GTX480 Danger Den Blocks

jamsde · Apr 22, 2010

Thought you all might appreciate these, just got em in today. Too bad the cards won't be in for another two weeks tho!

BobbyBubblehead · Apr 22, 2010

well you just make sure you remember to stop having fun and tell us how you went on at some point :sly:

#Laughs#

before, during and after for top score :thup:

Cheers for the peak

jamsde · Apr 22, 2010

Thanks! hehe

I can do some before blocking and after blocking comparisons if anyone is interested. I'm new to the whole benching scheme, what sw tools would I need?

BobbyBubblehead · Apr 22, 2010

we really, really would appreciate it if you could put it through some tests :clap:

Evga precision gives you GPU load, Clocks and temps :thup:

furmark provides some stressing... wouldnt go to crazy with this software.

and whatever games or demos.

just need to plan some tests. record results, then block them.... rinse & repeat :thup:

jamsde · Apr 22, 2010

I'll do it man! ETA on the cards was listed as delivered to me between May 5th and June 3rd... GAHH I hope it's more like May and not June! FYI I ordered the superclocked EVGA version of the GTX 480's... I'll post more as i get more info and coordinate with you

jamsde · Apr 24, 2010

Guys these blocks are 3.1lb each! I've got a big problem... how do control the weight distribution and prevent damage the PCI slots and or cards??
My motherboard is vertical! (so weight will be direcly on card at PCI slot...)
Anyone have ideas? Will I need to fabricate a custom aluminum brace to hold these heavy blocks up? (or maybe just the bottom one, i bought the metal SLI fittings) ... something like a custom card stand? LOL... a jack stand for SLI blocks? LOL sounds nutz huh?
Any ideas on how to handle this?
Thanks!
Jon

arcanise · Apr 24, 2010

if the card is secured into the case with a screw it should be fine

Conumdrum · Apr 24, 2010

Peeps been using blocks like yours for a long time. It'll be fine. Now if I was shipping the case, I'd remove the cards, but otherwise it's okay. You can come up with a bracket if you want. I saw a neat one once with just wire fishing leader once, he had used neat little parts, hard to explain and made a rig to hold the cards up. It was almost hard to spot.

jamsde · Apr 24, 2010

Well cool! I won't sweat it then.
Hey check this out if you haven't already... Danger Den posted videos, the block install has some tests at the end that look VERY good!

http://www.dangerden.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11709

MIAHALLEN · Apr 24, 2010

jamsde said:
Thanks! hehe I can do some before blocking and after blocking comparisons if anyone is interested. I'm new to the whole benching scheme, what sw tools would I need?

Everything you need is here my friend :thup:

http://www.overclockers.com/benchmark-buffet/

Bobnova · Apr 24, 2010

jamsde said:
Thanks! hehe I can do some before blocking and after blocking comparisons if anyone is interested. I'm new to the whole benching scheme, what sw tools would I need?

And, of course, in here for excellent advice

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124

jamsde · Apr 29, 2010

Posting some test results for you. Single GTX 480 on stock cooling fans: Just finished single card, about to add second in SLI and run same tests... First two tests here are with Fan set to Auto, third test was fan at MAX.
FYI my SLI GTX 285's scored 2649 / 11020 last night on the exact same two first tests...

jamsde · Apr 29, 2010

And the SLI results: the last test was 16xMSAA at 1920X1080 with fan set to 100%

jamsde · Apr 29, 2010

And a few pre-blocking pics as promised

Grosjambon · Apr 29, 2010

this is a sweeetttt rig! now watercool these beast!!!

arcanise · Apr 29, 2010

=[ some one should buy arcy water cooling and 1 480

i will repay in food ^_^

sandyduff · Apr 30, 2010

Dayum that case is huuuuuge!!

jamsde · Apr 30, 2010

Hehehe

I'm putting the blocks on today! Will post temps when I get it up and rolling

jamsde · Apr 30, 2010

Blocks are on and installed, temps are WAY better than on air (of course) idle about 30c lower!
Posting fumark tests next.. FYI this setup is temporary as I have pump/res/rad on order.. right now i'm running pump/rad/gpu/gpu/cpu...

idle: gpu1 41c/ gpu2 35c CPU 34/36/35/32

Cpu idled about the same, core 4 would run between 29 and 30... GPU's were 71 idle..

jamsde · Apr 30, 2010

Here are the screen shots... i'll rebuild the loop when the new equipment arrives and have the CUP and GPU's on separate loops.. so a good comparison I think...

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