amd 7900xt block

[flea.rider]

thinking on getting the Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XT Nitro but what block would fit it ? can only find one def answer Bykski ??

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

There's one by alphacool too

 

[SpudMaster]

Yeah Alphacool make make a block. I've got it to go on my Pulse which I'll be doing at some point this week. You can check with the GPU config on their site https://www.alphacool.com/en/gpu-config
Also obviously entirely your choice but if your just going to put a block on the card I would get the Pulse over the Nitro, no point paying extra for the Nitro cooler when its no going to be use. The Nitro does have a 3 PCI-E power connectors but I don't think they make much difference with the XT. My Pulse boosts to ~2800mhz when undervolted to 1050mV with power limit left at 0% with stock cooler.

 

[momo56]

Bykski make decent blocks. Used them on a 3090 and 4090.

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Yeah Alphacool make make a block. I've got it to go on my Pulse which I'll be doing at some point this week. You can check with the GPU config on their site https://www.alphacool.com/en/gpu-config
Also obviously entirely your choice but if your just going to put a block on the card I would get the Pulse over the Nitro, no point paying extra for the Nitro cooler when its no going to be use. The Nitro does have a 3 PCI-E power connectors but I don't think they make much difference with the XT. My Pulse boosts to ~2800mhz when undervolted to 1050mV with power limit left at 0% with stock cooler.

When I used the alphacool GPU config, it recommends the "Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Acryl RX 7900XTX/XT Nitro with Backplate" - Is that the one you have for the Pulse?

 

[SpudMaster]

Yeah. The Pulse and the Nitro both use the same PCB. The Nitro just has a few extra components for the RGB and extra power. Both are the same layout so if the blocks fits the Nitro it will fit the Pulse

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Yeah. The Pulse and the Nitro both use the same PCB. The Nitro just has a few extra components for the RGB and extra power. Both are the same layout so if the blocks fits the Nitro it will fit the Pulse

Excellent, thanks. I've just ordered the Pulse from OCUK

 

[SpudMaster]

Excellent, thanks. I've just ordered the Pulse from OCUK

Just for piece of mind:

Spoiler: PCB pics

XT Pulse PCB

Nitro XTX PCB

As you can see both the same but Pulse is just missing a few compoments

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Just for piece of mind:

Spoiler: PCB pics

XT Pulse PCB

Nitro XTX PCB

As you can see both the same but Pulse is just missing a few compoments

Brilliant, thanks. This will be my first time fitting a GPU waterblock, so good to get the confirmation

 

[SpudMaster]

Brilliant, thanks. This will be my first time fitting a GPU waterblock, so good to get the confirmation

Not that it needs confirming anymore but just to confirm further. I fitted the Alphacool block to my Pulse XT last night. Fits perfectly

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Not that it needs confirming anymore but just to confirm further. I fitted the Alphacool block to my Pulse XT last night. Fits perfectly

Cool. Mine is ordered, think it’ll be a couple of weeks till it arrives.

How was the fitting process? Does it come with everything?

 

[SpudMaster]

Cool. Mine is ordered, think it’ll be a couple of weeks till it arrives.

How was the fitting process? Does it come with everything?

Fitting was pretty straightforward and the block comes with everything you need. Instructions are easy to follow

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Fitting was pretty straightforward and the block comes with everything you need. Instructions are easy to follow

Great thanks. It’s an expensive bit of kit to f up!

 

[SpudMaster]

Spoiler: Alphacool Block

 

[Mike_J_Smith]

Spoiler: Alphacool Block

Nice!

And look what turned up in the post just now:

I wasnt expecting it to be so heavy! but looks well made and clear instructions. I'm hoping to get started on the loop next week, just got a few things to sort first

 

[SpudMaster]

Good timing Block weighs ~2kg!