Swiftech unveils Apogee XT new flagship waterblock

[sirheck]

This may be my next purchase....along with the up-comming Swiftech Aquarium

[gabe]

This may be my next purchase....along with the up-comming Swiftech Aquarium

Well, were' about to introduce a very interesting new concept next week, which I believe might help you build that Aquarium very easily indeed!

[sirheck]

[JoeBar]

Well, were' about to introduce a very interesting new concept next week, which I believe might help you build that Aquarium very easily indeed!

U teaser...

[davidm71]

I just saw your post on [H] and responded. I couldn't believe it either! There's going to be some serious feather roughing on Monday. Too bad I didn't see it (the post) earlier, I would have sent you that missing screw right away. I am really sorry about this.

The am2/am3 kit is available in stock. I will update our site next week (its not on it yet).

Thanks Gabe,

I already got my screw a few days ago along with the Allen wrench I needed to install it. I talked to Michelle on the phone and she was cool about replacing the screw but would not replace the baseplate. Mine was missining a few pins and I know that's just a cosmetic issue you would never notice but when you forget to screw down all the fixtures on the block it's the least you could do. Maybe it's not your fault even. I bought the block from Petras shop in California and maybe they messed with it. But yeah I was totally pissed when I got it. Weird thing it came with two support frames for the back of the motherboard. Two. Was that intentional?

Thanks,

Dave.

PS: I would still love to install it in my next build.

[gabe]

it came with two support frames for the back of the motherboard. Two. Was that intentional?

Thanks,

Dave.

PS: I would still love to install it in my next build.

yes: one bp is for 1366 and the other for 1156. the 1156 has a notch on one of the sides, easily recognizable

[bundymania]

Hey Gabe, i found this new german review @Awardfabrik.de :

http://www.awardfabrik.de/kuhlung-wa...tation-13.html

The Testresults are very similar to my Results ! (My Review Update comes soon - 16 waterblocks included!)

Congrats to Nr. 1 CPU Waterblock !

[wez]

So at this time, what would be the smartest way to get a hold of a am2 bracket in Europe?
Play it nice until local shops list them, or have it shipped from abroad?

[melle.k]

I bought the block but there was no inbus key in the package I taught that you would get one include or am I wrong

[gabe]

Hey Gabe, i found this new german review @Awardfabrik.de :

http://www.awardfabrik.de/kuhlung-wa...tation-13.html

The Testresults are very similar to my Results ! (My Review Update comes soon - 16 waterblocks included!)

Congrats to Nr. 1 CPU Waterblock !

Thanks! this is nicely validating our test results, and from a German site no less! we certainly can't question their objectivity. Honestly I was very surprised when mccoffey came out with such mediocre test results against HK on the [H]. I told him he must have had some sort of mounting issue.

[andressergio]

Yeah I just received an XT and BP True Silver screw in no problems on in/outlet

Same but having the problem of others... i have the XT and BP True Silver fits just on one on the other i have to push and i don't want to

[StAndrew]

This may be my next purchase....along with the up-comming Swiftech Aquarium

Well, were' about to introduce a very interesting new concept next week, which I believe might help you build that Aquarium very easily indeed!

I missed something. What is the Swiftech Aquarium?

[gabe]

I missed something. What is the Swiftech Aquarium?

Kind of a joke :-)

[andressergio]

Gabe

tried 3 types of barbs and wont fit on the second port...what its wrong ? bitspower, dtek and dd, second feels hard and tops...i dont want to have only 2 of the ones that came i always like to have a backup pair of barbs...are those that came with the apogee xt the only ones that fit perfect ? in that case i want a spare pair

Regards
Sergio

[Jamesrt2004]

Well, were' about to introduce a very interesting new concept next week, which I believe might help you build that Aquarium very easily indeed!

explain

[dejanh]

Gabe

tried 3 types of barbs and wont fit on the second port...what its wrong ? bitspower, dtek and dd, second feels hard and tops...i dont want to have only 2 of the ones that came i always like to have a backup pair of barbs...are those that came with the apogee xt the only ones that fit perfect ? in that case i want a spare pair

Regards
Sergio

Can you verify if the barb/fitting that does not want to go in is slightly angled when it appears to get stuck? I just want to verify something that I found with the Swiftech res I bought recently. It could be indicative of the same problem.

[andressergio]

Can you verify if the barb/fitting that does not want to go in is slightly angled when it appears to get stuck? I just want to verify something that I found with the Swiftech res I bought recently. It could be indicative of the same problem.

yes mate i did it yesterday on one port bitspower true silver fits even better than the ones that come with the block that feel a bit "loose"...on the second port 2 turns and get stuck bad...tried dtek and none goes on 2 ports...tried DD and same as bitspower so there´s definetely a problem with the block...i also bough the res ver 2 that i didnt tried the barbs yet...this for me is a hell as i live in south america cant return any products so im asking gabe or michelle to send me a spair pair of those barbs that comes with the XT block as any problems with them i have to wait a month or more

Hope this clear out for you and hope that swiftech send me those barbs i will be building the rig next month so i can wait but i dont wanna build without a backup spare parts.

Cheers
Sergio

[dejanh]

yes mate i did it yesterday on one port bitspower true silver fits even better than the ones that come with the block that feel a bit "loose"...on the second port 2 turns and get stuck bad...tried dtek and none goes on 2 ports...tried DD and same as bitspower so there´s definetely a problem with the block...i also bough the res ver 2 that i didnt tried the barbs yet...this for me is a hell as i live in south america cant return any products so im asking gabe or michelle to send me a spair pair of those barbs that comes with the XT block as any problems with them i have to wait a month or more

Hope this clear out for you and hope that swiftech send me those barbs i will be building the rig next month so i can wait but i dont wanna build without a backup spare parts.

Cheers
Sergio

Thanks for confirming. I think that there may be a problem with the tapping process. My MCRES MICRO had the exact same problem you are describing. One port worked fine, the other the barb would get stuck about 2/3 of the way in. No matter which barb I tried it was the same problem (BP silver or BP black sparkle). I had to push the barb to the right quite hard and for some reason this did the trick to get it to keep threading in (before somebody says that I was screwing it in incorrectly, no I was not, I made sure that was eliminated on the first go at it). However, until it caught the later threads it had the "loose" feeling to it despite being 2/3 screwed in already. I will have to repeat the process with my upcoming rotary 45s, so we will see how that will go. Either way, I think it is a tapping problem.

[andressergio]

Thanks for confirming. I think that there may be a problem with the tapping process. My MCRES MICRO had the exact same problem you are describing. One port worked fine, the other the barb would get stuck about 2/3 of the way in. No matter which barb I tried it was the same problem (BP silver or BP black sparkle). I had to push the barb to the right quite hard and for some reason this did the trick to get it to keep threading in (before somebody says that I was screwing it in incorrectly, no I was not, I made sure that was eliminated on the first go at it). However, until it caught the later threads it had the "loose" feeling to it despite being 2/3 screwed in already. I will have to repeat the process with my upcoming rotary 45s, so we will see how that will go. Either way, I think it is a tapping problem.

yes there is no reply still from gabe or michelle i dont wanna stay with just those unique barbs cant return the block or res as i live in South America and a friend of mine that was travelling kindly bough it from me, so if swiftech finds the problem i dont know if they gonna send me here

cheers

[andressergio]

ok here's the pics

Micro Res rev.2 + Apogee XT block + BP 1/2 True Silver G 1/4



Micro Res rev.2 + BP 1/2 True Silver G 1/4 fit perfect on both in/out



Apogee XT block + BP 1/2 True Silver G 1/4 fit perfect on one NOT on the other, tried 8 brand new barbs



Apogee XT block check the second port and see the copper pins are bended but while they stay in place idc

[zeropluszero]

gabe/swiftech
just installed my new block on an Asus Rampage Formula (775, X48 board) and although my block is a "gigabyte compatible" the block appears to still touch the capacitors at the top side of the board (i've got a piece of plastic tape preventing any shorting, just wanted to bring this to your attention, my Koolance quick disconnects fit fine though, as well as my bitspower silver shining compressions
i'm already seeing a 2 degree drop from my Supreme LT at idle.

[gabe]

sorry for not responding to the fitting issues, I have been totally focused on release of the new MCR Drive..

I don't know what the problem is, and if it is a problem at our end or if it is coming from the fittings. I have ordered a complete assortment of BP, black matte, true silver, barb types and compression types, and feser compression. That's at least 6 or 7 different type of G1/4 fittings. Should receive them next week and will see what the problem is.

For now, it looks that no one is having problems with our own fittings. so I suggest you guys use our fittings at least for now.

[sprayingmango]

Gabe, just wanted to say THANK YOU for making such fantastic products!!!

I am using Swiftech pumps and Apogee XT block in my build, and I love it!

[gabe]

gabe/swiftech
just installed my new block on an Asus Rampage Formula (775, X48 board) and although my block is a "gigabyte compatible" the block appears to still touch the capacitors at the top side of the board (i've got a piece of plastic tape preventing any shorting, just wanted to bring this to your attention, my Koolance quick disconnects fit fine though, as well as my bitspower silver shining compressions
i'm already seeing a 2 degree drop from my Supreme LT at idle.

please remove the tape it might in fact interfere with the components where there was no intereference before.... there is very little clearance under there.

to check if there is really an interference issue do this: remove the block, and smear some white grease with your finger on the component.. not a big blob mind you, but just enough, as if you wanted to lightly paint the component with your finger.. then remount the block without thermal grease, and fasten the screws; finally re-disassemble it and inspect: if there is physical contact between the block and the component then you should see some thermal grease that tranfered from component to the copper base of the block.. if not, then everything is fine, and you can use your block without concerns. But if you do see some grease on the copper, then you need to RMA the block. it should not interfere.

[zeropluszero]

Who do I need to contact in Australia regarding RMA should I need it?
Ive bought mine from an Australian who bought his from Jabtech. Is there someone from your Australian distributer I can contact directly?
I'm also after a 775 backplate, as I'm currently using one from my GTZ.