best gtx690 waterblock?

Tea_Bag · 25 Sep 2012 at 20:38

or even which to avoid?

I think EK nickel is a big no no at this point?

I can't find any comparison reviews?
I'm getting an xspc raystorm CPU block, and I noticed they have a similar thing on their 690 block, but I'm worried it might look a bit tacky?

pgi947 · 25 Sep 2012 at 20:55

If you want to avoid Nickel then I say go for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-035-AQ&groupid=962&catid=1520&subcat=2328

Monkeyspaz5000 · 25 Sep 2012 at 21:27

The raystorm blocks look good mate. I have one on my 670 - although I'm not running any LEDs in the surround section.

Kaapstad · 26 Sep 2012 at 08:06

To OP

Please could you post a before and after set of benchmarks to show how much of a difference the waterblock makes.

Tea_Bag · 26 Sep 2012 at 08:34

Kaapstad said:
To OP

Please could you post a before and after set of benchmarks to show how much of a difference the waterblock makes.

benchmarks would be the same unless you OC. do you mean temps?

it'll be quite difficult to ensure exact ambient remained the same, because I'll be WC for the first time and I'll be running leak tests for a few hours.

I'll post it up either way I suppose. I've to make sure I get the 690 first. seller isn't replying to emails anymore.

james_2k · 26 Sep 2012 at 14:00

hmm, from what i have read, its possible to get circa +160/165 on the core on average with watercooling. some get more

i can get about 135ish on mine on air. so it does go higher on water.

but im not sure it worth it until someone figures out how to overvolt

Geeman1979 · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:43

Mine will do 175 on the core. Yet to start pushing the memory yet! Will have a mess with it later when I get some time.

james_2k · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:45

175 on air? whats the 3dmark on that?

Geeman1979 · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:50

james_2k said:
175 on air? whats the 3dmark on that?

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/4410661

On air! Still need to work on the memory though.

james_2k · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:57

wonder why you score lower than mine at 135 then. (gpu score)

memory did nothing for the score when i ocd that btw

Geeman1979 · 26 Sep 2012 at 15:59

james_2k said:
wonder why you score lower than mine at 135 then. (gpu score)

memory did nothing for the score when i ocd that btw

Yea noticed that! What was your memory set at?

james_2k · 26 Sep 2012 at 16:00

Geeman1979 · 26 Sep 2012 at 16:02

I'll check if mine will go that high to compare.

Kaapstad · 26 Sep 2012 at 17:32

I have found I can get mine to reach higher GPU clocks by reducing the power slider to about 110% - 115%. But for the best numbers in 3Dmark11 I find setting the power slider to Max (135%) gives me slightly lower GPU clocks but a higher score.