G80 Waterblock Thread.

[crfracer290]

With the new 8800s shipping and arriving alot of people are anxious to get them under water and start OCing the snot out of them...But, so far there have been very few compatible blocks that look appealing. Of course Swiftech is stepping up and will be marketing a adapter for the MCW60, but besides that all there seems to be in the works is some iffy aluminum full cover block that look to be overpriced.

Let's make this thread to concentrate on new developments on G80 specific water blocks.

What have you guys seen/heard/imagined about a new breed of GPU water blocks? :)

[raevien]

http://www.dangerden.com/images/8800gtx/8800gtx_front_600w.gif

Looks interesting. I wonder if the new maze5 is compatable.

[crfracer290]

Looks promising, still will be really restrictive though because of the low profile. Maybe all we will see if full cover block because of the plethora of stuff on these cards that needs to be cooled.

[jcll2002]

the mcw60 will have a conversion kit out in a few weeks. according to a swiftech rep

[raevien]

Looks promising, still will be really restrictive though because of the low profile. Maybe all we will see if full cover block because of the plethora of stuff on these cards that needs to be cooled.

Sure hope all the extras on the card don't require active cooling. A combo like in all the pictures of the card that circualted where the core is watercooled and everything else has the HS/fan combo would be crazy to run.

[nd4spdbh2]

i coulda sworn i saw somewhere that the holes were the same distance apart as a 7900gt? am i wrong? although the IHS on thoes things is HUGE... soo i could see it needing the holes further apart.

[crfracer290]

Nah, they are little bit wider then the 7900.

[Seven]

Interesting thread.

I wonder how that new Maze 5 GPU block compares to the 8800GTX block. The thing I like about the Maze 5 is that you can slap it onto pretty much anything for a few years until it wears out or you buy a new one.

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[raevien]

Interesting thread.

I wonder how that new Maze 5 GPU block compares to the 8800GTX block. The thing I like about the Maze 5 is that you can slap it onto pretty much anything for a few years until it wears out or you buy a new one.

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I am planning on grabbing a maze5 once my gts gets here, I just hope there are no problems with using a bunch of small passive heatsinks on the other components.

[ziggo0]

That full coverage block looks beautiful. Even though there are extras to cool, not just the GPU, the point of WC'ing is to achive better temps for your components. The RAM and whatever that little thing on the left is will somehow benefit from the lower temps as well.

[crfracer290]

Yeah it looks as full cover blocks will become the norm for these card, so much stuff to keep cool.

[ctrl_alt_del_]

http://www.dangerden.com/images/8800gtx/8800gtx_front_600w.gif

Looks interesting. I wonder if the new maze5 is compatable.


Is it me or is the top made out of aluminum? http://www.ocforums.com/oc_images/images/icons/icon13.gif

[crfracer290]

No its copper, I think, aluminum is a no no when mixing with other blocks.

[TazExtreme3]

no, it's delrin

This card requires cooling of 26 different heat generating components demanding a full coverage solution. Danger Den working in conjunction with BFG Technologies developed this extreme watercooling solution shown at the NVIDIA launch party / GeForce LAN3.

BFG Technologies and Danger Den developed this 8800GTX waterblock that features:

* 1/2", 3/8", and 1/4" Tubing Support with the G 1/4 BSPP Thread
* Single Slot Cooling solution (Only BFG Tech has the Single Slot Adaptor)
* Copper and Delrin design for extended life
* Multiple fitting locations for easy tube routing (Prepped for SLI)
* Of course SLI Compatible
* When purchased through BFG Technologies receive their industry leading True Lifetime Warranty


Availability - Soon

[crfracer290]

Ahh, nice.

I am guessing this will be 100+ though. :(

[darkcow]

yea... at the cost of $100 for a single block when i thought an apogee was expensive. i don't think my 8800 is going to be under water for a looong time

[crfracer290]

I know I will buy a block for it, even if it costs 100 bucks, wont be happy with it but I have all this watercooling stuff and to not use it would be a shame.

[andyl33t]

Wouldn't it just be better to get the 8800gtx with the dangerden waterblock on it? Is it worth the price?

[zebkoolindc]

Do companies like danger den actually make money off full coverage blocks.

Blocks like the Maze 4 can be used on one card to the next. They don't need to re-engineer it every 6 months with the new cards. And they can be put on both ATI and NV cards. This means higher volume.

The full cover blocks only work on a few cards, so there is much smaller volume. They are also more complicated to machine so cost more to make.

So do full cover blocks actually make money?

[raevien]

I know I will buy a block for it, even if it costs 100 bucks, wont be happy with it but I have all this watercooling stuff and to not use it would be a shame.

If the cost on the gf7 series full coverage blocks is any indicator this one will be a lot more than $100.

[crfracer290]

The DD block listed above will go for 140...

[Crazymilk]

will they make an sli kit for it? im using the DD NV78 kit on my 7800's si hope they do the same with this

[myndlessdayz]

BFG Tech has made thier high end cards with waterblocks since the 6800 GT (as far as i remember) . BFG8800 GTX watercooled (http://www.bfgtech.com/8800GTX_768_PCIe_wc.html) . I haven't seen any in performance though. Has anyone else seen BFG's watercooled products?


BFG and Danger Den co-designed this custom water block to feature exceptional thermal performance in a single slot design that frees up valuable space for other add-in cards.

[DSpot]

I guess it'll cost more than $100, maybe $130 or so.

[Seven]

If BFG was to do their own watercooled version of this block, it would most certainly be 1/4" barbs.

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EDIT: Although, it looks like they're going with the danger den block. Interesting.

[Sleepy_Steve]

It would be great if we can get them as a set.

And considering what we often find ourselves paying for the latest cards, i can see paying 100+ for a full coverage block with 1/2'' fittings.

[myndlessdayz]

If BFG was to do their own watercooled version of this block, it would most certainly be 1/4" barbs.

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thats what i thought they would do too but it says:

>> Two standard removable 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" fittings for the corresponding inner diameter tubing

Looking at thier previous WC cards this was the first one made with DD rather than what looks like Koolance blocks from the 7 series. I also remember the 6800 Ultras also had blocks on them a while back

:attn:

[Owenator]

I am thinking I'm going to get the BFG with the Danger Den all-covering block. As much as I like my current Swiftech GPU block I am tired of the RAM heatsinks coming loose. Luckily my "BX style" Aerocool case has the card up so they don't fall off. IT would be nice to have only the block and not the RAM sinks to worry about. Maybe I can adapt the Swiftech GPU block to fit on my NB, hmmmm.....

[Excalibur1982]

Try this....
http://www.webshop-innovatek.de/00000094271139704/000000942713b3501/50142494350d3d711/53097598771112201.html
I have his 7900GTX counterparts and they cool EXCELLENT...

[myndlessdayz]

Try this....
http://www.webshop-innovatek.de/00000094271139704/000000942713b3501/50142494350d3d711/53097598771112201.html
I have his 7900GTX counterparts and they cool EXCELLENT...


Thats what the stock cooler on the BFG g80 looks like.

I can't read german =\

[Charr]

SilenX released a G80 waterblock... Ick.