Swiftech Epsilon HD6990 & Komodo 6900-V2

[gabe]

Hello All,

Re. Epsilon HD6990

Release is approaching fast, and I just wanted to share pictures of the final product.



1 slot PCI bracket for those of you who need the space

[Johnny87au]

Gabe check your pm box please mate!

[gabe]

Gabe check your pm box please mate!

check yours

[Johnny87au]

check yours slow poke

[chrisgonzales]

hey im new too the site, but just wanted to let you know that your single slot block, is what made me buy the 6990, can't wait
been stalking the forum for a while now, but now i'm able to post

[gabe]

hey im new too the site, but just wanted to let you know that your single slot block, is what made me buy the 6990, can't wait
been stalking the forum for a while now, but now i'm able to post

Thanks I'm pushing production to finish them off and ship'em out!

[RacingTurtle]

That 1 slot PCI bracket is brilliant!
I'll be all over one of those when theyre ready.

[Johnny87au]

That 1 slot PCI bracket is brilliant!
I'll be all over one of those when theyre ready.

+1 swiftech have really outdone themselves, Beautiful block!

[BeepBeep2]

+1 swiftech have really outdone themselves, Beautiful block!

Agreed.

I <3 minimal look. Black, few graphics, gets the job done.

[Emperor]

pictures of the fins inside the waterblock and the contact area with the GPUs?

[gabe]

pictures of the fins inside the waterblock and the contact area with the GPUs?

The product should be released this week. You'll be able to see all the pics on the web site

[chrisgonzales]

man i can't wait i want it now now now :P, this card gets hot need something to cool it down

[gabe]

The product has been released - orders will be accepted online 5/11
MSRP $159.95

High gloss face sticker shows reflection of a graphics card overhead



Mirror polish chrome plated copper base - all PCB mount holes used - pre-installed standoffs



Installed with included PCI bracket



PCI detail



Back plate installed



Reinforced PCI bracket - will also be sold separately ($5)



Exploded view



Dimensions



Weight: 50 oz (1430 g)


Performance data

[RacingTurtle]

It's too late. EK blocks have been out for a month now.

[zalbard]

It's too late. EK blocks have been out for a month now.

Are you saying that not a single person is going to buy 6990 from now on?

[Church]

RacingTurtle: and each and every customer bought cards and EK blocks right away and will never buy swiftech ones? Too late? Yeah, right.

eek, Zalbard got first

[gabe]

Are you saying that not a single person is going to buy 6990 from now on?

No worries, he's just envious because ours looks so much nicer

[Church]

gabe: speaking about looks, imho you really should start thinking about making bridges. As interim pre-step, you should start design in for all future swiftech gpu full cover blocks inlets placed at same distance from each other and alike, to ease developing such SLI/CF waterbridges and drop need to have some block specific adapters/links to that bridge.
(and it would be nice to have inlets placed at same place/distance for both dual gpu-s & single gpu-s of same generation, to allow tri-sli/tri-cf of one dual and one single gpu cards)
BTW, like idea of glossy sticker surface. PCB or backplate of other card mirroring in it imho should result in very nice touch.

[RacingTurtle]

Think about it guys, its not that hard. Cmon, people will buy whats available first up.

[gabe]

gabe: speaking about looks, imho you really should start thinking about making bridges. As interim pre-step, you should start design in for all future swiftech gpu full cover blocks inlets placed at same distance from each other and alike, to ease developing such SLI/CF waterbridges and drop need to have some block specific adapters/links to that bridge.
(and it would be nice to have inlets placed at same place/distance for both dual gpu-s & single gpu-s of same generation, to allow tri-sli/tri-cf of one dual and one single gpu cards)
BTW, like idea of glossy sticker surface. PCB or backplate of other card mirroring in it imho should result in very nice touch.

I agree.

[gabe]

(and it would be nice to have inlets placed at same place/distance for both dual gpu-s & single gpu-s of same generation, to allow tri-sli/tri-cf of one dual and one single gpu cards)
BTW, like idea of glossy sticker surface. PCB or backplate of other card mirroring in it imho should result in very nice touch.

Tri CF.. you mean something like this, right ?



So, Epsilon HD6990 and Komodo HD6900 do work (only in serial config) in TRIPLE-CROSSFIRE. Granted there is a small offset (exactly 4mm), but it isn't an issue with vynil tubing. Ideally we'd want both inlet/outlet aligned so that ppl can also do parallel. If there is strong demand, I wouldn't be against making a revised Komodo 6900 that way. I'll start another thread to make a poll so you guys can let me know.

I was excited to do benchies in this config, unfortunately I realized that my bench PSU doesn't have three 4-pin connectors. Oh well, I'll have to get another PSU next week.

[chrisgonzales]

Todays the day !!!!! I'm ordering one as soon as it's available, ... which when will that be?

[PatRaceTin]

i like the idea of those stand-off provided

[vulcZ]

I'd love a picture of the inside of this block

[Vapor]

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