Finnaly chose graphics card

[mastercrim]

After alot of time thinking about which graphics card to go with my new rig i finnaly broke down and ordered the ASUS GTX 670 Direct CU II 2GB card. I like the cooler on it plus the performance benchmarks ive seen. Hope to get a good card and push a little more overclock out of it. Only thing im worried about is finding a waterblock for it because of the non referance design. Any input to steer me in the right direction would be great thanks.

 

[PapaSmurf6768]

EK makes a block for this card, I have two!

 

[mastercrim]

yea was looking at the EK blocks tryin to find some reviews on them. Do you know if it voids asus warranty i would assume so and do not really care. My experiance so far with graphics cards if they last the first 3 months the last for 2+ years.

Edit--Also how bad was shipping buying through EK to the states are did u purchase from a stateside retailer?

 

[airdeano]

we usually buy through a state-side retailer.

as to warranty, yes it can void the warranty. but, before sending in, you remove
waterblock and reinstall air cooler and proceed to RMA.

but remember to keep all hardware for air cooler (missing hardware can lead to denial)
and preferably not stripped.

 

[mastercrim]

Who is the stateside retailer if you do not mind me asking. I have an army post office because i am stationed in germany and it has to go USPS.

 

[airdeano]

deffo NOT Sidewinders (bravo)! LOL
FrozenCPU
PerformancePC
Jab-Tech
AquaTuning can import, but sensless to double ship for distance.

 

[mastercrim]

ok thanks for info first time watercooling so not sure of all the websites and brands that provide parts.