Watercooled 670

[Mitth]

I am looking to upgrade to a GTX 670. i have a custom loop that i want to use to cool it. i have been looking at the

Gigabyte version http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=71107&vpn=GV-N670OC-2GD&manufacture=Gigabyte

and the EVGA versions http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814130787

now my question is what card should i use? I was thinking about the GB card because it is confirmed that the EK blocks made for the 680 will also work with this card. but does anyone know it the EVGA card is reference making it compatible with the EK block ( i want to use EK http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...80_GTX_-_AcetalEN_Nickel.html?tl=g30c87#blank)

So if anyone could give me a definite answer on if that EVGA card will fit on that block that would be great

 

[SMOR3S]

Usually non-reference cards work the best

 

[stainlineho]

I got the EVGA version, the base version. The PCB is very short, 6.8 inches. I bought a Swiftech VGA block for mine and may possibly get some forged copper heatsinks for the vRAMS.

 

[HARAMOSH]

I like the EVGA brand name a lot but between the two cards I have contemplated the gigabyte one myself.

 

[stainlineho]

I like the EVGA brand name a lot but between the two cards I have contemplated the gigabyte one myself.

The Gigabyte is the longer PCB version, and I believe some 680 full cover blocks may fit certain non ref 670's.

 

[HARAMOSH]

is the gigabyte a non ref 670?

I was under the assumption it was a reference card

 

[prpz]

Work just fine...easiest mount I ever done. Been runing for week and half now no issues. Suggest to get the ek backplate as well helps with heat and looks

 

[Mitth]

Thanks for the replys! I think I will go with the GB card been hearing a lot of good things about it, and i know the EK FC block will fit it. Plus i like the blue PCB.

 

[BlackEdition]

apparently EK is working on a reference full cover clock for the 670... i can't find any information about it except the info that a rep from EK posted in some forum that they were working on it...

anyone else have any additional information?

670 is an awesome card....just wish it wasn't $400... i miss the 8800gt days... that thing came out and you could play everything with it without having to spend a ton...