4870 Waterblock Options

[PCFlip]

ya those temps are for my gpu loop.

D5 Vario Pump, Swiftech 240 Rad, Bullzeye Res, two EK 4870 modified blocks.

Loop configuration:
Pump > EK block 1&2 split sourced for even temp fluid > Res > Rad > back to Pump

Here are a couple quick pics, I will post some detailed ones later.



and yes thats right two independent water cooling systems shoved into a Lian Li A05-B

[tsukuyomi]

i keep hearing in several threads that nylon stand offs should be used with EK 4870 FC , but i am yet to find a place that will have the mentioned stand offs that could work with this block.

If someone has an idea as of which store carries them or has them in stock please post a link.

[Sparky]

These perhaps?
http://www.petrastechshop.com/plwapof20.html

[scamps]

My 4870 Club3D OC-version 1 GB with EK + new Alublock for the ver. 2 layout:



The 4870 ver. 2 has no sensors @mosfets, but all GPU-Z-monitored temps are OK

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

looks slick man

[Stoaway]

Can anyone help with any updated info on the ASUS 4870 DK block. Looking at the pic on post #268 pg 11 , I think I have this board ref. I'm looking for a FC block. Looking at the EK-FC4870. Does the new ALm parts that Eddy Ek mention on post 292 pg 12 mean that block will work for me.
Thanks

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

no, unfortunately the EK block will not fit on the DK card pictured in #268, you probably want to go with an MCW-60 + ENZO ramsinks for a great cooling solution

[Stoaway]

no, unfortunately the EK block will not fit on the DK card pictured in #268, you probably want to go with an MCW-60 + ENZO ramsinks for a great cooling solution

Not even with a mod of some sort. I saw the earlier post where it appeared to shave a little off the metal. I'm not sure if that was a full cover block that cooled everything. I saw/read all the issues for the mosfet's and other heat areas. 1st wc setup for me.

[tsukuyomi]

yeah you just have to dremel out the small part where the mosfet sink attaches to the block, if you do that then it fits on the Asus DK. look up the pics posted by PCFlip(sp?) earlier on this thread i did mine just like that and it works fine(knocks on wood).

[Stoaway]

So far thats good news Tsukuyomi. 1 more noobe Q. That is a FC setup, I don't have to worry about any other hot spots on the card, no fans and other sinks or stuff. Really appreciate the info.

[vampalan]

Thight I would share my results of water blocks here:
I have a MSI HD4870 OC edition 512 mb.
And yeah its an EK block.

[tsukuyomi]

well the mosfet does get hot my case(LL PC-A71b) does have a fan that blows right to the video cards location right now set to 900rpm to keep it quiet with that everything seems to work fine never tried it without it since like i said my case has a fan in that location already so why bother.

[InfinityNX]

Anybody using the MCW60-4870? is that a good option?

[terroristone]

i am, getting 840/1150, but in furmark vr's are getting too hot. i left the stock "heat spreader" and fan on.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Anybody using the MCW60-4870? is that a good option?

yes I hear it performs wonderfully

[Skippman]

Has anyone found a solution for the second generation Powercolor 4870 1G version?

[Unrealer]

i am, getting 840/1150, but in furmark vr's are getting too hot. i left the stock "heat spreader" and fan on.

What was the temp with and without it?

[scamps]

Has anyone found a solution for the second generation Powercolor 4870 1G version?

There are two solutions (without all those gpu-only-solutions):

http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=289 (standard EK for 4870) with this spare part
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=330

or

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2103

[Skippman]

There are two solutions (without all those gpu-only-solutions):

http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=289 (standard EK for 4870) with this spare part
http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=330

or

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2103

Are either of those solutions available in the US? Also, will I have to remove the factory copper plates that are on top of the memory modules as see in this picture?:

[scamps]

Are either of those solutions available in the US? Also, will I have to remove the factory copper plates that are on top of the memory modules as see in this picture?:
...

Don´t know the market in US, I come from Germany

You will have to remove the copper plates, but pleeeeaaase be careful. Try to heat them up with an hairdryer before and carefully lift-off these plates with a non-metal tool.

[InfinityNX]

@snipe_dog

thanks! should I be worried about the MCW60-4870 not cooling anything? I really like the block, but if it isn't cooling something, then i'd rather go with a full coverage block. I dont want to have to put a fan blowing over it or something.

[CanadaRox]

I'm having a fair amount of trouble with my FC XSPC block. I mounted it on my VisionTek 4870 (512MB, ref design), and it died. I had just had a leak that killed my motherboard so I figured it had taken the GPU with it and I ordered a new 4870. This time an XFX 4870 (1GB, ref design again). I tested it to make sure it wasn't DOA and it worked in both my PC and my parents PC. So I go ahead and mount the waterblock. Now it is dead too (dead as in no video, and when booting with a PCI 2400Pro, the GPU isn't detected). I checked on XSPC's website and I did exactly what the tutorial .PDF said to do both times but I managed to somehow kill both cards. I have RMA'd the second GPU, but I'm both hesitant to use the XSPC waterblock and I wan't to use it so I didn't waste my money. Anyone have any idea what I may have done to damage both GPUs, and how I can prevent this with my newest XFX 4870. Thanks.

[cyriene]

I'm having a fair amount of trouble with my FC XSPC block. I mounted it on my VisionTek 4870 (512MB, ref design), and it died. I had just had a leak that killed my motherboard so I figured it had taken the GPU with it and I ordered a new 4870. This time an XFX 4870 (1GB, ref design again). I tested it to make sure it wasn't DOA and it worked in both my PC and my parents PC. So I go ahead and mount the waterblock. Now it is dead too (dead as in no video, and when booting with a PCI 2400Pro, the GPU isn't detected). I checked on XSPC's website and I did exactly what the tutorial .PDF said to do both times but I managed to somehow kill both cards. I have RMA'd the second GPU, but I'm both hesitant to use the XSPC waterblock and I wan't to use it so I didn't waste my money. Anyone have any idea what I may have done to damage both GPUs, and how I can prevent this with my newest XFX 4870. Thanks.

Did you retest the video cards with the stock cooling to be sure they were really dead?
I just had an issue with my 4870 not giving me video after mounting the Koolance FCB, but finally got it working by hitting the reset button on my case instead of the power button. It seems silly, but that is what made it work...

[CanadaRox]

After both wouldn't give me any output I put the stock cooler back on and tried it in my PC and my parents PC with the same results.

[Lu(ky]

hey guys I was thinking of buying this XFX 4870 1Gb card and put the new Swiftech MCW60-4870 VGA Water-block on it. How can I find out the reference of the card? Like the chart here?