**PHANTEKS DIPPING THEIR TOE IN THE WATER**

[Robbie_G]

Hi,

As most people are aware Phanteks have been looking at getting involved with the water cooling market. They already have one of the best ranges of cases available for water cooling so they are now taking advantage of this and will be rolling out bits of water cooling slowly to ensure they get it right.

As a taster of what is too come they have released the RGB 1080 Founders Edition Water Block which is now on sale with us. They have also added a 5 year warranty on the product to show how much they believe in the product.

Phanteks GTX 1080/1070 Water Block Founder Edition, Acrylic,RGB Lighting, Black @ £109.99 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/Phan...ion-Acrylic-RGB-Lighting-Black-WC-000-PT.html



Phanteks Water Block designed for the 1080/1070 founders Edition cards. Nickel plated and comes with RGB lighting. 5 Year Warranty

The G1080 Founders Edition is made from premium materials and finest standards of craftsmanship from Phanteks. From military standard Viton O-ring to the RGB LED lighting, all of our exceptionally high-quality materials are carefully selected. The water block features a nickel-plated copper cold plate, acrylic top and sandblasted cover plates for an elegant look.

Features:

- Designed for Performance:
Glacier G1080 Founders Edition is a full cover water block . The G1080 Founders Edition water block covers the entire PCB of the card allowing the graphics card and its VRM to remain cool and stable. The G1080 Founders Edition water block has a 9mm copper base for higher level of heat dissipation and heat transfer.

- LED Lighting Synchronization:
Glacier G1080 Founders Edition uses the same RGB connect or as our Phanteks cases so installation will be a breeze. With the RGB control of our compatible Phanteks cases, the G1080 Founders Edition can synchronize with the case. Use the included RGB adapter (PH- CB4RGB) and you can sync with motherboards’ that support the 4pin RGB header including the ROG AURA/MSI Mystic Light.

- DuPont Viton Rubber Washer:
The sealing is ensured by DuPont Viton rubber washers. The Military-Grade Viton increase teperature capability and stands up to agressive fluids. The Viton rubber washers offer ruggedness so seals and components resist damage during installation and use. The Viton retains sealing force to prevent leaks and even compression for long periods.

- Low Flow Resistance:
The Water block features a connection terminal that has a significantly reduced flow resistance for an outstanding cooling performance.

Specification:
- Product: Glacier G1080 Founders Edition
- Type: GPU Water Block
- Compatibility: Nvidia GTX 1080(Founders Ed.)/1070
- Colour: Black - Aluminum Cover
- RGB LED Type: RGB LED Strip Hard Board, +12, G, R, B
- LEDS: 9pcs, 3pcs on each RGB LED strip
- Materials: Copper Base, Chrome, Acrylic Plate, Aluminum Cover, Anodized, Brass Plug, Chrome
- Dimensions:
- Weight:

Contents:
- 1x PH-GB1080FE_CBKLD_01
- 1x PH-NDC
- 2x PHANTEKS Plug
- 1x RGB LED Cable (for GPU Block)
- 1x RGB LED adapter for Phanteks case and M/B LED header
- 1x RGB Y-Splitter
- 10x Thermal Pad 1 (16x13x0.75mm)
- 1x Thermal Pad 2 (10x90x0.75mm)
- 1x Thermal Pad 3 (20x90x1.25mm)
- 20x M2.5x5 screws & washers, 4x Hex nuts
- 1x H4 Hex Socket Wrench
- PHANTEKS PH-GB1080FE_CBKLD_01 User’s Manual

Warranty:
- 5 Years

Only £109.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

 

[Kelt]

They planning to come out with any AIO's?

 

[MT Mods]

Does it come with a backplate ?

 

[Robbie_G]

They planning to come out with any AIO's?

Phanteks have no plans to do an AIO cooler.

Does it come with a backplate ?

Hi,

It does not come with a back plate.

 

[NikTheSHNIK]

If they are the same quality as the cases I expect a lot from these. Phanteks are a great brand. Hopefully this foray works for them.

 

[ChugNorris]

I think they look great and the RGB functionality that is compatible with most of the RGB motherboards on the market means you can literally RGB all the things!

 

[NikTheSHNIK]

I think they look great and the RGB functionality that is compatible with most of the RGB motherboards on the market means you can literally RGB all the things!

 

[Jony27]

All GPU/Mobo/Peripherals manufacturers these days.

 

[pastymuncher]

Do people really like to light up their pc like a fairground these days? RGB this, RGB that, I think it looks awful and just adds to the cost.

 

[Robbie_G]

Do people really like to light up their pc like a fairground these days? RGB this, RGB that, I think it looks awful and just adds to the cost.

It has kicked off a little this year with a lot of manufacturers going RGB but people seem to like it. Suppose people just like the option of changing the colour with ease every so often.

 

[JR23]

Are you sure this is Phanteks? Glacier is spelt correctly. If it wasn't for the RGB's I wouldn't believe you.

JR

 

[Dicehunter]

I like the design but RGB is a little off putting.

 

[Apem]

Looks a bit like a Koolance block to me

 

[Robbie_G]

I like the design but RGB is a little off putting.

You don't have to connect the RGB parts it is still a good block and looks nice as well. The RGB is a little added touch that is new to water blocks. I believe only bits power have had a go at this feature as well.

 

[sreeve1993]

Might have to look into this
They are an amazing company! I love my phantek case and the fans they provide are awesome!

 

[dreamcat4]

They planning to come out with any AIO's?

The thing what people do who want that, is take a Dremel to modify the Corsair HG10. And cut a bit out. For the 1080/1070s the 980ti from last years already almost fits.

Then you can fit whatever AIO(s) to your GPU(s).

 

[Dicehunter]

You don't have to connect the RGB parts it is still a good block and looks nice as well. The RGB is a little added touch that is new to water blocks. I believe only bits power have had a go at this feature as well.

A nice neutral white glow would look good

 

[DaleTheWhale]

A nice neutral white glow would look good

This always... let the loop colour be the main focus!

Not flashing blue, green, purple, orange, yellow....

Like below, ruins a loop!

 

[Dicehunter]

This always... let the loop colour be the main focus!

Not flashing blue, green, purple, orange, yellow....

Like below, ruins a loop!

Yeah I'm not keen on having any light apart from white inside a rig as white nicely highlights your interior whereas coloured lights bleach everything out.

White light with coloured coolant looks the bees knees IMO

 

[spoffle]

Do people really like to light up their pc like a fairground these days? RGB this, RGB that, I think it looks awful and just adds to the cost.

It doesn't look awful, you just dislike it. The thing that most people miss when it comes to rgb lighting is that you can match the colour to what you want, rather than just rainbow cycling, and it gives you better options for different shades of white as well.

As for additional cost, RGB LEDs and controllers are actually really quite cheap as they are being used a lot.

The ability to have a choice of whites really is probably the most important part of RBG lighting. RGB bulbs for house lighting for example are great because you can very easily change the colour temperature throughout the day which is much better for eye strain.

Cool/blue white lighting is more suitable for day time light when the sun is up, whereas warm white lighting is better for when the sun has gone down, and you need RGB lights for that.