EK-FC280 GTX owners with high GPU temperatures

[Eddy_EK]

Hi

I have to appologize and point out maufacturing/construction fault with some (not all) of the 280 GTX water blocks.

The problem accured because we tried to make lighter water block, so it became "too thin" and when mounting the block it becames more concave on the GPU contact. This causes very high temperatures of the GPU (90-100°C) even when checking of the GPU contact shows good contact.

So if any of users have too high temperatures (90-100°C) please contact your reseller or contact us directly. We will send you immedeatelly new copper base replacement, which will solve problems with high temperatures.

Again we appologize for the problams and ask for understanding. Also we have to point out this problem accured only with these blocks.

Contact us at info(at)ekwaterblocks.com e-mail.

Eddy

[CrixD]

Now. This is good service
Thanks Eddy

CrixD - Rasmus W Pedersen [The guy with all the Maximus " Formula questions lol :p]

[eva2000]

thanks for the heads up

what's the thickness difference between the original and revised plates ?

[Vertigo1]

Well I bought a new block last week but haven't used it yet - how can I be sure my block isn't affected without testing it and potentially frying my GPU?

I have the snail design with the black screw-on alu piece at the other end.

[generics_user]

Well I bought a new block last week but haven't used it yet - how can I be sure my block isn't affected without testing it and potentially frying my GPU?

I have the snail design with the black screw-on alu piece at the other end.

actually just mount it, temps should be lower in idle and the ihs enough to spread the heat to the outer edges

[Bobly]

Waow thanks for coming forward with a solution Eddy I feel much better about ordering my EK block in September now, hopefully I'll get the new revised plate but if not it's nice to know there's a solution ^^

[Repliquant67]

Well I bought a new block last week but haven't used it yet - how can I be sure my block isn't affected without testing it and potentially frying my GPU?

I have the snail design with the black screw-on alu piece at the other end.

In full, your gpu temperature will rise quickly above 90°C on furmark or other game. Iddle temperature are not to hig.

[Vertigo1]

In full, your gpu temperature will rise quickly above 90°C on furmark or other game. Iddle temperature are not to hig.

I'd still really rather have a way of checking whether my block is one of the affected ones without mounting it and testing it tbh, especially as there have been a few reports of fried cards on here with this block.

[Repliquant67]

You can't check without testing. The blocks that have an issue become concave when you screw. I had hig temperature with my block but the coper base is flat when I remove the block and check it.

[Vertigo1]

How tight are you supposed to screw it down onto the card out of interest?

[Repliquant67]

You tight at first well the screw around the gpu, and after the other, just enough to have a contact between the mofset or chips with the block. Ever tight in cross.

[Vertigo1]

Ok thanks, just a bit concerned how tightly I should clamp it down, do you tighten the screws a lot, until they become difficult to turn further or not quite that much?

[Malik]

Today arrived my EK Waterblock with backplate. And here some infos:

GTX is working and everything is ok

Eddy everything is ok - Ek W rulez


After 1h work in idle mode: 32 - 35 degrees



Photos:

[Repliquant67]

Ok thanks, just a bit concerned how tightly I should clamp it down, do you tighten the screws a lot, until they become difficult to turn further or not quite that much?

Yes for the screw around the gpu I tight with strength. The chip is protected by the HIS and you need a good pressure if you want a good cooling. With the other screws, I don't tight a lot because you can bind to much the card and break it.

[manyga]

Hi!!

Today I installed my EK block, and......A picture is worth a thousand words:



This block is amazing!!

26º ambient room, 33-35º in IDLE and 42-44º in 30min COD4 game!!

Pics:





Very good Stuff Eddy!

[LogAn'sRun]

Today arrived my EK Waterblock with backplate. And here some infos:

GTX is working and everything is ok

Eddy everything is ok - Ek W rulez
After 1h work in idle mode: 32 - 35 degrees

SWEET!! That's exactly what I wanted to hear!

[bentleya]

+1 for respect eddy top man for saying the fault, changing and offering new bottoms to affected water coolers

[Malik]

One sad info

Awesome EK block + Asus Rampage Formula + ...



= impossible mount on first pcie slot

Or am i wrong ?
Maybe someone has this ram block on gtx ?

[cobra_kai]

This is how all companies should act. If they make a mistake admit it and then fix it. Major props for acting responsibly

[cka3o4nuk]

Eddy_EK is there any sugestion if i have old revision wb gtx280 to not crack it , not bend etc.
any sugestion how to mount it right and dont have to change?

[Anemone]

One sad info
Awesome EK block + Asus Rampage Formula + ...

While I can't confirm Malik, I will say that folks have been using the plain black back plate with success, so if you need that first pci-e slot, probably you should use that instead of the water cooled back plate? I would

[Repliquant67]

One sad info

Awesome EK block + Asus Rampage Formula + ...



= impossible mount on first pcie slot

Or am i wrong ?
Maybe someone has this ram block on gtx ?

Where did you see that ?
Like I said before, It is working without problem with the maximus formula that have exactly the same pcb than the rampage.
In 1 or 2 weeks, I will check because I have problem with my maximus formula and ordered a rampage. I am waiting the new copper plate from Eddy and maybe a new gtx280 (the card that come from RMA overheat to much : 100°C in game. I don't know if I will wait the new copper plate to test the card with waterblock or send it now to the RMA ...).
HS : Can you give me an advice for the bios of the rampage with the QX9650 ? I don't know wich one is the best with my cpu and I had no response in different forum.

[Malik]

If this ram block have the same size like backplate - that is a problem. Because ram slots are very close

Maybe someone have photo with mounted ram block ?

[RickCain]

There are several other companies who produce watercooling gear who need to follow your lead...

w00t, the people who fried their $600.00 CARD get a new $150.00 block.....

I'd be happier to see companies invest some time in design instead of rushing out products that damage more expensive equipment. If this was any other company they would have been lit on fire on this forum for both causing a problem and then admitting it. Instead they are applauded for frying an unknown amount of peoples cards.

[RickCain]

Buy eVGA and RMA....

Thank you for proving my point