Does EK have GTX280 and HD4870 FC blocks coming soon ?

[shabranigdo]

Now that these blocks have been on the market for a while, has there been any verdict on which one performs better? I just picked up a 280gtx and want to replace it with someone's full cover block. . . . but which one??

I don't know of any good comparison. Would be nice to see, there are some nice choices for the 280's EK, DD, Aqua, EVGA and koolance come to mind. Most are single slot or damn close to it which is nice too.

[Malik]

I don't know of any good comparison. Would be nice to see, there are some nice choices for the 280's EK, DD, Aqua, EVGA and koolance come to mind. Most are single slot or damn close to it which is nice too.

I think Ek is the best choice at the moment

About innovatek ... king of alu

[skinnee]

I would say DD as the best choice atm, I haven't seen a single dead card due to DD block installation.

[Malik]

I think i change order for block
My friend lost gtx 280 - when he mounted ek. Someone else confirm this problem ?

[LogAn'sRun]

wah? That's the first I've heard of that problem. I'd like to know a little more on that issue before I press 'buy' on the EK website. I mean, I love the nickel plated blocks and want one desperately, but I also want a functioning GPU. . .

[Malik]

Here you have more info about ek problem: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=198714

[skinnee]

Also some posts in this thread...

I also think there is another thread somewhere around here, I'll see if I can hunt it down.

[Malik]

My friend confirm this block with Ek - the same performance
Soo there is some alternative for us

[Repliquant67]

Aluminium top and no coolling for the ram on the other side of the card.
I prefer the eVGA block ... or the dangerden block. I don't like just her top in acrylic.
I will receive an other gtx next week, but now, I'm afraid to break one more time the card. Two cards in less than 1 month, I don't believe the RMA will work ...

[evil-98]

Aluminium top and no coolling for the ram on the other side of the card.
I prefer the eVGA block ... or the dangerden block. I don't like just her top in acrylic.
I will receive an other gtx next week, but now, I'm afraid to break one more time the card. Two cards in less than 1 month, I don't believe the RMA will work ...

aqua computer tops are made of stainless steel

[Malik]

1. Aluminium top
2. no coolling for the ram on the other side of the card.

1. High-grade steel
2. This is no problem - you can use any radiators.

[brinox]

yea that aquagrafx stuff turns me on a lot... i are jealous wc'er now but EK's nickel 4870 block is teh kühl as well.

i just wish the mounting holes on the EK blocks didnt deform the card for its back-pressure. im wondering if i should put some spacers in between the block's mounting holes, as well as getting longer screws and some appropriately sized springs to balance out the force needed to maintain excellent heat transfer while maintaining the planar uniformity of the gfx card.

[LogAn'sRun]

Thanks malik for that post, it sure is a sweet card! But I'm afraid I may need the option that Ek provides with hose mounting up or down (SLI feature) to make it work in my case. That AC card has only mounts 1 way

offtopic: anyone know the min PSU required for the 280? I have a M12 600 Seasonic and have done all the PSU calculations and I come up with no probs, but I'm curious if anyone has had issues with this level of power?

[Malik]

Thanks malik for that post, it sure is a sweet card! But I'm afraid I may need the option that Ek provides with hose mounting up or down (SLI feature) to make it work in my case. That AC card has only mounts 1 way

offtopic: anyone know the min PSU required for the 280? I have a M12 600 Seasonic and have done all the PSU calculations and I come up with no probs, but I'm curious if anyone has had issues with this level of power?

Here you have solution for this block which gives you 4 way mounting fittings: LINK

[Repliquant67]

aqua computer tops are made of stainless steel

Ok. I've seen in a shop or somewhere it was in aluminium. Wrong information

With the EK block I did'nt have problem of contact between the mofset and the block.

[LogAn'sRun]

interesting! Do you know if they fit the BP compression fittings 3/8, 5/8od?

[Malik]

With the EK block I did'nt have problem of contact between the mofset and the block.

So that means that not everyone block has this problem. Strange

[Repliquant67]

So that means that not everyone block has this problem. Strange

Maybe I screw with more strength. I will check when I will receive the card. But the other people who have this block did'nt complain about this problem.

[Malik]

Maybe I screw with more strength. I will check when I will receive the card. But the other people who have this block did'nt complain about this problem.

So why so many cards RIP after mounted block

[Leeghoofd]

A few tips to mount a block on a GFX card

For grease on mosfets and co ( if no tape is foreseen ) : arctic ceramique
Place the naked GFX card on a box
When tightening the screws do it as shown in the manual,NEVER overtighten !!
Verify at all times the straightness of the Gfx card with a ruler !!!

I mounted already 2 blocks on a 280 and 260 card they still operate normally... just take ya time, good material and all will be fine

[Yozzman]

yea that aquagrafx stuff turns me on a lot... i are jealous wc'er now but EK's nickel 4870 block is teh kühl as well.

i just wish the mounting holes on the EK blocks didnt deform the card for its back-pressure. im wondering if i should put some spacers in between the block's mounting holes, as well as getting longer screws and some appropriately sized springs to balance out the force needed to maintain excellent heat transfer while maintaining the planar uniformity of the gfx card.

The EK FC blocks only need standoffs, just like a stock cooler from nvidia.
That way the pcb wont't bend

[LogAn'sRun]

The EK FC blocks only need standoffs, just like a stock cooler from nvidia.
That way the pcb wont't bend

Can you post a pic of what you mean?

[Malik]

In next week i will check/test three blocks for gtx260/280. Innovatek, EK Waterblocks and Aqua Computer.

[LogAn'sRun]

In next week i will check/test three blocks for gtx260/280. Innovatek, EK Waterblocks and Aqua Computer.

Awesome! I'll wait until I see your results before I decide on my block. thanks!

[Yozzman]

Can you post a pic of what you mean?

Like this:



I mean the the things in the red circle's.
These things prevent de card from bending!