Swiftech Launches Komodo-R9 FuryX ECO GPU Waterblock

On Friday, Swiftech announced their newest reference R9 Fury and FuryX GPU water cooling solution, the Komodo-R9 FuryX Eco. Other than sporting good looks, this waterblock serves the practical purpose of cooling the GPU as well as other hot-spots like the memory and MOSFETs. Swiftech claims that a more holistic approach to video card cooling should lead to improved stability during the course of overclocking.

Similar products from competitors come in $112-$126, making the $115.50 price-point from Swiftech pretty enticing.

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See below for the full press release from Swiftech:

LONG BEACH, CA, August 28, 2015 – Rouchon Industries Inc., dba Swiftech® (OTC Pink Current: RCHN), the leading force in driving the high-end thermal management scene in personal computers today announced the release of the Komodo-R9 FuryX ECO. The Komodo R-9 FuryX ECO is a high performance cooling solution with advanced thermal design and flow restriction compatible with AMD® Radeon R9 Fury and FuryX Graphics cards (AMD reference PCB design).

“This new generation block implements an all acrylic clear bridge enhancing the liquid cooling visual experience,” says Gabriel Rouchon, Swiftech’s Chairman and CEO. “It is ideal for custom theme-based mods using colored coolants – the possibilities are endless.”

With the Komodo R-9 FuryX ECO, users now have an option of a more customizable experience, with enhanced system performance. The coolant flow path includes all critical components such as GPU, memory and power MOSFETS. Proper cooling of all the critical components contributes to overclocking stability and reliable operations. The block covers the entire PCB, leaving none of the components exposed to the possibility of any damage during handling. An optional black anodized back plate is also available.

Pricing and Availability

The Komodo R-9 ECO is available for the MSRP of $115.50 starting August 28, 2015. Purchase via our online web store and through our reseller channel worldwide.

 

– Matt Ring (mdcomp)