Watercool Heatkiller GPU-X2 (Waterblock for GTX 285) launched

[b@llz0r]

Nukeah will love this


[translation]
The GPU-X ² Triple-Link enables an optimal combination of three cards in SLI or CrossFire systems. The Triple-Link is technically optimized flow and gives the composite video adapter additional stability through the parallel inflow of graphics cards, the low flow resistance. Besides the ease of installation is identical on all cards Kühlmediumtemperatur another advantage over serially flows through systems.
The GPU-X ² Triple-Link has 4 threaded for maximum flexibility during installation, the threads are not needed with the included locking screws sealed.
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Parallel FTW!!!

[peebee]

identical Kühlmediumtemperatur on all cards - means that the water temperature is identical on all cards, because it is reching them parallel.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

identical Kühlmediumtemperatur on all cards - means that the water temperature is identical on all cards, because it is reching them parallel.

no, its not. The rules of fluid dynamics say it cannot.

HK just thinks that it does; unless they've added a smaller bole set of holes to the near block to the barb which I doubt, but its possible.

[zeroibis]

"technically optimized flow" "parallel inflow of graphics cards, the low flow resistance"

Oh dear god this is going to be lolz, I wonder if its parallel flow also allows it to go below ambient!

Looks cool though...

[exe163]

Transformers, robots in disguise!

[b@llz0r]

unless they've added a smaller bole set of holes to the near block to the barb which I doubt, but its possible.

Id say thats exactly what theyve done... not hard but nice to have it engineered into a product.

[generics_user]

no, its not. The rules of fluid dynamics say it cannot.

HK just thinks that it does; unless they've added a smaller bole set of holes to the near block to the barb which I doubt, but its possible.

yet the difference is soo minimal because the blocks are 100% identical and the extra low-path for the water is similar

i've seen this sli-config in a friends pc and the temp difference between the 2 cores is minimal, however i wasn't able to test and compare them in a series config


in my opinion a parallel setup for multigpu setups has more advantages thn disadvantages: more flow for cpu blocks (if they share the loop), if they're on their own loop you can still use normal sli connectors instead of the link-part afaik

[Hockeydude]

That is a really good looking block in my opinion, sounds like it works pretty well also.

[hotdun]

Fyi

[Hondacity]

i just saw the internals.....

that is sweeeeet

[biggles1]

Fyi

Or you could check out my post #5 in this thread...

[hotdun]

Or you could check out my post #5 in this thread...

That's why I posted the picture of the bottom outlets......it follows the discussion after your initial posting.

[biggles1]

That's why I posted the picture of the bottom outlets......it follows the discussion after your initial posting.

Ah, now I get it! Thanks! As a side note: Now I really understand why my co-workers keep throwing stuff at me when I don't read the whole contents of their emails...

[peebee]

Pictures from the inside of one single GPU-X2 FC for the GTX 285 can be found here: LINK or here LINK

[Radical_53]

I really like the idea of running SLI cards in parallel. The difference in tubing length is less than two inches. I'm sure no one can mount a fc block so exact several times that the difference in flow rate equals in a larger difference in cooling performance than the mount itself. This way it is much easier to install, much cleaner look and a higher overall flow rate.

[Serpentarius]

hey i like your idea of placing that tube

[iandh]

In high restriction blocks like these there may be enough pressure built up on the inlet side to ensure that they are all getting approximately equal flow. On low restriction blocks you would most definitely not want parallel for optimum temp uniformity.

[Hondacity]

I really like the idea of running SLI cards in parallel. The difference in tubing length is less than two inches. I'm sure no one can mount a fc block so exact several times that the difference in flow rate equals in a larger difference in cooling performance than the mount itself. This way it is much easier to install, much cleaner look and a higher overall flow rate.

how are the temperatures with your setup? they look good by the way

[Radical_53]

@serpentarius: Thanks!

@iandh: Sure thing, yes. But those blocks would need high flow anyhow to reach optimum performance. These blocks here, with their higher restriction, work really well when "parallelized"

@hondacity: It's an older setup of mine, yet temperatures were really good. Those are two 8800 GTS which ran at 800MHz core and the blocks were just laughing at them temperature-wise. The delta between water and GPU was 10K roughly under load.

[Hondacity]

i was asking the temp difference between the two gpu..because they were in parallel...do you recall any difference?

[Radical_53]

Oh ok. They were both within a +/- 1K range. As close together as possible.

[Hondacity]

so the parallel connection indeed works...

thanks for that info

[peebee]

Hi Guys!

I just bought their CPU-Block an gave it away to be nickel plated.
That is the yummy result

[Hondacity]

i just wish they have a retailer here in the us...

40euro shipping is just not fair practice...

[voklskier4452]

gary at sidewinder told me today that they will be getting some in.. didnt get when or at what price yet though