9800GX2 Water Blocks...

[gmcg]

Odd. I sent you one this morning (my time), 10:15AM. I'm looking at it right now in my 'sent items' folder in the XS PM bit.

Check your PM spam folder? I was very interested.

Anyway, glad to see it worked for you. There are some in stock over here, will just have to save a little more cash and get one soon.

It's weird, now I can see it, it was sent Yesterday, 07:15 PM - taking in mind the time difference, exactly at your 10:15 AM. Yesterday I didn't see it in my PM folder.

[gmcg]

I am posting some pictures, as promised. First one - without spacers, the PCB is already bowed, but the pressure was not even good enough.
Second picture - if you loose screws, your contact is not good enough for the last chips, if you apply more pressure - look at the picture above.

[dinos22]

lol outch

[gmcg]

Some more pictures regarding the results.

First one - the polished surface, machine cut traces are still visible a bit, confirming the flatness of the surface, though the surface finish is much better.

Second one - the card with a mounted WB, we can see that the weight is applied just on several screws and, finally, on a PCI-E connector, the angle of force is present, it is especially bad with a vertical MB mount.
It is pretty unbalanced construction.

Third one - installed nylon spacers. I had been able to have PCBs mounted almost unbowed/straight, keep a good contact with chips and apply significantly more pressure on screws to have the WB fixed without moving.

This solution helps a lot, but it is still worse than for example used by EVGA, because their spacers are copper ones and one can apply the correct pressure without caring about it's level.

I had to use nylon/plastic ones because I can't make copper spacers with enough precision and could easily make nylon ones equal applying a bit more or less pressure.

It is so easy to manage in a manufacturing facility, I am very surprised why EK didn't do it or at least put some correct spacers with 9800GX2 WBs.

[gmcg]

lol outch

Better one time to see than 100 times to read, friend?
That is why I was so upset having no solution at that moment, both choices were wrong

[DarthBeavis]

GMCG did you contact EK Eddy about this? My observation is he is extremely responsive to his customers. I would at least give EK a chance to do you right . . .there are enough quality companies out there so if you do not like one you can always find another. I thought EK started using the built in stand offs like DD has . . .to stop the bowing.

[gmcg]

GMCG did you contact EK Eddy about this? My observation is he is extremely responsive to his customers. I would at least give EK a chance to do you right . . .there are enough quality companies out there so if you do not like one you can always find another. I thought EK started using the built in stand offs like DD has . . .to stop the bowing.

I have left several messages on EK website through my account, got no response. Also I don't understand - if they have started to do it correctly, why did I get the old version, I have received it just recently, and the item was shipped on April 28th to me ... just a week ago.

Those DD WBs on your picture are better definitely, but EVGA ones are the best IMO, period.

[skippy1729]

Are there any 9800GX2 waterblocks that are thin enough for two cards to fit in two double spaced (1.60 inch center to center) PCIe x16 slots? I've sent emails to most of the manufacturers. So far only reply is from DangerDen: NO.

skippy

[RLM]

I have left several messages on EK website through my account, got no response. Also I don't understand - if they have started to do it correctly, why did I get the old version, I have received it just recently, and the item was shipped on April 28th to me ... just a week ago.

Those DD WBs on your picture are better definitely, but EVGA ones are the best IMO, period.

Eddy's been away for a couple of weeks as far as I know.

RLM

[aussie-revhead]

Eddy's been away for a couple of weeks as far as I know.

RLM

Probably holidaying in Australia ....

[dinos22]

Probably holidaying in Australia ....

huh

he better not come to sydney without having a drink with us here at least

[Gunslinger]

Well I have my EK installed and am thrilled at the results. I'm seeing 34C idle and 37-38C fully loaded temps. I have been able to run the core/shaders to 800/2000 benchable. This is WAY better than what I could do with the stock cooler, not to mention the noise of that fan is gone.

[aussie-revhead]

huh

he better not come to sydney without having a drink with us here at least

yeah !!!!




I would love to do this to my gx2 if 9900 wasnt so close , I think I will just flog it off in a few weeks and keep fiddling my cpu clocks until new cards come out .

[RLM]

I would love to do this to my gx2 if 9900 wasnt so close , I think I will just flog it off in a few weeks and keep fiddling my cpu clocks until new cards come out .

Certainly a thought that's crossed my mind lately

RLM

[Eddy_EK]

Hey, I went to holiday only for 8 days
Not more.
I could not afford more.
Have to make sure you guys are happy with the Ek products

[CometMan]

which block is the best for gx2?

[smee]

which block is the best for gx2?

EK FTW!!!!!!!!

[DarthBeavis]

EK FTW!!!!!!!!

says smee with no proof

[IanY]

Oh good grief. They are all good.

[DarthBeavis]

Oh good grief. They are all good.

no doubt . . .EK, DD, or EVGA blocks all look great.

[DarthBeavis]

Agreed,

All comes down to price, service and who you fell good about dealing with. I'd imagine either of the 3 will perform well. I am intrested to see if there's a weight issue with a solid copper block like EVGA is coming out with.

andyc

There is one feature I like about the EVGA version although it clearly means the internals are designed totally different than the EK or DD solution . . .having more options for barb placement. We REALLY need to see all the internals of all three blocks and some flow tests and temp tests!!!!!


How expensive will the EK blocks be to the USA with the exchange rate? I personally think EK quality is worth the cost regardless . . .unless there is an EQUAL or close product available here. As I have said over and over . . .if I cannot get a product from Danger Den then EK is my go to company, then other excellent companies pretty much in Euroville . . .

[smee]

says smee with no proof

EK in general, I meant.

But seriously, they are all good.

[DarthBeavis]

EK in general, I meant.

But seriously, they are all good.

Gives smee a big non-ghey manly hug

[DarthBeavis]

Petra's has the EK GX2's (out of stock)at 179.00 USD. DD's are 209.00 which shocked me a tad.

andyc

wow. wonder how they pulled that off. Keep in mind Danger Den includes a free quantum phase inverter with theirs.

[smee]

Gives smee a big non-ghey manly hug