680i EK NB block?

[TigerLord]

I got the block before I got the card because after two ASUS boards died on me I said there is no way I'm buying another ASUS. So since I knew I was going to Canada for a week I ordered the EVGA 680i from NCIX since it's much cheaper than here in Luxembourg. Hence the problem.

I didn't know the NB and SB heatsinks were connected, so if I remove the NB heatsink I'M without a SB heatsink, but Eddy to mention it on his website, even though his block is labeled EK-NB EVGA 680i Acetal ... so I thought he must know there's a papie between the two !

So, can I run without a SB heatsink? I'd cut the damn pipe but don't have the equipment. Does he even sell a SB block? Oh man, just the retubing for this would be a nightmare lol !

I'd really try with a block on the NB, because first of all 1.5V on the NB (you cant go lower imho) makes it hot, and even with the 4cfm of the small fan, it might not be enought... I mean At 1.5vcore I can't even get 3.6ghz from my E6600 on water ... and I've got a sexy Dtek block, 44C under load And Ive ruled out the ram (running unlinked) ... so definitely not CPU temp, might be NB's fault... You guys think a NB block could make a difference?

 

[theseeker]

If you do one, you might as well do both. MIPS makes some excellent chipset coolers. I have the eVGA MB too and I elected to cool both, you cannot go wrong.


They work nicely.

 

[officermartinez]

Where did you get those MIPS waterblocks? I cannot find them ANYWHERE in the USA. I have been looking for a WHOLE WEEK. I have the XFX 680i LT board which is the same as the eVGA.. I would REALLY appreciate the help. Know where I can buy them here in the USA?