** OcUK Tech Lab 'Prolimatech MK-26 Equipped' Custom R9 290X **

Its possible to buy just the cooler and apply them later right?

Yep.

I will probably buy this, but couple of questions first:

1. Would this fit into Nexus Breeze case? Cannot really figure out dimensions from pics. How much it comes off from the 290x PCB edge, width-wise? Could you post a pic taken from top so I can measure XY-dimensions?

2. What would be the best 140mm coolers, if I want silent PC, but moderate OC? (Akasa Apache, Akasa Viper R, Noctua or Scythe Slip Stream 140mm, Noiseblocker Black Silent Pro 140mm ain't got PWM). I have Apaches now for CPU and intake and they are very silent!

I would love it if there was a good dual slot solution, then I could fit my network + sound cards in, and even keep room for crossfire if one is unable to hold 120fps on quake 3...

You could use an Accelero Extreme III or Gelid Icy Vision Rev.2 if you wanted.

BurntProc said:

I would love it if there was a good dual slot solution, then I could fit my network + sound cards in, and even keep room for crossfire if one is unable to hold 120fps on quake 3...

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Quake 3? or Quake Live? Because you'd be closer to 1200fps in Quake 3 with a 290x lol.

Is it possible to mount the big Alpenfohn VRM heatsink under the mk-26?And using Corsair SP120fans would be ideal with their great static pressure?

rjkoneill said:

Hi Guys

Available for pre order now, this Sapphire 290X comes pre fitted with a Prolimatech MK-26 cooler.

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Are the water cooled tech cards sapphires too?

Hey

i also have an prolimatech on my r290x but the voltage transformers are really hot.
The Burn in Test on msi afterburner:

20% fan - 120° and increasing
50% fan - max 110°
100% fan - max 90°

any ideas to cooling the voltage transformers better ?
also with alpenföhn heatsinks its the same

Use a more relevant heat test like Heaven/Valley.
What fans are you using, which vrm heatsink and what did you attach it/them with?

first i was testing the same setup that overclockers did in this thread.
then i was testing on another heatsinks on vrm1 and vrm2, see picture:



vrm1 is ok but vrm2 is really hot, only on the final fantasy XIV benchmark in the short time about 90° and thats not a heat intensiv one
all other temps are great but vrm2 is a killer in temps

fans are enermax cluster
case are corsair corbide air 540
great airflow with 5 case coolers, also enermax cluster

What did you attach the heatsink with? Thermal glue or tape/pad?

I'd strongly suggest using fans like Scythe GT's. They can make a surprising difference with this kind of thing.
Also, try it with the side panel off and see if there's a noticeable change in temps.

Check out this thread too http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18553466

i have many things testet:

pads
glue
the normal prolimatech
and also in an cooler master III case closed and opened

the VRM temps are on the prolimatech bad, the stock one is about 60° but very loud of course

If you're using the glue, then the best thing you could do is use Scythe GT's or maybe SP120's.
That's the only way to get more air through the cooler and onto the heatsinks.

the GT´s airflow are 98 m³/h on 2800rpm
the cluster are 146 m³/h on 1400rpm

ithink the cluster are better, becouse they will throw more air on the prolimatech and the vrm´s

GT's are 1850rpm and it's about static pressure, not cfm
Believe me, on heatsink or a radiator, GT's are pretty much the best you can get as they are fantastic at pushing air through restrictive areas.

Clusters are not even in the same league.

ok i dont think it will be lower the temps on the vrm, but i will test it

It's definitely worth a try
I tried Alpenfohn wingboost, Thermalright TY-140 and GT's on an Alpenfohn Peter.
The GT's were far and away the best performers.

I think OcUK need to add fan options to the page for the card with some OcUK recommended and tested fans. There is too much choice with fans these days!

Maybe have three options or something

• Silence
• Performance
• Value

Hello guys! I'm considering this card/cooler combo but i'm worried it can't fit my thermaltake dokker case (http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=c_00001662). Can anyone post total dimensions of this card/cooler combo, especially width? I mailed Prolimatech, but they havent replied yet..