VGA block opinions???

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ChuckS

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Now that I've got my CPU cooling done, I guess I should replace my 1U HSF mod on my 9800 pro with a WB.

Leaning toward the Swiftech, but looking at the Maze too. Other than price, is there any practical (as opposed to theoretical) differences I should know about? Using 1/2 tubing, AquaXtreme pump, D-Tek 120 procore and MCX6002 WB.

What's the scoop on the Aussie VGA block (Fusion something???)

TIA

 

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the Silverprop Fusion HL is the best VGA block out now probably, as it has no aluminum and therefore no corrosion, and it also preforms very well. I would go for that from www.criticool.com, and you shouldnt even need the mounting clips to go with it. I had to order it from silverprop directly, as criticool didnt have the 6800 mounting clips, so it was a tad more expensive.

Between the mcw50 and the maze4, Its pretty close, although the maze might be a tad better. Both are pretty good though, but I would take the Fusion HL over either of them.

 

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I'm with achilles, Fusion HL, Fusion SL, Maze4

 

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yep, fusion HL and SL are basicly the same, except the HL has clearance for RAMsinks, and the SL does not. So if you have a 9800pro, you would need that clearance, so get the HL.

 

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Thanks, guys. Fusion HL it is...

 

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The Silverprop fusion block is sooo pretty, I might have to also upgrade from my swifty GPU block now.

 

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yeah i got mine a few days ago, it looks realllly nice

 

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I've been running the HL for a long time, great block

 

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I have a Silverprop HL on my 6800GT overclocked and vmodded to 455Mhz. Idle temps 42c/Full load temps 43c. LOL if that isn't a testimony to it's performance I don't know what is. Of course your pump and rad have to be up to the task.

Good luck....

 

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Well, ordered from Criticool yesterday. Looking forward to it. Pump and rad in signature (finally updated it...)

 

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the only complaint I have is the horrible mounting system with the ati cards. Maybe it is just me but those stupid springs keep falling out... I'm just going to buy some screws....

 

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ergh, using metal screws doesn't happen to mess up the video card does it? I just tried the metal screw method and the screen comes up with heavy artifacts to the point where you can't even see anything. Like it is just a bunch of moving colored lines. I suspect 1 of two things...

1. The metal screws is messing with the video card?

2. the fact that I had to screw in the screws could have damaged the video card......

any ideas?

 

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When I did my 1U HSF mod, I had to be real careful about how tight the bolts were. Had the same problem with artifacts. Don't overtighten, you may screw it up...