Swiftech Komodo HD7970 Preview

[gmat]

Will it be available in full retail form (pre-mounted), from EVGA or other partners ?

[gabe]

under the sticker, is it just regular flat delrin?

Yes it is.

I've two questions, Gabe.

1. Will there be a bridge to support GFX cards, which are only 1 slot apart? In another word, they're all sandwiched together without any extra space.
2. Will removing the sticker void warranty? E.g. Taking apart the block to clean the interior?

Phil

bridge spacing: we are making bridges for 1.6" and 2.4" PCI spacing.
removing sticker: no it doesn't void your warranty, but if you have leaks upon re-assembly, it's your responsibility.

Will it be available in full retail form (pre-mounted), from EVGA or other partners ?

EVGA doesn't offer AMD boards. Swiftech will continue partnering with EVGA for upcoming NVidia products; I can't comment re. other AMD/partners.


QUESTIONS FOR YOU ALL:

Noticed that some of our competitors are offering the 1-slot bracket as an option; Also, I have not seen any back-plates being offered for this card, but the question is this:

What's the consensus for these two items? you prefer optional or included in price?

[lowfat]

QUESTIONS FOR YOU ALL:

Noticed that some of our competitors are offering the 1-slot bracket as an option; Also, I have not seen any back-plates being offered for this card, but the question is this:

What's the consensus for these two items? you prefer optional or included in price?

Both should be available but not included IMO.

[ElGreco]

bridge spacing: we are making bridges for 1.6" and 2.4" PCI spacing.

QUESTIONS FOR YOU ALL:

Noticed that some of our competitors are offering the 1-slot bracket as an option; Also, I have not seen any back-plates being offered for this card, but the question is this:

What's the consensus for these two items? you prefer optional or included in price?

Excelent job Gabe! Welldone!

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Regarding your question:
a. I prefer to have all the extra items included in the box (bracket and backpate, etc). This way, the production of these extra items will be higher and the overall price lower! So, all these people who want the complete package will not pay a higher total price as they would if they would buy the items inividually. Not to mention the fact that many times, the availability of the blocks and backpates or brackets is not the same, meaning multiple orders and consequently increased postage fees!
b.There is at least one company producing backplates as addon to their 7970 waterblock, utilzing thermal pads for extra cooling.

Nice Job!

[gabe]

Excelent job Gabe! Welldone!

Regarding the Crossfire Bridges: You imply to use swiftech existing bridges or you will build new ones specific for these series of blocks?

Regarding your question:
a. I prefer to have all the extra items included in the box (bracket and backpate, etc). This way, the production of these extra items will be higher and the overall price lower! So, all these people who want the complete package will not pay a higher total price as they would if they would buy the items inividually. Not to mention the fact that many times, the availability of the blocks and backpates or brackets is not the same, meaning multiple orders and consequently increased postage fees!
b.There is at least one company producing backplates as addon to their 7970 waterblock, utilzing thermal pads for extra cooling.

Nice Job!

excellent & realistic remarks.

[naokaji]

Block looks very nice

What's the consensus for these two items? you prefer optional or included in price?

Included please, I don't like the risk of having to order from 3 different stores to get all 3 items due to stock levels.