EK-480 block on GTX580?

**Cookiesowns** · 11-09-2010, 01:25 PM

EK-480 block on GTX580?

I just got my 480 not too long ago, within 90 days, so yay for evga step up program. I look at the PCB photos, it seems like it might fit, except where the opening in the back, the 580 doesn't have them, but it does have holes for screws.

So what do you guys think? Would it fit?

GTX480:

GTX580:

**blinkin2000** · 11-09-2010, 01:41 PM

I'm in the same boat. It looks like the holes line up from the pictures you posted.

**Olly_K** · 11-09-2010, 01:53 PM

looks spot on.......would be interesting....that would make me change my current train of though about adding a 3rd 480 if I can use the blocks on 2 580s

**Boulard83** · 11-09-2010, 02:09 PM

I just ordered 2 EVGA GTX580. And hope a GTX480 bloc can fit on. I think yes.

**Olly_K** · 11-09-2010, 02:10 PM

hmm not sure now, shoggy seems to think otherwise in this post here:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/Forums/...d.php?t=261986

Originally Posted by Shoggy

Should be almost identical since this block is based on the GTX480 block with only some specific changes for the GTX580 card.

**Boulard83** · 11-09-2010, 03:30 PM

480

580

480

580

The only real difference i see is one more bolts near bottom ram chip, and the added 2 small volts controll chips that dont interfeer.

**NaMcO** · 11-09-2010, 03:35 PM

Guess we'll have to wait for Eddy's word on it... Another on the same boat here

**mechman** · 11-09-2010, 03:47 PM

From the photos I think the RAM on the right side of the GPU has shifted up about a half a chip. I think there is a height change on the GPU also.

**lowfat** · 11-09-2010, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by mechman

From the photos I think the RAM on the right side of the GPU has shifted up about a half a chip. I think there is a height change on the GPU also.

Nothing a thick thermal pad shoudn't be able to fix though.

**nusihb** · 11-09-2010, 04:17 PM

I get my 580s Thursday... I have DD blocks on my 480s now, if I can get them to fit I'll let you know

The 'extra' volt control chips shouldn't matter unless they need cooling, they're not in the way.
But if there's height differences on the mem & GPU it might not work...

**mechman** · 11-09-2010, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by lowfat

Nothing a thick thermal pad shoudn't be able to fix though.

Very true, 1/2 a RAM shouldn't be an issue. If pads are needed on the RAM be sure to check the Vreg area too..may have to double those up. Let us know how the test fit goes nusihb!

**Cookiesowns** · 11-09-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by nusihb

I get my 580s Thursday... I have DD blocks on my 480s now, if I can get them to fit I'll let you know

The 'extra' volt control chips shouldn't matter unless they need cooling, they're not in the way.
But if there's height differences on the mem & GPU it might not work...

NONONONONONO. please tell me it works.

Edit: Seems like you're right, the memory chips are a tad bit higher, no need to dremel however, just place some THICK thermalpads where the capcitors were at on the 480, and you should be able to cool all the memory chips.

Apart from that I don't think there isn't any major differences, than the Added mounting points at the bottom of the far right bank of memory chips, and the holes where the Fan hole used to be.

**Boulard83** · 11-09-2010, 06:25 PM

I think its a fit.

Waiting for more, my GTX580s gona knock at the door by the end of the week.

**nusihb** · 11-09-2010, 06:43 PM

Hm, I got this reply from DD:
'Very close to the same...but one bank of RAM moved (the ones on the right of the GPU) and the GPU is a bit taller than the 480.
So minor but enough to cause some issues.'

Maybe it will fit with some 'modding'... maybe not.

**zeroibis** · 11-09-2010, 11:34 PM

You know, this gives me an idea. Why not have "recertified" blocks?

Imagine if rather than half to find someone to buy your current block there was a company or even the manufacturer who repurchased it from you and then resold it. I think this could really help in situations like this. In addition it could open up new possibilities for buyer loyalty programs that let people trade up to new blocks for a price or something of the sort.

**Nage** · 11-10-2010, 03:35 AM

just wait some time

News
EK already working on GeForce 580 GTX water block - 09/11/2010
We are already working on new GeForce 580 GTX water block.
The block should be available after November 24th.
Detailed info will follow.

**Eddy_EK** · 11-10-2010, 06:38 AM

Block des not fit, because of the changed mounting holes at VRM.

**nusihb** · 11-10-2010, 08:24 AM

Holes seem to be added, not changed... but I'll find out tomorrow, I guess, if it's possible to 'retro-fit' a 480 block to 580 (DD in this case).

**bigKr33** · 11-10-2010, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Eddy_EK

Block des not fit, because of the changed mounting holes at VRM.

Dang, and I was just about to order a gtx580. I still have a brand new fc480 I just got from you guys.

**McDown** · 11-11-2010, 03:36 AM

I did some Photoshop matching and it looks like EK 480 block would feet. What do you think guys?

**Tackleberry** · 11-11-2010, 03:52 AM

Sure it fits on 2D picture, but it will probably leave gap or not tight contact on VRMs. Go for it and report temperatures.
I m going with what designer of block actually has to say.

**Shoggy** · 11-11-2010, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by Tackleberry

Go for it and report temperatures.

I highly recommend to have a fire extinguisher for this test. Not for the temperature of the VRM, but for all the short circuits on the card

**nusihb** · 11-11-2010, 07:44 AM

Not doubting you Shoggy, but not all 480 wb's is made like yours

I'll make sure to check the contact points on the standard cooler first... then check it on the 480wb.
GPU is a tad higher, maybe too high to use pads on mem/vrm's, if so I give up...

**CrazyNutz** · 11-11-2010, 08:43 AM

Looks like a fit to me. The top ram chip on the right should cool just fine, DDR5 runs uber cool anyhow. also if the GPU is a little higher/taller then some themal pads on the mem, and vreg section should fill the gaps.