Kepler arrives, so does the EK-FC680 GTX series water block

[tiborrr]

@Elganja: This has been stated since the very beginning: http://coolingconfigurator.com/waterblock/3831109856314

EVGA EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Superclocked+ (/w backplate) 2GB GDDR5 (02G-P4-2684)
EVGA original backplate cannot be reused.

[Elganja]

@Elganja: This has been stated since the very beginning: http://coolingconfigurator.com/waterblock/3831109856314

thanks tiborrr... i totally missed it. Not a big deal, I can return the ones I got... and as you said, the info was there and I just missed it

I'm excited to install 3 of the actel+EN blocks today... just waiting on UPS!

[Elganja]

got my stuff installed a couple days ago:



it's funny that I didn't even do it intentionally, it's just the way it turned out, but I have all EK blocks (Acetal+EN, except the chipset which is just Acetal+Nickle I believe). But I have 3 FC680's, EK-Supreme HF, EK-Dominator, EK-FC Bridge TRIPLE Serial and EK-FB for my chipset.

loving the quality of all your products!

[tiborrr]

Awesome rig, mr. Cannabis Sativa!

[Callsign_Vega]

Tiborrr, got the assembly line done:




The temps are exceptional on three of them. One of them the temps are much higher. Looks like I will have to remove it to see what is going on. It is in the same part of the loop as another card which temps are good so I don't think there is a flow problem. I did all four cards exactly the same, with the same TIM and quantity and pressure on the mounting screws. Any idea why one would be running so hot compared to the others? Hopefully it is a easy fix once I get the block removed.

[tiborrr]

Hi Vega,

what are the temp difference? Could be one GPU is a leaker? Compare the TIM imprint on a good and a 'bad' card. Check whether the standoffs are installed correctly (seated all the way down to the copper core).

[Callsign_Vega]

Hi Vega,

what are the temp difference? Could be one GPU is a leaker? Compare the TIM imprint on a good and a 'bad' card. Check whether the standoffs are installed correctly (seated all the way down to the copper core).

There is about a 20+ C difference. Three cards under load are around 33 C and the one is ~55C. I am thinking there has to be something wrong with the standoffs. They all where relatively the same temperature with the stock air coolers.

[tiborrr]

Hi!

Can you try mounting the block on the different card? Is this the problem when you test the card one by one or when they're assembled in the loop? The loop is parallel or serial? In the later case this could be related to stuck air bubble or partially 'dry' block.

[Callsign_Vega]

Hi!

Can you try mounting the block on the different card? Is this the problem when you test the card one by one or when they're assembled in the loop? The loop is parallel or serial? In the later case this could be related to stuck air bubble or partially 'dry' block.

Hey tiborrr, as soon as I removed the block and took a good look at the stand-off's it was immediately apparent. One of the stand offs-was only screwed in about half way! (on one of the four corner ones around the GPU). Glad I didn't crack/damage the board. Normally I check all stand-offs but I didn't have that little stand-off wrench that you guys used to ship with the blocks and I didn't want to scratch up the block with big pliers.

I figured whoever put the stand-offs on used that little wrench and they all were good. That little oversight cost me about four hours lol, takes time to take this apart, put it back together and leak test :




I remember doing four EK blocks on GTX 580's and screwing in the stand-offs took quite a bit of time. But then again I knew they were super tight when I did them. Maybe include that little wrench in the box with instructions to check the stand offs? Not sure how much that little wrench costs.

Well anyways the blocks are working great now. Idle 21-25 C with 33-38 C under full overclocked load. Now with the stand off issue I am wondering if the other GPU card ones and the EK RIVE MB blocks were stand-off fully seated since I didn't re-check them. Now I am a little paranoid I won't be getting the best possible temps lol.

[tiborrr]

Hi Mike,

I'm glad you have your system up and working now You planning on chilling the system again?
It looks like a small oversight on our side, we will make up to you I promise

P.S.: Rest assured the FB RE4 block is okay, the copper is thicker on these so the standoffs go in easier

[Callsign_Vega]

Hi Mike,

I'm glad you have your system up and working now You planning on chilling the system again?
It looks like a small oversight on our side, we will make up to you I promise

P.S.: Rest assured the FB RE4 block is okay, the copper is thicker on these so the standoffs go in easier

Great, ya I looked at the X79 and VRM temps in BIOS and they are only 24 C. Looking pretty good.

[blinkin2000]

Just ordered the EVGA 680 FTW 4GB w Backplate, any word on EK compatibility with this EVGA SKU?

[DarthBeavis]

Hope someone does shootout of 680 blocks . . .I went this HK but it would be good to know anyways

[Crazystang01]

Yeah wouldn't mine a shoot out of 680 blocks. Anyways tiborr hows those GTX690 water blocks coming along!!!! I know koolance beat you to the punch with their release of the 690 block but I like EK soooooooo any update my GTX690 wants water lol

[Yaka]

any idea if and when block for the Pallit gtx680 jetsream 4GB will be available?

thanks

[tiborrr]

@Yaka: Very soon, it has been designed and sent downstairs to machining shop a couple of days ago. Awaiting sample!

@Crazystang01: Yes, Koolance did a crazy fast job on the GTX690 water block We will start selling ours on Friday, June 29th 2012. They are being assembled as we speak.

[Yaka]

Any update mate?

[RoboionatoR]

Heloo
My assembling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1_llUL6_cY

[WicKeDcHilD]

Heloo
My assembling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1_llUL6_cY

Cool vid!