EK or DD GPU?

Godfather1138 · Nov 3, 2007

I'm about ready to buy my GPU blocks and want to go with a nice full coverage solution. I will be running 2 EVGA 7900gs ko cards and am trying to decide between the DD koosah and the Ek-FC79.

So what do you guys thing, or are there better blocks I should be looking at?

meionm · Nov 3, 2007

Ek blocks. Though I would get swfitech or dtek gpu only block becasue lets face it 7900 is not a top dog and these blocks can be used on newer cards.

JamesXP · Nov 3, 2007

Yeah, I'd get an MCW60(think it's complatible) future proof too. (and ramsinks)

SolidxSnake · Nov 3, 2007

I vote for a GPU block + sinks to accommodate for future upgrades.

But to answer your question, yes, the EK blocks are much better than the DD blocks.

Clockwork_Apple · Nov 3, 2007

Dont waste money for full cover blocks on 'dead' cards. Go with an MCW60 or DD Maze 4.

Godfather1138 · Nov 4, 2007

Here is the deal guys, yes they are "dead" but they are new to me, and will be in my system for a while. I prefer the full coverage mainly due to the clean instillation. These are going in my clear case so looks are kind of important.

I agree that better cooling, and a little money can be saved, by going with a GPU only but I'd rather not for this one.

Thanks on the input on the EK blocks. I haven't heard much about them, but they looked well made.

Spawn-Inc · Nov 4, 2007

ya i like the look over gpu and ram sinks. once i get my full gaming pc built i will pickup either a ek wave block or a swiftech stealth. i really like the look of the ek but i want to have as much swiftech as possible.

Alien1099 · Nov 4, 2007

Godfather1138 said:
Here is the deal guys, yes they are "dead" but they are new to me, and will be in my system for a while. I prefer the full coverage mainly due to the clean instillation. These are going in my clear case so looks are kind of important.

I agree that better cooling, and a little money can be saved, by going with a GPU only but I'd rather not for this one.

Thanks on the input on the EK blocks. I haven't heard much about them, but they looked well made.

Full coverage blocks are pricey though and are usually card specific. Seriously get a couple of Maze4s or Maze5s since you can later use them with 8800GTs when you decide to upgrade.

For about the price of two full coverage blocks you can buy 1 8800GT which should be better than 2 7900s (plus it's DX10 ready).

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