HD6xxx Fullcover block

[adamwzl]

does anyone know if the MCW60 block would be able to fit the new HD68XX series?

[WaterFlex]

I am waiting for 6970 fullcover block

[Mr.Pie]

does anyone know if the MCW60 block would be able to fit the new HD68XX series?

you could try......look at the mounting holes or ask someone to help you measure the mounting holes

AFAIK the MCW30 fits on the GTS 450 LMAO

[adamwzl]

I believe it might, as ATI really hasnt changed in the past few generations now. My main concern is the ram cooling, and I just want that full heatsink from swiftech.

[Church]

WaterFlex: for 6970? Not 6990?

[vinister]

I buy full coverage blocks for my vga cards. Actually last round I bought 3 of them

This time I just bought a single 5850 with the block for it, I bought it really early at launch, and I see no reason I cant keep it for another year or maybe 2, depending on my habbit patters and budget.

The full coverage blocks look amazing, and do a more complete job of cooling the card (so you don't need too much airflow), so they help build a quieter rig.

and I just love seeing the water path

[adamwzl]

I love full coverage blocks. But I also dont want to drop an additional $250 when I just purchased the cards. I've been using my MCW60's since 8800gtx days and now I've been running xfire 4870's since they came out.

Thinking about upgrading to the new 6870's in xfire as well. Just hoping for the Full coverage heatsink to out be out soon.

[Waterlogged]

I buy full coverage blocks for my vga cards. Actually last round I bought 3 of them

This time I just bought a single 5850 with the block for it, I bought it really early at launch, and I see no reason I cant keep it for another year or maybe 2, depending on my habbit patters and budget.

The full coverage blocks look amazing, and do a more complete job of cooling the card (so you don't need too much airflow), so they help build a quieter rig.

and I just love seeing the water path

. . .even though you can't actually see the water move.

[MagisD]

. . .even though you can't actually see the water move.

That's why i want mlwood to come up with a multicolor liquid so i can see it move and swirl. Id take having to do heavy mantanice and worst temps for that.

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[bobruto]

. . .even though you can't actually see the water move.

Maybe he puts rubber ducks there for just that purpose

[ScottALot]

*eek* the layout of these cards reminds me of the complicated design of the 460! Took so long for manufacturers to come out for blocks for them, but even then, it was hard to sell the blocks.

[WaterFlex]

WaterFlex: for 6970? Not 6990?

Just for 6970 6990 is too inscrutable for me

[TJ Tom]

That's why i want mlwood to come up with a multicolor liquid so i can see it move and swirl. Id take having to do heavy mantanice and worst temps for that.

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That would be extremely hard to make They will either mix and form a new color or they wont mix and one of the 2 colors will stay in your reservoir.

Although... if you're not using a reservoir or a very small one the liquid with the lower density will get sucked in everytime. Cool idea!

[Shoggy]

First photos from aquagratix HD6800. It is compatible to the HD6870 and HD6850 cards. The final variant will look slightly different.

[adamwzl]

mmm smexy, thank you very much shoggy.

If you dont mind could we get a estimate on the price scheme?

[Church]

Hmm, aesthetics/looks-wise i liked shape of gtx480 blocks more.

[Shoggy]

@adamwzl: I guess somewhere around 65 EUR (w/o VAT).

@churchy: as said it will be a bit different in the final variant - especially on the left side. The oval holes are a bit strange but there is another free soldering space for capacitors so we just want to make sure that also a fully equipped card is compatible.

[Church]

Shoggy: it's only look wise, otherwise imho this design is better for simple reason - to me it seems like this shape is smaller / less copper needed to manufacture it = block gonna be cheaper. For middle&low end card waterblocks getting price down imho should be the main priority, to not make full cover too expensive relative to (cheap) card price. Even effectiveness doesn't matter much, as middle&low end cards are much cooler heat dissipation wise.

[lowfat]

I am really not a fan of copper colour, but the design of it looks fantastic IMO.

[Vetalar]

lowfat
AFAIR there is custom nicelplated versions of Aqua Computer blocks.

[mstrmold]

Hey Shoggy, are you guys waiting on the final design to see what the 6970 looks like? Or, is that going to be a separate block/series?

[Shoggy]

We won't wait since we want to sell that block now

A nickel plated variant will be available too but that takes a few days longer.

[tiborrr]

Here's our EK FB 6870 full-cover prototype in action. Some minor flaws on the delrin lid on this prototype which are already handled. Temperatures are what matters the most. Twater = 31.5°C









1h+ torture test:


Best OC regards,
N.

[Utnorris]

On this budget card I would say cost is first, then temps, but it's a nice looking card too, just like the AC block. Any idea when these will hit retailers?

[Tackleberry]

Looks like EK blocks covers more chips that need cooling.