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4870 X2 what block do you use??
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EK demands milimetric precision on install or it will bend the card. a bit more of strenght on the screws and your card will bend like an anaconda, maybe even die. and DD is cheaper.speaking as an EK 4870x2 owner: it is beautiful, but not worth the higher price tag and more delicate instalation.
Please elaborate on the issues surrounding the use of a EK water block with a 4870X2. Thanks.
This is from my last EK block..... If you don't use GREAT CARE or washers, you can brink your card.
Now I have the new Koolance 4870X2 block and it fits like a glove and looks incredible.
Arcygenical
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R1ck, can you post a pic of your entire case in a PM to me? It looks really nice from the shots above 
I'd go Koolance as well.
I'd go Koolance as well.
IDK, I had DD blocks on my 8800 GTXs and I found the same issues; if I tightened the screws too much I could really bend the PCB a bunch.
I had to back way off what I thought was "just right" so the PCB would be straight.
That being said, DD looks like my choice.
I had to back way off what I thought was "just right" so the PCB would be straight.
That being said, DD looks like my choice.
LanPirate1
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I love my DD 4870 X2 block, sitting at 38C idle on both GPU's right now. Think about it, I have this monster of a VC, and a E3110@3.6GHz at 1.3V, all sharing a 240mm rad with two 120mm 1500yate loons pushing out of the case. Lol, I was worried I might need an extra rad with this setup.
I'd like to submit the aquagratiX for HD 4870 X2 for consideration. Same price range as the EK, arguably better quality/looks. Didn't buy one yet, but considering to just order it together with a pump directly from aqua.
that was the one i wanted but just didn't want to wait for a USA based reseller to stock them.
that block is the BOMB
That is one nice looking block. I wish the spacing on any one of these damn full blocks would fit 1/2" 3/4" BP compression fittings!
That is one nice looking block. I wish the spacing on any one of these damn full blocks would fit 1/2" 3/4" BP compression fittings!
I use the same tubing size and planning for a full coverage block as well. You can also get the 45 rotaries from Bitspower for the cover. I think there are also some kind of BP extension that is normally used for Swiftech products (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
Yup. My plan is to go with the rotaries but it would be nice not to have to use them. Is there a straight extender from BP? I couldn't find one myself. Thanks.
I had the DangerDen waterblock on mine. The temp drop is amazing - friggin 85C full-load to 36C full-load, and no noisy fan. /drool The 4870x2 wasn't performing as well as it should in my system for some reason though (there are a bunch of reported cases on the ATI forums about this...never could fix it with any version of the drivers), and the voltage regulator coil (or so Sapphire says) was oscillating like crazy, making really...really...annoying noises whenever certain 3D games were played. I'll be selling my DD waterblock on here...as soon as i get 50 posts, that is. :\ Silly post requirements.
so if you are selling the DD wb, what do you plan to go w/ after? or are you switching out the x2?
I went with the DD WB as the EK silver plated was sold out. I used EK on the 8800GTX and I ran into the problems mentioned above that if you arent careful, you can warp your card. With the DD, there was no problem with the 4870X2. Before the temps with the fans set at 75% was 45 C idle and 65 C during Crysis. Now running quiet with the waterblock and its 36 C idle and 42 C max in Crysis with overclock 865 for gpu and 1850 for mem.
Erasmus354
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Keep in mind if you want to go crossfire, or simply want inlet or outlet on the other side of the block you have to shell out another 40$ for the adapter and new faceplate. They don't seem to offer a plexi version of this like they did for the 8800GT G92 block.
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Went with a EK Acetal block. I wanted the nickel block with the acrylic cover, but this one was the only model Sidewinder carried.
Installation wasn't that bad, you don't even have to be so meticulous with the thermal pad like the instructions indicate. You definitely can't gorilla-tighten the screws because they will warp the card with ease; I used the torque required to remove the old HSF assembly as a guide for tightening the block screws. Using the nylon/paper washers is a must, I had a black screen upon first boot up because I was short one washer in the package. I loosened the offending screw and voila, POST. Used a washer from my case hardware pack and everything is dandy.
Installation wasn't that bad, you don't even have to be so meticulous with the thermal pad like the instructions indicate. You definitely can't gorilla-tighten the screws because they will warp the card with ease; I used the torque required to remove the old HSF assembly as a guide for tightening the block screws. Using the nylon/paper washers is a must, I had a black screen upon first boot up because I was short one washer in the package. I loosened the offending screw and voila, POST. Used a washer from my case hardware pack and everything is dandy.
um...why aren't you using any hose clamps? am I not up to date w/ hoses and hose clamps? b/c I would be kinda nervous running a loop like that w/ out hose clamps or some pressure clamps
but if it's secure and you aren't running into any issues than kudos
but if it's secure and you aren't running into any issues than kudos
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I put zip ties in after I took the pics.
I put zip ties in after I took the pics.
haha, that's good...b/c when I first glanced @ your pics, my eyes and jaw definitely went like
, thanks for the info on the EK block as well