New Swiftech Komodo Waterblocks For Gtx275 And Gtx285

gabe · 09-29-2009, 05:51 PM

Introducing the new Komodo GTX285-P892 and Komodo GTX275-P897 waterblocks.

As their names indicate, these blocks are for nVidia's latest offerings. The P892 (actual nVidia name for this reference board) is also called GTX285 rev 2 by some vendors.

Both these blocks feature a black acetal top, and a chrome plated copper base.

Here are some pics:

Komodo GTX275-P897

Komodo GTX285-P892

The backside features pre-applied thermal pads with peel-off protection

The 0.6x0.6mm pin matrix

Pressure drop is very similar to that of the MCW60

For those who go to our web site, notice the announcement on the product page of an upcoming version of the Komodo for ATI 5800 series.

The MSRP for both blocks is $134.95
We are shipping to the dealers this week.

Vapor · 09-29-2009, 05:58 PM

Most attractive blocks I've ever seen

Love the pin matrix and low pressure drop as well! Real winners here, IMO

gabe · 09-29-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vapor

Most attractive blocks I've ever seen

Love the pin matrix and low pressure drop as well! Real winners here, IMO

Thanks.
BTW, can you please call me? my phone # is here: http://www.swiftnets.com/generalinfo.asp

millertime359 · 09-29-2009, 06:12 PM

nice work Gabe.

gabe · 09-29-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vapor

Most attractive blocks I've ever seen

Love the pin matrix and low pressure drop as well! Real winners here, IMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

nice work Gabe.

thanks Guys!

EnJoY · 09-29-2009, 06:54 PM

Wow, best full cover design I've seen in terms of the cooling patch for the core. Should be very efficient, and I'm shocked by the pressure drop. Very impressive.

skinnee · 09-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Stand offs - check
Chrome plating - check
thermal pads - check ...wait, pre-applied, we don't have to cut up thermal pads.

Impressive pressure drop as well, looks to be a very free flowing block with a focused pin matrix. Kicking myself for buying a GTX260 instead of spending a few dollars more on a GTX275 for my new bench.

NaeKuh · 09-29-2009, 08:04 PM

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i might be going back to swiftech sometime soon.

Yes i love the pin matrix as well.

gabe · 09-29-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skinnee

Stand offs - check
Chrome plating - check
thermal pads - check ...wait, pre-applied, we don't have to cut up thermal pads.

Impressive pressure drop as well, looks to be a very free flowing block with a focused pin matrix. Kicking myself for buying a GTX260 instead of spending a few dollars more on a GTX275 for my new bench.

yep, I was surprised how well this 275 performs actually.

millertime359 · 09-29-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skinnee

thermal pads - check ...wait, pre-applied, we don't have to cut up thermal pads.

+1

really cuts out any confusion on what pads go where. That job has to suck though.

MaByBoI · 09-30-2009, 04:49 AM

amazing looking blocks! i recently ordered the 295 "epsilon" block, cant wait to get it installed!

ell · 09-30-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

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i might be going back to swiftech sometime soon.

Yes i love the pin matrix as well.

Wow, something nice almost came out of naekuh there ! so close..

gorgeous blocks, dont fit my 285gtx though =[

gabe · 09-30-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MaByBoI

amazing looking blocks! i recently ordered the 295 "epsilon" block, cant wait to get it installed!

since we are on the subject of Epsilon, here is an EPSILON INSTALLATION TIP: to make sure that you get good contact between block and GPU's:

This particular board, being a dual GPU config, has lots of thermal pads for power mosfets, memory, etc..; it means that there is much more thermal material to compress before a good mate can happen between copper base and GPU. To prevent undue stress on the very small M2screws, AND to get good contact, you want to place the block clear face down on your bench, and while fastening the GPU screws, you want to VERY FIRMLY PUSH DOWN on the board with two fingers positionned in the center of the GPU area (do that twice since it's dual GPU). This is pre-compressing the board against the block, and allows you to get maximum down force without stressing the screw threads or striping the philips head.

gabe · 09-30-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ell

Wow, something nice almost came out of naekuh there ! so close..

gorgeous blocks, dont fit my 285gtx though =[

Unless your board is non-reference, there are only two nVidia reference boards for GTX285: the P891, and the P892. We have Komodo water-blocks for both.

Factotum · 09-30-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gabe

here is an EPSILON INSTALLATION TIP:

good manicure gabe

Komodo - excellent job, waiting for the 5870, thx

Bojamijams · 09-30-2009, 12:13 PM

So gabe.. about those heatsinks... any plans for 58xx series? Either waterblock or preferably heatsink?

MaByBoI · 09-30-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gabe

since we are on the subject of Epsilon, here is an EPSILON INSTALLATION TIP: to make sure that you get good contact between block and GPU's:

This particular board, being a dual GPU config, has lots of thermal pads for power mosfets, memory, etc..; it means that there is much more thermal material to compress before a good mate can happen between copper base and GPU. To prevent undue stress on the very small M2screws, AND to get good contact, you want to place the block clear face down on your bench, and while fastening the GPU screws, you want to VERY FIRMLY PUSH DOWN on the board with two fingers positionned in the center of the GPU area (do that twice since it's dual GPU). This is pre-compressing the board against the block, and allows you to get maximum down force without stressing the screw threads or striping the philips head.

thank you for that gabe! ill be sure to do so, should help a fair bit! and btw, nice nails you got there!

Mech0z · 09-30-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams

So gabe.. about those heatsinks... any plans for 58xx series? Either waterblock or preferably heatsink?

Year even though these blocks are nice its a tad too late they are not for people buying new cards (Unless your Nvidia fanboy ofc) alternatives for the newest and best cards would be nice

Fafeifa · 09-30-2009, 12:41 PM

pretty nice although a bit too late.

gabe · 09-30-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams

So gabe.. about those heatsinks... any plans for 58xx series? Either waterblock or preferably heatsink?

Yes. The Komodo 5800 are being prototyped.

Working on heatinks right now.

Sadasius · 09-30-2009, 01:32 PM

Beautiful blocks. Yeah talk about taking it to the next level in consumer satisfaction....standoff's.....pre applied thermal pads and hell even chrome. Not to mention the great flow as well. Damn if your making the 5870X2 block consider one sold to me!

gabe · 09-30-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadasius

Beautiful blocks. Yeah talk about taking it to the next level in consumer satisfaction....standoff's.....pre applied thermal pads and hell even chrome. Not to mention the great flow as well. Damn if your making the 5870X2 block consider one sold to me!

Then here is a render..