MmCheeto
09-12-09, 06:31 PM
So I finally decided to upgrade my ATI2600 hand me downs and get some new ATI4890 form Newegg. After I installed them I quickly noticed they run to hot to operate in my system. So I decided to install some water blocks and integrate them in to my water cooling system. Got 2 EK-fc4890- Nickle blocks and it all went wrong from there. I had forgotten one of the fundamental rules to water cooling....RESEARCH FIRST! :bang head
So as it turns out NewEgg had sent me XFX HD-489A-ZDFC. Its what I ordered but I didn't realize at the time that there where reference design and non-reference designs. There is a huge difference when it comes down to water cooling. So I'm sending them back and keeping my EK blocks.
My next problem is that I have no clue what card to get to assure I get a reference design card. I have searched for 3 days and I'm still very confused on what brands carry the reference design cards. Anyone with any suggestions or might have gone threw this please help. I am looking at the lineup from newegg and I'm just stumped.:screwy:
So as it turns out NewEgg had sent me XFX HD-489A-ZDFC. Its what I ordered but I didn't realize at the time that there where reference design and non-reference designs. There is a huge difference when it comes down to water cooling. So I'm sending them back and keeping my EK blocks.
My next problem is that I have no clue what card to get to assure I get a reference design card. I have searched for 3 days and I'm still very confused on what brands carry the reference design cards. Anyone with any suggestions or might have gone threw this please help. I am looking at the lineup from newegg and I'm just stumped.:screwy: