New Swiftech Full-cover waterblock for GTX285 released

[gabe]

Introducing the Komodo full-cover waterblock for nVidia® GeForce® GTX285 graphics cards (P891 reference design)

The Komodo water-block offers superior thermal performance at the GPU level thanks to an embedded thin-pin matrix located directly above the GPU area. Flow restriction is moderate by design in order to take into account multiple water-blocks in the same loop, and is similar to that of the classic MCW60 (See pressure drop vs. flow rate curve below).

The base is made of chrome plated electrolytic copper, and the top is machined in black Delrin. High thermal conductivity grease pads are pre-applied in the memory and mosfet areas for user convenience. Short barb fittings are included with the block for 3/8" or 1/2" tubing and compatible with dual or triple SLI setups.







MSRP is $134.95 - shipping immediately

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Thats one sleek looking block, I bet it performs wonderfully as well

[gabe]

Thats one sleek looking block, I bet it performs wonderfully as well

In all modesty? it's a champ! I really got some terrific overclocks with this block.

[dengyong]

That's a nice block but what's up with the name...it reminds me of commode ?

[gabe]

That's a nice block but what's up with the name...it reminds me of commode ?

It's named after the Komodo Dragon. A Mean Beast!

[HotGore]

Looks awesome. Any chance for an acrylic top?

[gabe]

Looks awesome. Any chance for an acrylic top?

Working on it. We've always been reluctant to machine acrylic due to cracking problems. Were'looking into polycarbonate.

[Eddie3dfx]

Working on it. We've always been reluctant to machine acrylic due to cracking problems. Were'looking into polycarbonate.

I really think that would look amazing in acrylic.
It's the only thing that keeps me going to Ek blocks, but if other manufacturers push stuff out in acrylic, I'd certainly buy other blocks.
That being said, thats a very nice block.

[Zehnsucht]

What kind of compression fittings compability? Looks to me maybe even 3/4" could fit?

[Fragger]

Great job Gabe. I love the way the top forces water down across the pin matrix, cpu style cooling for gpu's very cool - literally. I would love to see it with a clear top to, the black top looks to industrial for me and its a crime to cover up that pin matrix.

[DeathWalking]

High thermal conductivity grease pads are pre-applied in the memory and mosfet areas for user convenience.

I wish more companies did this. Especially for my 4870x2, cutting all the pads for the Vregs and memory chips was a royal PITA.

[gabe]

What kind of compression fittings compability? Looks to me maybe even 3/4" could fit?

I have a distance of 30mm (1.18") center to center between inlet and outlet ports.

[veedubfreak]

pics of the backside? is it compatible with sli?

[gabe]

pics of the backside? is it compatible with sli?

For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is recommended in single cooling loop configurations (CPU and GPU in the same cooling loop with one pump). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".



For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is preferred in dual cooling loop configurations (separate CPU and GPU cooling with individual pumps for each loop). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".

[Utnorris]

Nice looking and very thoughtful to include the thermal paste pre-installed. I like the look of the parallel configuration. It looks like this is a single slot design, is that correct?

[gabe]

Nice looking and very thoughtful to include the thermal paste pre-installed. I like the look of the parallel configuration. It looks like this is a single slot design, is that correct?

"The Komodo water-block is a single slot, liquid cooling solution for nVidia® reference design GeForce™ GTX285 graphics cards. This "full cover" waterblock cools the GPU, Voltage Regulators, I/O chip, and memory modules."

[ben805]

very nice....what kind of underload temp one can expect from this block? assuming running one card in a single loop.

[Blacky]

could be a noob question but why parallel is better for single loop solution (CPU + GPU)? isn't that a flow killer? also how exactly this parallel works compared to the heat killer gpu parallel bridge setup?

[EnJoY]

Wicked cool looking block. The internals on the GPU look very nice from the diagram. Will chrome be the only option or will the standard copper look be available as well?

[Herc130]

Your shipping links for Hawaii zip codes (at least mine 96706 doesn't work) are still broke. Almost impulsed ordered one and just like the last time (year ago?) I tried to order straight from the factory, all I get is:

Shipping Method:
use the dropdown menu to select your desired shipping method Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80040e14'

[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]Incorrect syntax near the keyword 'AS'.

/store/cart.asp, line 220

Works fine with other zips. Unfortunately, that does not help me place an order to get it shipped to me.

On a side note, are you guys planning on making NB/SB/chipset block/s for motherboards...such as the eVGA Classified?

[Devil_Dog]

Nice block Gabe. Keep up the great work.

[NaeKuh]

definitely a pretty block

[Sadasius]

Very nice Gabe. Like the pin matrix as well. People who use dye will have to watch this though as it will be another area to clean up once the fluid goes clear in the tubes.

[alacheesu]

could be a noob question but why parallel is better for single loop solution (CPU + GPU)? isn't that a flow killer?

It's a flow killer for the GPU blocks, but it increases the flow rate for everything else, most importantly the CPU block.

[b@llz0r]

sweet looking block and pressure drop figures are nice too.
Cant wait to see how it performs

instead of acrylic tops you could look at using some of this
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ookie%5Ftest=1

heres an EK block I modded with some of this fluro acrylic