AquagraFX8800 GTX Block

CarlD · 28 Nov 2006 at 00:04

Anyone found any reviews on this waterblock or know if its any good?

I'v been looking around google but it returned nothing

I really need a waterblock and dangerden dont have any in stock so :/

ichabod crane · 28 Nov 2006 at 09:17

blocks for the 8800 are looking a bit rare at the minute its normal seems the block manufacturers always take longer to ge them out, sorry cant be any more helpful, only block i know of at the minute it the one that comes on the BFG card that is a Danger Den one. also aquacomputer blocks are quite restrictive

CarlD · 28 Nov 2006 at 10:04

thanks for the info

w3bbo · 28 Nov 2006 at 19:54

Swiftech are currently designing a bracket that will allow an MCw60 block to fit. Cooling the numerous memory blocks will be by means of heatsinks...personally I'm waiting for a decent fullblock solution from EK.

dabblet · 29 Nov 2006 at 10:20

The swiftech adaptor plate is done but not available in the UK yet.

pastymuncher · 29 Nov 2006 at 14:46

Silenx is making a gorgeous block for the G80 called the Ixtrema Pro. See it on their website here . There were some better pictures on the Inquirer a couple of weeks ago here . I have found it on pre-order elsewhere for £104 inc vat so it is'nt cheap.

sablabra · 29 Nov 2006 at 16:43

pastymuncher said:
Silenx is making a gorgeous block for the G80 called the Ixtrema Pro. See it on their website here . There were some better pictures on the Inquirer a couple of weeks ago here . I have found it on pre-order elsewhere for £104 inc vat so it is'nt cheap.

The appearance sure is gorgeous, but it appears to be made out of aluminum! :eek:

That's a no go for me, especially with a price tag over £100. Or is it pure copper on the inside, like the DD?

marscay · 30 Nov 2006 at 00:02

mmm nice looking

marscay · 30 Nov 2006 at 00:02

you'd assume copper but ya never know heh

more info + pics here http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=35613

pastymuncher · 30 Nov 2006 at 11:06

Already posted that link.

It would seem to be machined completely from aluminium, apart from maybe the bit that sits on the actual GPU core. If you have a decent additive in your loop there should'nt be a problem.

Price wise, yes it is expensive but so is the card in the first place so many would say if you can afford the card you can afford the cooler. It does cool everything though.

Elric · 30 Nov 2006 at 12:30

Innovatek are also doing a 8800 waterblock.

fornowagain · 30 Nov 2006 at 13:23

pastymuncher said:
Already posted that link.

It would seem to be machined completely from aluminium, apart from maybe the bit that sits on the actual GPU core. If you have a decent additive in your loop there should'nt be a problem.

Price wise, yes it is expensive but so is the card in the first place so many would say if you can afford the card you can afford the cooler. It does cool everything though.

Horribly restrictive. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122161

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Danger Den, says limited stock, $135. Doubt they will be in stock for awhile.

Keep a look out for the EK . Available 6.12.2006!

fornowagain · 10 Dec 2006 at 03:36

http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/novosti_eng.php

CarlD · 10 Dec 2006 at 04:30

that looks amazing

fornowagain · 10 Dec 2006 at 14:50

CarlD said:
that looks amazing

Cheaper than the others as well I should think.

Gashman · 10 Dec 2006 at 15:05

the only place i have seen them available (pre-order at the moment) they are 70GBP

fornowagain · 10 Dec 2006 at 15:31

Gashman said:
the only place i have seen them available (pre-order at the moment) they are 70GBP

Wait a bit, most of his other full coverage blocks are 70/75 EUR. About 2/3 rds of the Danger Den usually.

Gashman · 10 Dec 2006 at 15:33

i was refering to the aquacomputer one

weescott · 10 Dec 2006 at 16:06

Full cover blocks are a waste of time!

Save your money and get an Aquaextreme MP-01, Silverprop Fusion, Maze 4/5

fornowagain · 10 Dec 2006 at 16:29

Generally I'd agree. But these card with 20 odd heat sources spread out all over the board I'm not so sure. The memory can get quite hot on these and I hate sticking on sinks to expensive cards under warranty. Wouldn't be the first time I've twisted off a ramchip.