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  1. 08-14-2008, 06:04 AM #1
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    EK 4870x2 Waterblocks are up

    I hate to do it, but I just know how much XS loves the new EK block pron. Heres the 4870x2 full cover block that appears to be released today! Eddy got these out faster than I thought

    They appear to be in stock, too









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    - dimensions of acrylic top: 207 x 119,5 x 8mm
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  2. 08-14-2008, 06:08 AM #2
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    "Blocks will be available after 20.8.2008"
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  3. 08-14-2008, 06:23 AM #3
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    Ah, didnt see that part. Thanks.
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  4. 08-14-2008, 06:48 AM #4
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    Put me down for 1 please!!! hot



    nice work eddy out so fast!
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    No, I think he had a date tonight...

    He and his EK Supreme are out for a night on the town!
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  5. 08-14-2008, 06:53 AM #5
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    MM hot. These new cards are tempting.... maybe 2 of them in crossfire! But then I'd have to buy another board :/
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  6. 08-14-2008, 06:56 AM #6
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    and a 30" monitor...
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    No, I think he had a date tonight...

    He and his EK Supreme are out for a night on the town!
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  7. 08-14-2008, 07:05 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by disruptfam View Post
    and a 30" monitor...
    For reals... 4870x2 CF is barely showing to be useful performance gains anyway. (atlesat from what ive seen+heard)
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  8. 08-14-2008, 07:31 AM #8
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    Yeah, to really push a a pair of 4870X2's you would need a 30" monitor and have to have every graphic option maxxed. Theres been a few reviews out there that show high resolutions plus lots of eyecandy (AA, etc) really puts the 4870X2 in a league of its own.
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  9. 08-14-2008, 07:47 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by disruptfam View Post
    and a 30" monitor...

    Like my dell 3007WFP?
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  10. 08-14-2008, 08:03 AM #10
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    Would two MCR220 radiators even cool this in a loop with a Q6600 at 3.6ghz/1.4v?
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    I'm buying 2 HD4870X2's in the next day or two (need to finalize the rest of my build) and I haven't found any decent WC options for these. ASETEK is supposed to have something out but can't find them anywhere. Who or what is 'Eddy' so I can order a couple of these?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Zero View Post
    I'm buying 2 HD4870X2's in the next day or two (need to finalize the rest of my build) and I haven't found any decent WC options for these. ASETEK is supposed to have something out but can't find them anywhere. Who or what is 'Eddy' so I can order a couple of these?
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  13. 08-14-2008, 09:54 AM #13
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    Yeah thanks, found 'em. Good grief, 2x is going to be well over $350 USD w/shipping.
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  14. 08-14-2008, 09:58 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Zero View Post
    Yeah thanks, found 'em. Good grief, 2x is going to be well over $350 USD w/shipping.
    Sorry, no one buying 2 4870x2s gets to complain about prices.
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  15. 08-14-2008, 10:08 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMojoZ View Post
    Sorry, no one buying 2 4870x2s gets to complain about prices.
    Quote for truth!

    two x2's = 1200 dollars. whats another 350 for full cover blocks?

    If 350 is too much, just strap on four mcw60s!
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  16. 08-14-2008, 10:15 AM #16
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    I belive their are ram chips on the backs of the cards, how are those cooled with the EK blocks, is there some kind of backplate?
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  17. 08-14-2008, 10:24 AM #17
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    There are EK backplates for other cards, so I dont see why not
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    The 3870 X2 block had backplates, so I would imagine that will be the case with these.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Zero View Post
    Yeah thanks, found 'em. Good grief, 2x is going to be well over $350 USD w/shipping.
    your $5000+ rig will appreciate it and yes I am jealous lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by gxavier View Post
    Quote for truth!

    two x2's = 1200 dollars. whats another 350 for full cover blocks?

    If 350 is too much, just strap on four mcw60s!
    Actually four MCW60's will fit quite well. But I don't want to hi-jack this thread. so we'll start a new one about the subject matter.
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  21. 08-14-2008, 11:52 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by gabe View Post
    Actually four MCW60's will fit quite well.
    If I had one or two of those cards, i'd totally do it! I've never been a fan of full cover blocks anyways that end up being useless after you invest in a new card.
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  22. 08-14-2008, 11:58 AM #22
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    wasn't there some concern about cooling the plx chip that 2 mcw-60s couldn't do?
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  23. 08-14-2008, 12:09 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by roofsniper View Post
    wasn't there some concern about cooling the plx chip that 2 mcw-60s couldn't do?
    Nothing that a small heatsink and mini-kaze couldn't handle, i'm sure. You could plug the kaze right into the stock cooler pins!
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  24. 08-14-2008, 12:18 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by gxavier View Post
    Nothing that a small heatsink and mini-kaze couldn't handle, i'm sure. You could plug the kaze right into the stock cooler pins!
    hmmmm i still haven't seen any pics of anyone doing that on a 3870x2 or a 4870x2 yet is there any around here?
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  25. 08-14-2008, 12:25 PM #25
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    I like the nickel but do not like the acrylic top on it. Too bad there is not a nickel on with a delrin top. I don't trust acrylic in blocks. Reservoirs sure but not blocks.
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