Universal block watercooling

oggiet · 28 Jun 2012 at 10:43

I have gtx 680 ftw 4gb card coming tomorrow but have found out there will be no waterblocks made for this card.

So my only option is universal waterblock but I have never used one of these. Other than the actual block what else would I need to cool the card, I know there is heatsinks but which kind and how many ?

shadowscotland · 28 Jun 2012 at 16:08

The VRM's will need active cooling - either part of the stock heatsink (if it's separate to the core HSF matrix) or something homemade/aftermarket.

Memory doesn't really need heatsinks - but lots are available (zalman/swiftech/enzotech)

I always use universal blocks - higher flow rates, e.asy to install, usually better for tube routes AND can be resued after upgrades.

oggiet · 28 Jun 2012 at 16:27

Ah cheers for that mate. Will take some pics of pcb's during the weekend so can see what it needs. Good to have somebody on here that has universal block experience as there is not a lot of info that I have found.

Staffy50 · 28 Jun 2012 at 16:27

Does your card have a heatspreader on the VRM's?

If it does, you can just attach some heatsinks to these and make sure there's airflow.

ATM i just have the heat spreader and no heatsinks and its working okay (2x6950's) but sinks are on the way.

oggiet · 28 Jun 2012 at 16:57

Not sure mate, it's arriving tomorrow so will see

wissel · 28 Jun 2012 at 17:23

Here's a few pictures of my GTX670 with XSPC Raystorm universal GPU block if it helps.

The silver heatsink was already on the card and covers the VRM, the small black heatsinks cover the ram.

oggiet · 28 Jun 2012 at 18:24

Thank you for that wissel, at least i now know what to expect. Think like yours my gpu comes with silver heatsink but will def find out tomorrow.