XSPC Edge V2 Pics + Discussion Thread

[Martinm210]

martin how you know i got a Q6600 and yes martin the base fits most of the cpu

I was talking about my system, but cheers to good parts

[bentleya]

Better than the DD V2

And Delta V3 is a totally different block - newer version of the Delta although that's still a work in progress

~Bex

ooo ok bex yer got my eye on one of them as well

Nice stuff, temps please

sorry garrett i will post temps as soon as my wc rig is back off air, which may be a few months but if theres anyone in essex uk, who has a wc rig and wound like to test it with me give me a shout

I was talking about my system, but cheers to good parts

i knew that but mines still waiting to be put into its place

[bentleya]

More pics for you guys, i must say theses pics are not as good as the first lot

[bentleya]

well said mcoffey i'm happy with my Q6600 GO stepping its like the nvida and 8800gt, still got mine, just brought another one to go sli, didnt want to sell my old one 2 get two 9800, or 4870's

[iboomalot]

is i7 really that much larger ????

granted the surface of the pin contacts is larger but what about the die??

what is the size vs size of the part we are cooling???

[RCG_Bex]

More pics for you guys, i must say theses pics are not as good as the first lot

Bent you're ment to put the washer between the springs and the plate silly :P

http://www.xs-pc.co.uk/manuals/x2ocpu.pdf

~Bex

[bentleya]

sorry bex its all back in its box again now just took for you guys and girl viewing

[iboomalot]

Wow,

First production block I've seen with a stepped base, very cool. Poor block makers, they're damed if they do, and damned if they don't now with Neha around the corner. What makes anyone think a block optimized for Neha will be optimized on a Yorkfield/Kentsfield. What, is everyone going to throw all the other CPU's in the trash when Neha comes out and not need blocks for those anymore?

Just something to think about before getting to carried away with Neha.

andyc

Q6600 has a die size of 286mm²

"This will also be on socket LGA1366. It is suggested to have a 270mm² die size, about the same as current Kentsfield’s 65nm 286mm² die, but it’ll have nearly 150m more transistors at 731m."

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/12...gh_the_tubes/1


Seems CPU clock manufactures will be fine

[Bojamijams]

Hmm.. the comparison shots I saw showed the Neha being significantly larger then the C2D it was comparing against. However I can't find that thread/picture now and maybe they were comparing it with the Wolfdale duos so thats why it looked smaller.

[nikhsub1]

is i7 really that much larger ????

granted the surface of the pin contacts is larger but what about the die??

what is the size vs size of the part we are cooling???

Nehalem is 13.5mm x 19.6mm so the 23mm step will work perfectly... Now if Intel moves to a dual slug Nehalem, much like Kent, the 2 dies would likely occupy 19.6mm x 28.5 mm or so in which case the 23mm step would be a bit too small. It would likely still work pretty well though but ideally a dual slug Neha step would need to be somewhere in the area of 29mm sq or so.

[Martinm210]

Nehalem is 13.5mm x 19.6mm so the 23mm step will work perfectly... Now if Intel moves to a dual slug Nehalem, much like Kent, the 2 dies would likely occupy 19.6mm x 28.5 mm or so in which case the 23mm step would be a bit too small. It would likely still work pretty well though but ideally a dual slug Neha step would need to be somewhere in the area of 29mm sq or so.

Thanks!! Ahh..the facts...looks like the 23mm square will be just fine for Nehalem then..

I really like stepping, and planning to fire up the mill shortly to start stepping a few of them that don't have bowing opportunities and see what I get.

If anyone catches wind of where you can buy one of these let me know. I'd like to include it in my roundup...

[Mick64]

I really like stepping, and planning to fire up the mill shortly to start stepping a few of them that don't have bowing opportunities and see what I get.

Hi Martin, Will that include the AC Cuplex di? Just curious to see how this block compares to other stepped/bowed WB's...

[bentleya]

Nehalem is 13.5mm x 19.6mm so the 23mm step will work perfectly... Now if Intel moves to a dual slug Nehalem, much like Kent, the 2 dies would likely occupy 19.6mm x 28.5 mm or so in which case the 23mm step would be a bit too small. It would likely still work pretty well though but ideally a dual slug Neha step would need to be somewhere in the area of 29mm sq or so.

Thanks for sharing that, will let my watercooling buddies now that update there hardware each week

Thanks!! Ahh..the facts...looks like the 23mm square will be just fine for Nehalem then..

I really like stepping, and planning to fire up the mill shortly to start stepping a few of them that don't have bowing opportunities and see what I get.

If anyone catches wind of where you can buy one of these let me know. I'd like to include it in my roundup...

well like i said 36 made, 15 sold in the uk i will hunt around to see if there will be able to come your way ,

[Aqua-Pc's]

we still have 2 left

Although we are not allowed to advertise these directly on the site

[bentleya]

pascal make sure martin gets one i cound'nt get one with out your help so nows its your turn to help martin, then we can see the testing between both blocks

[Aqua-Pc's]

Im sure something can be arranged

[twwen2]

Looks good!

Stepped base, removable acetal top, it looks like XSPC is listening to what the community wants. Great job guys .

[Martinm210]

we still have 2 left

Although we are not allowed to advertise these directly on the site

You have PM..

[bentleya]

if you do manage to get hold of one martin you will test it for me? right?