First Fermi block

[DarthBeavis]

Can't wait to see it nickle-plated. I am looking at possibly using four 480s in my next build on a Rampage III (also with matching blocks) and I believe a Gulftown (depending on what Asus pulls for me). This is going into my Pinup case with the dual Feser 480 rads.

[woffen]

Looking good, it's DD right?

So it will be 480 all the way then

[NaeKuh]

nice DB.

gonna grab 2 fermi's @ launch myself... probably end it with a third one on my birthday in 2 months... :P

[cubemaster27]

When do they come out? Feels as though I've been waiting forever!!

[Alexandr0s]

I believe Bitspower also has a block ready, although it's noted as an Inno3d block who is probably selling it in combination with the upcoming fermi card:

http://translate.google.com/translat...0/1706730.html

[DarthBeavis]

I believe Bitspower also has a block ready, although it's noted as an Inno3d block who is probably selling it in combination with the upcoming fermi card:

http://translate.google.com/translat...0/1706730.html

I will have to ask as I did not think Nvidia was dealing with other vendors yet for this GPU . . .hmmm. Could be athough AIB's did something I guess. BP is a good company and I am sure they will have a nice product as well.

[Hakker]

Can confirm the post from Alexandr0s. However I think that was a pre-production sample they showed.

[DarthBeavis]

Can confirm the post from Alexandr0s. However I think that was a pre-production sample they showed.

All I know is Danger Den worked directly with Nvidia to have this block ready. Hopefully the first run of releases will all be reference design for compatibility purposes. It will be interested to see how other companies tackle the issues presented with the physical layout of the card.

[NaeKuh]

how did bitspower get a sample?

makes no sense..

Because

1. there not partnered with any gpu manu, if they are can u link?
2. Koolance doesnt have one yet, and they a larger company then bitspower.

They probably showed u the top picture, but nothing of the bottom.

Nvidia has been really closed doors about fermi, so i dont understand how bitspower got a pcb sample like what beavis is saying.

[affiliate13]

I posted this a couple of days ago.
Inno3d and BP seem to have some sort of relationship.

[DarthBeavis]

how did bitspower get a sample?

makes no sense..

Because

1. there not partnered with any gpu manu, if they are can u link?
2. Koolance doesnt have one yet, and they a larger company then bitspower.

They probably showed u the top picture, but nothing of the bottom.

Nvidia has been really closed doors about fermi, so i dont understand . how bitspower got a pcb sample like what beavis is saying.

not closed door with me LOL. I have been pushing to have a block out at launch (not that is was all my doing by any means but hopefully I helped a little). Lots of credit goes to Vector (Matt Conwell) of PDXLAN as that is the place where Nvidia and Danger Den and I all meet to conspire against the world. Nvidia's Tom Peterson really made sure the enthusiast community would have good cooling solutions available. Kudos to him and Paul J from Nvidia for their hard work!

If I were not on this 3d Tour for Nvidia I would get you guys some sweet pics from the launch (just got home from the NY/Boston stops on Tuesday, fly out to SF and DC on Monday . . .then one stop after that . . .Miami). looking forward to getting my build done in April

[DarthBeavis]

I posted this a couple of days ago.
Inno3d and BP seem to have some sort of relationship.

that is a rendering. LOL. what i showed is an actual product. does not matter because BP, EK, and Koolance will of course have nice blocks on the market as well at some point. If the prize for first is being given out I do think DD gets it though I think they had a block for the 280 out first as well?

[shawnoen]

Four GTX480s?

You'll need like a 1500W power supply for that.

[Planet]

how did bitspower get a sample?

makes no sense..

Because

1. there not partnered with any gpu manu, if they are can u link?
2. Koolance doesnt have one yet, and they a larger company then bitspower.

They probably showed u the top picture, but nothing of the bottom.

Nvidia has been really closed doors about fermi, so i dont understand how bitspower got a pcb sample like what beavis is saying.

Mechanical sample is only needed for a test fit. You should be able to build a block from the 3D models of the card prior then test fit later on with sample pcbs.

[DarthBeavis]

Mechanical sample is only needed for a test fit. You should be able to build a block from the 3D models of the card prior then test fit later on with sample pcbs.

mechanical sample is needed before you release a card for sale

[DarthBeavis]

Four GTX480s?

You'll need like a 1500W power supply for that.

I have a 1200 I will try first. If I need more, my home office has a dedicated 20 amp circuit for my rig and a separate 15 amp circuit for the rest of my stuff like my Jager tap machine

[NaeKuh]

Mechanical sample is only needed for a test fit. You should be able to build a block from the 3D models of the card prior then test fit later on with sample pcbs.

so how would one know what waterpath one needs without seeing where things are on the mechanical sample?

Its like this..

i can draw a BOX.

[ ] <-- this is a new waterblock render for intels 22nm!!! woot im the first.

Its the same thing a picture.. of course it will change when the cpu comes out ....
To me it sounds like BP is cheating... also i will never expect Bitspower to EVER release anything on time.

Beavis's picture tho looks like its a finished prototype meant for fitting.

[affiliate13]

that is a rendering. LOL. what i showed is an actual product. does not matter because BP, EK, and Koolance will of course have nice blocks on the market as well at some point. If the prize for first is being given out I do think DD gets it though I think they had a block for the 280 out first as well?

Oh yes DB, the link wasnt to show the block just the info about Inno3d.

[ottoyu34]

THose will cool those beasts nicely.

For one moment, I thought that was the botton of the block.

[JaD]

so how would one know what waterpath one needs without seeing where things are on the mechanical sample?

Card manufacturers have to make the boards somehow, and I'm pretty sure you can guess how things work from blueprints and end up with something slightly more accurate than a little square. -_-'
Anyway it wouldn't be so hard to believe that Inno3D managed to provide a sample for their watercooling partner.

[R3alsp33dy0ne]

whats with the little hole in the top corner?

[rehpyc]

If the prize for first is being given out I do think DD gets it though I think they had a block for the 280 out first as well?

You can't really award such a prize when only one company is given the resources available to achieve such a 'feat' ;]

[Sadasius]

DB are you logged in from PAX right now?

[DarthBeavis]

DB are you logged in from PAX right now?

No. I am on a five-day break from the Panasonic Touch the Future Tour (I am the Nvidia representative for my stops on the tour):
http://www.panasonic.com/promos/touc...20Mar%203%20AM

I did the NY and Boston stops then fly out Monday to do the SF and DC stops then fly home for ten days then fly to Miami to do that last stop.

Asus wanted me at PAX but I needed a couple days off in this current tour to see my family.

[DarthBeavis]

You can't really award such a prize when only one company is given the resources available to achieve such a 'feat' ;]

sure I can. watch me LOL. just ribbing you. I understand your point. Brotha has to profess his love for DD somehow