Aqua Computer Kryographics Hawaii for Radeon R9 290X

rjk · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:33

Hi Guys

Arguably the best looking blocks on the market have been announced for the R9 290 cards. OcUK has blocks on order now.

We also have a Nickel version coming soon which will be available to order when Aquacomputer release pictures for it.

Aqua Computer Kryographics Hawaii Radeon R9 290x @ £85.99 inc VAT

Combined GPU/RAM/VRM-cooler for graphics cards of the type Radeon R9 290X with 4GB RAM according to reference design.
This cooler combines the features of a graphics chip cooler and RAM-coolers in an elegant and very flat watercooler. Additionally the voltage regulators are also cooled effectively.

The kryographics for R9 290X water block offers outstanding cooling performance and a low flow resistance. All mounting threads are equipped with spacers for easy installation and to prevent twisting the graphics card. The areas contacting the GPU and RAM modules are polished for excellent heat transfer. For the voltage regulators, a thermal pad with high thermal conductivity is included.
The kryoconnect water block series features a delrin connection terminal that has a significantly reduced flow resistance compared to the previous aquagraFX series. The terminal is fastened to the water block by three screws and has G1/4 inlet and outlet ports on each side for flexible installation. Two sealing screws are supplied to seal the unused connection threads. The terminal can be replaced with kryoconnect kits for SLI configurations (art. no. 23551, 23552 or 23553, not included in delivery).

Materials:
Base part: Copper
Top cover: Acrylic glass with stainless steel frame
Terminal: Delrin

Scope of delivery:
cooler without connectors (screw threads G 1/4)
mounting material incl. thermally conductive pad
two sealing plugs for unused connection threads

Please note:
Graphic card and fittings are not included in delivery, please order separately. Threads are G 1/4. Thermally conductive paste is required for installation.

Only £85.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

Darkman · 30 Oct 2013 at 17:39

I was going to ask about this. It looks superb.

Any idea on eta?

Bluntwrapped · 31 Oct 2013 at 13:53

I never realised Del Boy was in the business of designing waterblocks.

Awesome stuff

Aquacomputer never fail to impress.

rjk · 31 Oct 2013 at 16:08

ETA will be a week or two at a guess.

gatecrasherlok · 31 Oct 2013 at 16:14

That block is a beut

fowler002 · 31 Oct 2013 at 16:30

Will xspc be releasing a water block for the 290x? And which is better the ek or the aquacomputer (and xspc if they do release one)?
If I keep my 290x(yet to test it and have like a week to decide if I want to RMA it under the DSR) will be watercooling in the near future, needs to know which the best block to get for it.

rjk · 31 Oct 2013 at 18:06

None of the blocks are tested yet so who knows.

Xspc block is coming soon

MrMarvelous · 31 Oct 2013 at 18:38

Looks like it weighs a ton! :eek:

Darkman · 12 Nov 2013 at 11:16

Any updates on eta for 290(X) blocks Rich?

jupiter_man · 12 Nov 2013 at 11:50

any news for non ref 290?

dfour · 13 Nov 2013 at 16:53

yeah I wanted one of these but have caved and gone with EK again.

rizlawoutlaw · 14 Nov 2013 at 09:27

will a watercooled 290/290x oc beat a oc 780ti ? then im buying whihc ever one wins

jupiter_man · 14 Nov 2013 at 11:13

rizlawoutlaw said:
will a watercooled 290/290x oc beat a oc 780ti ? then im buying whihc ever one wins

so many people are waiting for non ref / water cool card but there is no news yet...sigh

4737Joker · 14 Nov 2013 at 11:22

Love that block, only downside is you rarely see the good looking part of it as your gfx card is face down

rjk · 14 Nov 2013 at 11:50

rizlawoutlaw said:
will a watercooled 290/290x oc beat a oc 780ti ? then im buying whihc ever one wins

its about the same performance wise depending on the game

Darkman · 14 Nov 2013 at 12:02

Not fussed about the looks, design and performance is what I'm interested in.

I've steered clear of EK since my GTX580 block de-nickelled itself.

Eta on Aquacomputer's UK shop-site suggests 18/11. Any news for your stock Rich? Aha, stock is now showing - albeit £5 more - order placed.

I still think the pre-order and pay immediately even though you have no idea on stock/eta is most un-OcUK-like. If it were pay when the stock ships, and/or confirmed stock from the first batch it would fit in more with the great service OcUK otherwise delivers.

Darkman · 14 Nov 2013 at 19:33

Great, yet another order that's stalled. It's been showing as 'Printed in our warehouse' since 12:22 pm.

I've not had that problem for months.

:mad:

fowler002 · 14 Nov 2013 at 21:21

this or the ek? any comparisons yet?

Darkman · 17 Nov 2013 at 12:35

Can't compare against the EK, but the Kryographics Hawaii is a thing of beauty. The finish and fit are simply outstanding and so far the highest temperature I've seen for the GPU is 48C, benching at 1225MHz in Valley with a 290. It's idling along at 33C, with a PA120.3, CPU-380I/3770K and Eheim 1250 in the loop.

fowler002 · 17 Nov 2013 at 18:46

Darkman said:
Can't compare against the EK, but the Kryographics Hawaii is a thing of beauty. The finish and fit are simply outstanding and so far the highest temperature I've seen for the GPU is 48C, benching at 1225MHz in Valley with a 290. It's idling along at 33C, with a PA120.3, CPU-380I/3770K and Eheim 1250 in the loop.

Is the pa120.3 the 15mm fan spacing version? I have the 120.2 non standard fan spacing(I.e not 15mm spacing), not sure if it'll fit in the 750d case tho(I still need to remove it from one of my other builds).
I have the xspc rs360 also so wouldn't just be using a dual rad.

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