb designers to have separate AMD/Intel mounting plates.

BTW i've seen a guy with an Apogee GT having clearance probs with a Maximus. So it'll probably have with EK's also.

Of course i have to mention EK's quick response to this. His support is top notch as always...

[Jupiler]

You got a point.
If you see what kind of coolers those manufacturers put on their chipsets /mosfets etc... no wonder it sometimes gets difficult to install another cooler.
After seeing a pic of the Asus maximus, no wonder the GT would barely fit.

[qdemn7]

Well,
I have some bad news.
The block won't fit on my Gigbayte P35-DQ6 (rev. 1.0), as it is blocked by the mosfet cooler.

Dam that sucks, I was looking forward to your results.