Mcw50 Gpu block x Ramsinks

Overbrazil · Mar 16, 2004

Hi friends, i have just ordered a mcw50 gpu block to use with my Ati 9800, but i do have 8 Microcool chipsinks already installed on the memory.
They are 18 mm tall. Anybody can help me if the ramsinks would block the tubing ???

Thanks a lot..

Nebulous · Mar 16, 2004

Yep, it will. There are 2 ram chips in the way of the lines. I have the MCW50 on my 9700P. I did'nt swap the sinks because of that. You might have to add elbow fittings to go around the sinks if you want to use that block.

ILikeMy240sx · Mar 16, 2004

I have a 9800 np w/ MCW50 and also ramsinks... It does go below the tubing but there should be enough room to clear it.

Overbrazil · Mar 16, 2004

Can i surround the memory sinks with the tubing ?

ILikeMy240sx · Mar 16, 2004

Not a clear picture as this is taken with my cellphone but here it is...

Nebulous · Mar 16, 2004

Check this pic. If your ramsinks are taller than the tweak monster sinks, you'll have to bend the lines somwhat. Meaning the block will have poor contact on the gpu. If you tighten the screws too much you'll crack the pcb and kill your card.

If the sinks you have are shorter, you might have a chance.

Overbrazil · Mar 16, 2004

i think my sinks are 2mm taller.

ILikeMy240sx · Mar 16, 2004

The pic from swiftech uses 3/8ID tubing so if you are using 1/2ID tubing the space will be alot less than what the pic shows...

I have the same ramsinks as shown in the pic with 1/2ID tubing and its a very tight fit... I think have aoubt 2-3mm clearance between the tubing and the ramsinks

Overbrazil · Mar 16, 2004

i am using tygon tubing :
http://www.aquastealth.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=79
I would not fit ??

MoreGooder · Mar 16, 2004

I have the same GPU block, and the same ram sinks as shown in the first pick of this thread. I ended up cutting them off to about half height in order to provide clearance for my 1/2 ID tubing.

Honestly, I found no difference in memory ram overclock after installing them. Complete waste of time and money IMHO.

Overbrazil · Mar 16, 2004

MoreGooder did you tried to bend the tubing ?
The problem is that the ramsinks is already glued.

MoreGooder · Mar 16, 2004

Oh, too bad. You'll have to either pop those ram sinks off or find another way to mount your block.

I read somewhere about putting your card in the freezer and then the glue loosens. Do a search on that before attempting. My memory could be wrong.

Overbrazil · Mar 23, 2004

here my card

BrianH2O · Mar 24, 2004

Be very careful taking those ramsinks off!

The BGA memory is very easy to damage. As a matter of fact, my memory separated from the board before the glue gave out.

RockerII · Mar 24, 2004

You could try trimming the tops of the sinks off. Maybe coat them with something first to prevent chipping, then carefully go at them with a dremel.

Raider84 · Mar 24, 2004

By the look of that pic, your going to have to cut them , or take them off.

Overbrazil · Mar 24, 2004

thanks, but i would not cut the sinks. It is glued with AS epoxy and when you try tu cut a HS with a dremel its get extremely hot....
maybe anothe one.
Shoukd anyone tried polaflo ?

Cerberus2k7 · Mar 24, 2004

Let it soak in 91% isopropyl alcohol? Then maybe slowly try to wiggle it off little by little?

NovaShine · Mar 24, 2004

or use the freezer trick, where you put it in the freezer for a short period of time, then pull them off carefully.

situman · Mar 24, 2004

wrap it up nioce and tight to prevent formation of frosts on ur card. stick it in the freezer for like 5 hours or so and then take it out gently pry a knife in between the sink and the memory. mine came off easy like tat. although i did slip and cut my fingers too.

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