Will SwiftTech Apogee WaterBlock fit i7 socket?

MR.B · 3 Dec 2008 at 08:34

As the title says... i have a Swiftech Apogee GTX, will it fit the new Intel i7 socket?

I'm guessing no, but i just want to make sure. And if it dont fit, can anyone recommend a good i7 waterblock?

Cheers.

Cob · 3 Dec 2008 at 13:21

I haven't seen any i7 replacement fittings for the GTX yet, tho there is one for the GTZ.

MR.B · 3 Dec 2008 at 16:32

Cob said:
I haven't seen any i7 replacement fittings for the GTX yet, tho there is one for the GTZ.

Does the GTZ come with a socket 1366 fitting? or do i have to buy that separately?

clone · 3 Dec 2008 at 18:20

The fitting will be out soon.

Cob · 3 Dec 2008 at 18:42

MR.B said:
Does the GTZ come with a socket 1366 fitting? or do i have to buy that separately?

You have to buy it separately.

MikeTimbers · 3 Dec 2008 at 20:53

And getting Swiftech accessories is a major pain, almost no-one in the UK ever has stock.

roller · 3 Dec 2008 at 22:34

try an XSPC block thats what i used to set mine up a while ago while i had a evap holddown made held 62degrees at 4.350mhz with 1.450v 1/2 hour on prime you can get them off here i tthink

MR.B · 4 Dec 2008 at 02:06

In the end i just bought a SwiftTech Apogee GTZ, and had to get the i7 fitting from the U.S for a stupid price because nowhere in the UK has them yet...
Prefer SwiftTech stuff though, it's industrial quality, had my current SwiftTech water setup running constantly 24/7 for 3+ years!

Cob · 4 Dec 2008 at 10:15

MR.B said:
Prefer SwiftTech stuff though, it's industrial quality

You obviously didn't do any research on the GTX.

MikeTimbers · 7 Dec 2008 at 12:40

MR.B said:
In the end i just bought a SwiftTech Apogee GTZ, and had to get the i7 fitting from the U.S for a stupid price because nowhere in the UK has them yet...
Prefer SwiftTech stuff though, it's industrial quality, had my current SwiftTech water setup running constantly 24/7 for 3+ years!

Cob said:
You obviously didn't do any research on the GTX.

American industrial quality maybe!

MR.B · 7 Dec 2008 at 15:54

Cob said:
You obviously didn't do any research on the GTX.

What thats supposed to mean? I've had the GTX for ages, and the GTZ performs better...

MikeTimbers said:
American industrial quality maybe!

Well it's still miles better quality than any Asetek or Thermaltake kits will ever be.

Cob · 7 Dec 2008 at 16:24

O rly?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17888886

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17892760

Wilst · 7 Dec 2008 at 17:10

Apart from dropping the ball on the GTX with its rubbish plating I thought swiftech kit was always some of the best availible?

MikeTimbers · 7 Dec 2008 at 20:02

Not really. IMO, it was never particularly leading edge until it bought the Storm design from Cathar, then used some of its design principles to make a block that they didn't have to pay him for (Apogee) then made the GTX because it was cheaper to make the top than the Apogee one, and they messed that up and refused to replace failed tops hiding behind the HydrX argument.

The Swiftech pumps are Laings, the rads are common Chinese rads.

I suppose the radbox is unique to them.

MR.B · 8 Dec 2008 at 05:06

By the way guys.. if i was to buy the TFC Xchanger Triple Radiator 360 would these fittings be the correct ones to get for connecting 1/2" tubing to the TFC rad?

The Halk · 8 Dec 2008 at 05:44

Anodised isn't a problem if it's done right. Swiftech clearly haven't. The AquaComputer stuff I've got in my system I've had for a few years, and there's never been a hint of corrosion on anything. The entire time I've been using copper NB/CPU blocks and aluminium fittings and GFX block. It's been running for over a year now with aluminium CPU and VRM blocks, I checked it a few days ago and no problems.

MR.B · 10 Dec 2008 at 15:10

MR.B said:
By the way guys.. if i was to buy the TFC Xchanger Triple Radiator 360 would these fittings be the correct ones to get for connecting 1/2" tubing to the TFC rad?

Can anyone answer that? just want to make sure before i buy..

clone · 10 Dec 2008 at 15:20

Yes mate

AndyOcUK · 17 Dec 2008 at 10:40

MR.B said:
As the title says... i have a Swiftech Apogee GTX, will it fit the new Intel i7 socket?

I'm guessing no, but i just want to make sure. And if it dont fit, can anyone recommend a good i7 waterblock?

Cheers.

This might fit:

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/APOGEE-GTZ.asp
GTz Core i7 Adaptor.

Apogee-GTZ-Ci7 Apogee GTZ hold-down and motherboard back-plate combo (use existing water-block fasteners) $9.95

GTz Core i7 Adaptor.

Cob · 17 Dec 2008 at 10:44

That's not for the GTX. The GTZ adaptor was mentioned in the first reply.