coolhand41
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/14 06:41:41
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^^ there could be water channel milled out in POM to provide h20 but it's very hard to tell from the pictures provided so far Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much in the past week. I will respond to all your questions in a moment whenever you ready Boss  inside of the block pics -please
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/14 23:56:50
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Ordered one yesterday evening, if the 1 day delivery works I'll have it tomorrow.
First thing I'll do is open it up and take some pictures.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/15 11:22:23
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saldot
Ordered one yesterday evening, if the 1 day delivery works I'll have it tomorrow.
First thing I'll do is open it up and take some pictures.
yes please
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/15 11:26:34
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Status is still "processing" so I don't think they've sent it yet.
Hoping it'll be here by Thursday.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/15 14:15:41
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saldot
Doesn't look that much different from EVGA's own block which does not (even according to EVGA) actively cool the VRM.
This isn't correct, not only has EVGA NOT confirmed that, but it simply isn't true. This thread clears that up, see link. http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=2039559
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/16 01:26:10
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Thought I've read all posts in the thread over at overclock.net but it seems I missed a few. The post in your reply clearly shows a waterblock actively cooling the VRM. But than there's another post a few pages earlier that says the opposite which I had in mind when i wrote it's confirmed by EVGA: Guess that guy either lied or got the wrong information.. which in turn made me look like an idiot. =/ So if the VRM section actively cooled and if we assume the Titan block is as well since they are very similar in design it leaves me to wonder why it performs so bad in in Strens titan block roundup. The temp difference between the EK and EVGA block is a whopping 30 degrees for the VRM. Edit: Can't post links to the posts since i haven't made 10 posts on EVGA forums.... Posts i'm talking about are over at the classified thread at overclock.net, 2330#post_20868496 (Pic of block) & 2370#post_20878369 (EVGA "confirming" it's not actively cooled).
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/17 09:07:40
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/17 13:01:11
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Ok guys, here's answers! I've been super busy with AFK stuff lately. @chump & zeph - no X79 Dark blocks are planned at this time @Coolhand41 - we consulted with EVGA and tested ourselves and the memory VRMS do not get hot enough to justify the extra cost to extend the acetal and copper all the way over there. If you're terribly concerned a cheap, basic, passive, heatsink will cool them more than enough. Again though, they'll be fine and won't effect performance. @Seta - this is a full cover block. People on here and OCN seem to have forgotten what makes a full cover block, we've spoiled you ;) we didn't make it XXL for a variety of reasons. @Saldot - you should be fine with Monsoon fittings but if you find that it isn't please let me know. @Acesi7 - no XXL is planned at this time @tatm - We are considering doing a full gold block and evaluating how much it'll cost etc. We currently offer all variations of clean CSQ and CSQ for people that do like it. I don't see what the problem is. All of our newest CPU blocks and GPU blocks starting with the Titan are available in all flavours. We offer I think 9 variations of our CPU block, nobody else comes close. @Grundle - please contact our support at ekwb.com/support @Saldot - as I'm sure you've already discovered from your pictures, the core VRMs are actively cooled by water. This is why the stainless steel plate is there for channels to the VRMs. It's quite an ingenious design if I do say so myself - very high flow and saves you guys unnecessary costs :) @coolhand Saldot posted a lot of internal shots but here's one more:  Again, apologies guys for the super delayed responses. Won't happen again :) For good news! Due to ridiculous demand, we will most likely be making a plexi top variation!
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/17 14:11:51
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Thanks for the answers Derick!
Monsoon fittings were OK, fits without a problem on the classy block. They are a lot bigger than normal fittings and they didn't fit your ek-vga block i had before as the connections are to close together.
VRM cooling is, as you write, actively cooled by the water. The temps on VRM are about the same as the GPU if the data in GPU-Z is correct.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/17 17:32:29
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EK_Derick
@Coolhand41 - we consulted with EVGA and tested ourselves and the memory VRMS do not get hot enough to justify the extra cost to extend the acetal and copper all the way over there. If you're terribly concerned a cheap, basic, passive, heatsink will cool them more than enough. Again though, they'll be fine and won't effect performance. Fair enough. I'm not even going to bother with a passive heatsink then. EK_Derick
For good news! Due to ridiculous demand, we will most likely be making a plexi top variation! From what I can tell, the 780 is attracting a lot of consumers that are on a 2-year upgrade cycle like me. While the Classified 780 is expensive, the base model 780 is already quite expensive compared to earlier x80 cards from nvidia so the actual price difference isn't that big. This made it an obvious choice for me as the small increase in price gave me a much better PCB + a cherry picked GK110. :D
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/17 22:42:11
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EK_Derick
Ok guys, here's answers! I've been super busy with AFK stuff lately.
@chump & zeph - no X79 Dark blocks are planned at this time
@Coolhand41 - we consulted with EVGA and tested ourselves and the memory VRMS do not get hot enough to justify the extra cost to extend the acetal and copper all the way over there. If you're terribly concerned a cheap, basic, passive, heatsink will cool them more than enough. Again though, they'll be fine and won't effect performance.
@Seta - this is a full cover block. People on here and OCN seem to have forgotten what makes a full cover block, we've spoiled you ;) we didn't make it XXL for a variety of reasons.
@Saldot - you should be fine with Monsoon fittings but if you find that it isn't please let me know.
@Acesi7 - no XXL is planned at this time
@tatm - We are considering doing a full gold block and evaluating how much it'll cost etc. We currently offer all variations of clean CSQ and CSQ for people that do like it. I don't see what the problem is. All of our newest CPU blocks and GPU blocks starting with the Titan are available in all flavours. We offer I think 9 variations of our CPU block, nobody else comes close.
@Grundle - please contact our support at ekwb.com/support
@Saldot - as I'm sure you've already discovered from your pictures, the core VRMs are actively cooled by water. This is why the stainless steel plate is there for channels to the VRMs. It's quite an ingenious design if I do say so myself - very high flow and saves you guys unnecessary costs :)
@coolhand Saldot posted a lot of internal shots but here's one more:
Again, apologies guys for the super delayed responses. Won't happen again :)
For good news! Due to ridiculous demand, we will most likely be making a plexi top variation!
Great News Derick!! I was hoping you guys would make a Plexi Version to match my MB Block. I will now wait until the Plexi version arrives and pick up 2 of them :) Keep up the Fantastic Work and thanks for joining us in the forums 
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/19 11:01:46
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/19 23:46:35
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So now I have to ask Derrick. We've been asking for this block for a while and you guys had some reservations about how well that would sell.
Are you able to share with us if purchases of this block exceeded expectations?
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/21 11:16:48
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A little early but so far the blocks are selling quite well :)
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/21 13:51:08
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Im about to purchase an EK RIVE waterblock. Any idea if it is worth investing on the full waterblock (north bridge and PCH) or would the passive cooling PCH + north bridge block perform the same at a lower price.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/22 00:39:35
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It comes mostly down to aesthetics. The Southbridge/PCH on the majority of boards don't produce a lot of heat. I'd say it depends on how hard you plan on pushing your board. For most everyday things the passive heatsink will be sufficient but if you plan on pushing your board (and depending on what temps you're comfortable with) you may want to consider the full board set. This isn't related much to EVGA products but our R9-290X block was shown today:  Available in the usual flavours. Copper & Nickel Plexi, Copper & Nickel Acetal, Original CSQ, and of course our own backplate.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/23 01:52:04
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: When will the classified backplate be back in stock?
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/25 13:09:13
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Hard to say, they're flying off the shelves. Reserve one at our shop and we'll get it out to you asap. Maximus VI Impact Block Shown: 
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/26 20:20:51
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Any word if a RIVE Black Edition block is in the works yet ?
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/27 13:23:47
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Yes as soon as the board is released we're going to start working on it.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/27 14:04:20
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Any plans for a full Water Block for the EVGA GeForce GTX 760 SC 4GB Graphics Card with ACX Cooler 04G-P4-2768-KR I could use 3 of them. I use them for Folding 7x24 and they get very HOT! Also do you have any Water Block that can be used on the Rear of the 2011 Socket? Thanks
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/27 15:27:29
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I don't believe we have any current plans to make blocks for 04G-P4-2768-KR. With the release of AMD's new GPUs we're going to be focusing on their high end cards a bit. Now that we've made/in the process of making 5 different non-ref 780 blocks. By rear of the 2011 socket do you mean this part?  If so, then no...
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/27 15:52:18
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I don't believe we have any current plans to make blocks for 04G-P4-2768-KR. With the release of AMD's new GPUs we're going to be focusing on their high end cards a bit. Now that we've made/in the process of making 5 different non-ref 780 blocks.
By rear of the 2011 socket do you mean this part?
If so, then no...
Yes, I would like to cool the plate shown in your image. All I can do is remove the cover and one case I can at least put a 120 fan.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/29 11:44:01
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lol, they're not gonna make a block for that....
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/29 20:44:31
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^This
We don't plan on making such a block, why are you interested in cooling that part?
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/29 21:25:01
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^This
We don't plan on making such a block, why are you interested in cooling that part?
Because at 5GHz my back plate reaches 80C - 90C + and my water system shuts down on one of the sensors once it hit above 78C and turn off My PC to protect it from heat. I put a good blister on my finger tips it was so hot. It is on a FOLDING Rig. Maybe this might work http://koolance.com/hd-57-hard-drive-water-block still looking.
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/30 12:46:10
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/10/31 16:25:50
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Hi Derek!
Is the EK - FC670 GTX (Acetal+Nickel) compatible with my EVGA GeForce GTX 760 04G-P4-2766-KR ?
And why are last-generation water blocks continously expensive?
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/11/02 00:24:44
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Yes as soon as the board is released we're going to start working on it.
Can I pre-order this now 
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Re: EK WaterBlocks Discussion, Help & Question Thread
2013/11/02 19:12:53
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