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mcw 60 too close to ramsinks?

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kipling100

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Hi,

I put a mcw60 on my 8800gts and got the mc8800 ramsink kit. I'm using the 1/2" barbs, and I notice that when I put 7/16" tubing on, the bottom of each tube slightly touches the top of each ramsink beneath it. Does anyone else have that problem or did I screw in the block too far? Also, is that something I should be concerned about (ie the ramsink melting the tube or something)?

Thanks
 
kipling100 said:
Hi,

I put a mcw60 on my 8800gts and got the mc8800 ramsink kit. I'm using the 1/2" barbs, and I notice that when I put 7/16" tubing on, the bottom of each tube slightly touches the top of each ramsink beneath it. Does anyone else have that problem or did I screw in the block too far? Also, is that something I should be concerned about (ie the ramsink melting the tube or something)?

Thanks
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It'll be fine. The ram sinks won't get hot enough to do any damage. If you're as anal as I am, you can dremel the pins on the ram sinks in half.
 
Damn, I'm sure the product description stated only 1/2" ID tubing touches the ramsinks. I'm using 7/16" Masterkleer so guess I'll have the same problem - my 8800GTS and MCW-60 arrive tomorrow. Guess I'll be replacing some ramsinks in the 8800 heatsink pack with the low-profile Zalmans from my X1900 which is reverting to stock anyway. That'll be a bit ugly, although copper blue is a great album :D

How are the temps?
 
idle ~39-40 C. load -- I haven't tested yet...

you might get SOME clearance between the tubes, but my tubes weigh it down slightly bc i have an inverted case. I imagine if the card is facing down, gravity will bring down the tubes slightly..
 
I wouldn't worry too much about it. The ram sinks won't get hot enough to affect the tubing at all.
 
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It'll be fine. The ram sinks won't get hot enough to do any damage. If you're as anal as I am, you can dremel the pins on the ram sinks in half.
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...or don't bother.

I have run my setup for months and it does not matter, even with 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) tubing, as in my case. This is how mine is, and it is still fine, months later:


gpu-closeup.jpg


I love my copper forest. :D
 
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