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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/08 12:30:28
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I don't see how a back plate would alleviate any of the sheer forces on the holes of the video card. All it would do is add more sheer forces, but I think at some point I will have to design a backplate for this card.
I have plans to have a support support structure in place to support the weight of the copper.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/08 20:07:05
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 10:20:45
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BEHOLD.... 6 lbs of copper fashioned into a GPU waterblock:  There will be more pictures taken, but this is the completed block.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 10:28:11
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My computer finds cures for diseases and searches for aliens when I'm not gaming...what does yours do? Ryzen 1700, ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Professional, EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW3, 16GB Corsair LPX, Noctua D14, EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2, Overlord Tempest X270X Glossy, LG 34UM94 Ultrawide
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 12:17:44
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Thanks! there are still many more updates still to come on this thread, so by all means subscribe.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 12:24:20
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IT looks well bad-ass!!! i wonder how do you plan to support it, it's going to rip the PCI-e slot right off xD
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 12:31:07
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Holy cow that thing is awesome. As always amazing work.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 12:31:56
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IT looks well bad-ass!!! i wonder how do you plan to support it, it's going to rip the PCI-e slot right off xD
Thanks! Welcome to the forums! I wouldn't worry, the motherboard will be in a horizontal fashion so it won't be doing much sheering, and the compression strength of plastic can support the 6 lbs. All that is needed would be a small plastic spacer directly under the block itself to take the weight off the card. That alleviates a sheer plane of the cards holes. The compression strength of the board will be bolstered with some very dense foam under the motherboard to support the extra 30 something lbs of copper this board will have.
post edited by nateman_doo - 2012/05/09 12:34:49
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/09 16:51:21
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Awesome block nateman! Always stoked to see your new projects! Keep them comin brother! Remember my offer if you ever move to NC!!
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/10 04:47:44
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 00:09:17
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Are you planning on making some temp testing?
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 09:40:11
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Amazing block and great taste in music to nate
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 16:41:20
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That block looks good, can't wait to see everything installed
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 16:42:54
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I sure hope performance-pcs get the blocks for the classified back in stock soon. I am looking to finish the water cooling project on my rig. Do you have plans to sell to the public?
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 18:44:11
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I have been known to strike a deal or 2 :)
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/11 19:04:51
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well speaking of two, am looking for 2 block for my cards
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/12 18:09:14
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I have a three more of these to make. Feel free to send me a PM
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock *COMPLETED!!*
2012/05/12 19:04:05
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Very nice!! 
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock *COMPLETED!!*
2012/05/13 07:17:01
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Thanks! Welcome to the forums :)
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/13 09:06:15
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nateman_doo
I have a three more of these to make. Feel free to send me a PM
Will there be any temperature benchmarks?
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/13 18:40:53
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/13 21:00:45
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Damn nate. I like my 580's but you make me want some classy's just to get your blocks haha :P
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 01:58:45
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Probably at some point.
It would be nice, since the cooling performance is the only thing that matters, really...
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 10:52:14
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It would be nice, since the cooling performance is the only thing that matters, really...
To you.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 12:01:42
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sputnik7913
It would be nice, since the cooling performance is the only thing that matters, really...
To you.
Not a proper product presentation there my friend, if you designing a water block with looks as your main priority, with out even bothering about how it performs, i guess it wouldn't be very smart to even consider this product. Not trying to give you a hard time, but i'm pretty sure that those blocks are not gonna be cheap for someone to buy it and just hope that it's actually doing it's main job and not just look good, which is not even a benefit since you can't even see it in your rig... Good luck P.S. thanks for finally answering my question!
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 12:32:01
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BESTIALEEEEE !!!
a local way to say BEAUTTFULLLLLLLL XD
it's really a GREAT WORK!!!
and now... VGAS' temperatures?
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 14:51:48
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Was just saying that performance is all that matters to you. The person who wanted this block also wanted a unique piece. Performance was first into consideration, little to no restriction, and unique asthetics.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 14:56:45
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I care about how everything I make performs, it would be foolish to do otherwise.
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 16:58:25
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Re:100% Copper GTX 580 Classified Waterblock
2012/05/14 17:01:01
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