NEW EK 8800GTX Full Coverage Waterblocks!

[Philly_boy]

WOW EK is about to release new full coverage water blocks for the G80. Here's the one for the 8800GTX:

They're in the last phase of testing before the final production run.Now I really can't wait to get my hands on a pair of these to review them and compare them with the new full coverage blocks from Danger Den - the NV-88's. A few more shots:

 

[WC Annihilus]

Amazing! :yumyum: :yumyum: :yumyum: Eddy sure makes beautiful blocks :worship:

 

[FarFarAway]

Very nice, though I think I actually prefer the DD blocks

 

[Rastalovich]

Testing aside, it looks ready to go. Looks nice, like an Alien that straps to u`r face.

What`s the price of one of these likely to be ?

 

[Ham]

*drool*

Are the gpu/ram/other ic layouts on the GTX and GTS the same?

ie gpu blocks do both.

 

[Philly_boy]

*drool*

Are the gpu/ram/other ic layouts on the GTX and GTS the same?

ie gpu blocks do both.

The GTS version has a different alu piece (the part that has the "EK" logo on it) as the VRM's are different on the GTS.

 

[PV5150]

Damn that is sexy, but like Kemp, I think the DD blocks look better

 

[Philly_boy]

Damn that is sexy, but like Kemp, I think the DD blocks look better

I'll let you know in a few weeks which one performs better.

 

[PV5150]

Sweet, looking forward to the results mate

 

[Mr. Smith]

Philly_Boy - fancy getting your hands on one of these? SilenX FTW!

 

[Philly_boy]

Philly_Boy - fancy getting your hands on one of these? SilenX[/URL'] FTW!

These blocks mix alu with copper which will cause galvanic corrosion to the copper pieces of the blocks in your loop. I choose not to persue this block for inclusion because of this fact. After seeing the routing within the block, imho I think this block will be a tad more restrictive and won't perform to the same level as the Danger Den or EK full coverage blocks. With GPU blocks high flow is a key issue.

 

[Mr. Smith]

That is really dissapointing news - unlike the Germans to overlook things like that - I was looking forward to getting a SilenX with a 8800gtx Jan/Feb.

I don't like the look of the Ek block (I know for some people thats practically blasphemy)

 

[Philly_boy]

That is really dissapointing news - unlike the Germans to overlook things like that - I was looking forward to getting a SilenX with a 8800gtx Jan/Feb.

I don't like the look of the Ek block (I know for some people thats practically blasphemy)

You are entitled to your opinion. . .however wrong it may be!!:whack:

EK blocks are like watercooling p0rn. . .

 

[NoL]

Hmmm the first full cover waterblock design I ever really support though I still think the "spare" channeling around the center could be deeper.

 

[Toxcity]

It looks uber sexy.. But I have enought clutter in my case ..

 

[Mr. Smith]

You are entitled to your opinion. . .however wrong it may be!!:whack:

EK blocks are like watercooling p0rn. . .

LOL - Why I audda :nutkick:

Looks like I'll be getting the DD block then once I have had a chance to peruse the review you are writing...

 

[Philly_boy]

LOL - Why I audda :nutkick:

Looks like I'll be getting the DD block then once I have had a chance to peruse the review you are writing...

You might wanna take a look inside a NV-88 before you say they're better.

Now look at Eddy's version and how much cleaner it is:

If I had to buy a FC block for my 8800GTX's with no performance data, EK gets the nod on build quality. . .and it's only $110 shipped to Philly, PA - less than the NV-88 ($135 plus shipping)

 

[Mullet]

How much heat will a 8800GTX dump into a cooling loop...?

Would I be able to escape with a PA120.2 which would be cooling (eventually) a dual 8800GTX rig and clocked E6600?? Would prob have SilenX highish 38mm deep 120mm fans on the rad.

Thoughts all??

 

[Mr. Smith]

Philly - you are beginning to convince me about EK. The DD just looks fit! Looking forward to the results mate.

Mullet - I doubt that rad will be sufficient, you would be pushing it with your e6600 oc'd with two 'nornal' gpu's in sli. Really in that circumstance a tripple rad would provide optimum temps, dual rad such as yours could cope though.

Exchange those 'normal' gfx cards for 2 8800's which dump about 80 deg C each under load (at stock speeds - oc those and the temps go higher) then your double rad will most likely fail to meet your cooling needs...

 

[Nagaru]

Wow that Danger Den looks really :cussing: inside. Also it looks like almost all the water flow is through the plastic or am I wrong?