Help water block issues...

[equilibrium]

Its xmas day and im unhappy unlike this morning when i recieved my asus a8n32 sli deluxe mobo and my audigy2 zs sound card. Then this afternoon arrived and i have issues... BIG issues!!! take a look....

http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sa7004740wy.jpg

The water blocks are too close to each other for the tubing to fit...

Not only that i cant put my sound card in because the vga blocks are so thick.... This is terrible and ive been pulling my hair out for the past 2 hours.... Any ideas anyone? I bought the blocks from Phil do u think he would take em back even though i fitted them? I havent used them tho as u can see. Would the

 

[bazx]

There’s most likely a 90 degree bend for the blocks

Or they can be custom mod ed

you can still get the system up and running tho just not sli for now

 

[equilibrium]

Although this hurts me to say im gonna have to leave it in bits and wait........... Ill have to stay on me xps lappy for now and ive emailed phil to see if i can exchange them for maze 4s..

Even if i had them modded it still stops me using the rest of the slots.

Cheers

DAve

 

[Master_G]

This has been noted as the one big problem with that motherboard, if you have 2 dual slot cards (either 512s or thick waterblock) then you end up with no free PCI slots.

G

 

[equilibrium]

Yeah ure right its a stupid flaw by asus.. Im hoping with 2 maze4 gpu blocks it will resolve this issue as i only need one spare slot. Does anyone know the measurements of these maze4s?

Cheers

DAve

 

[wildc4rd]

From top of card to 'underside of block' is about 28mm, but the plate on the 512 covers 2 slots anyway. I went for the A8N SLi Premium motherboard in the end, as I hate onboard sound and it gives 2 useable PCI slots even with cards in SLi.

 

[equilibrium]

Does anyone know if i have 2 maze4 gpu blocks fitted will i have a slot available still? I really wish not to use the onboard sound... So the maze 4 are thicker than the nv78s then?

DAve

Thx for the info there wildcard

Or what about these ?

PolarFLO TT Series Universal VGA Chrome water block

​

• Design and Features:
  
  

• 2 part design for easy assembly and disassembly
  
• Designed for GPUs and Chipsets (Semi-Super Finished to lower cost)
  
• High performance heat transfer geometry (diamond machined flat to 0.0003" - 0.0005" with a 0.000012" surface finish)
  
• Low flow resistance
  
• Easy cleaning and resealing
  
• Low profile (great for ever-shrinking PC systems)
  
• Universal mounting plate fits most VGA cards and Chipsets (with mounting holes), and may be trimmed for a custom fit
  
• Universal mounting plate has intrinsic spring force for uniform mounting
  
• Future proof (when a new enhanced performance copper base is released you may purchase only the base)
  
• 100% Interchangeable parts (available separately)
  
• Unique mounting system allows 360 degrees of rotation to relieve hose stress (kinking)
  
• Threaded copper base for uniform assembly force (assembly does not distort base flatness)
  
• Uses Posi-Seal barbs and plugs (ensures positive sealing every time)
  
• 3 two tone colors (red, blue and black)
  
• Chrome plating available
  
• Made in the USA!
  
  

• Included:
  
  

• Mounting hardware
  
• (2) 4-40 x 1" Screws
  
• (2) 4-40 Hex Nuts
  
• (2) Nylon Washers
  
• (2) Lock Washers
  
• Instructions
  
• (2) Hose clamps

 

[fatty]

I think the low profile maze 4 blocks will do the trick

 

[equilibrium]

Hi Fatty,

I think ure right and im gonna go for the maze 4 kit and if needs be ill have to sacrifice the sound card Although i think it will fit if i do this and use the backplate from the Stock cooler.....

http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sa7004801at.jpg

And if i dont use the springs? Im sure this will do the trick if i use ptfe tape on the bolt when tightening the nuts on? Any suggestions on this idea are appreciated

Thanks for the help

DAve

 

[maverik-sg1]

U can use washers instead of tape that should help ya.

Mav

 

[wildc4rd]

Threadlock for the win, I don't use the springs on the CPU, but still do on the GPU's.

 

[equilibrium]

Ok tape and washers to be safe lol

Thanks for the input guys

DAve