radeson21
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Hello,
The title to the thread says it all: Does the EVGA GTX 980 have a compatible waterblock or an easy watercooling solution??
I am probably going to buy one of these monday, and i really need to know what (if any) water block to buy....
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EK_Luc
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/04 15:28:21
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The waterblock for the KPE is still in the making but I have no more precise news about it.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/04 19:32:33
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good to know these blocks are on the way, now just to get Asus x99-e WS mobo blocks from EK
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/09 10:38:19
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Interesting, bcuz I was told that you guys aren't making one. Support told me. I hope they were wrong. FF 
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/09 16:20:39
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fishingfanatic
Interesting, bcuz I was told that you guys aren't making one. Support told me.
I hope they were wrong.
FF
It means that it might be an EVGA HydroCopper block "made by EK" 
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/09 16:30:24
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That would be awesome as I've never had a hydrocopper block b4 and just ordered a pr of universal blocks someone else is using. One for AMD,...
I have the cpu blocks Gold and CSQ Original. Great blocks !!! The CSQ works much better than I expected compared to the Gold imho. I like to bench and use quick connects to change between a gpu cooled with air or water in minutes so there's little to no water loss or air in the system making the 2nd block ready to go.
Nothing too serious, 3DMark Unigine...
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/18 14:05:30
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Can't wait! I tried modifying a block to fit with no luck.
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fishingfanatic
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 04:05:57
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I bought a pr of universal gpu blocks. The thermosphere from EK will work. Someone else is using one. I went the evo supremacy. I don't know about adapter plates for the kpe, but at 1st glance it looks like mine lines up nicely. I just sent an email asking about adapter plates, I have a D13 that doesn't want to run. I suspect the tim is the issue, but haven't gotten around to working on it yet. That's the reason for 2 blocks... Hope that helps. I just finished separating my loops, now I have 2 complete loops on the 1 system. I had to mod my case for the 4th line to fit, but np. Lian Li cases are a joy to work on, in and mod. I simply took out the spots between the 3 holes and it works just fine. I will likely still buy a hyrdocopper when they bcum available. FF
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 05:35:38
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Are you sure, EKWB Thermosphere work on GTX980 K|NGP|N Classified? For me is 980 K|NGP|N Classy one of nicest dual cooler cards ever build.
post edited by Vlada011 - 2015/03/19 05:54:38
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 08:38:19
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Thanks fishingfanatic. I tried using XS-PCs universal block but ran into clearance issues with the mounting on the kpe but I'll try the EK. I'm curious, are you actively or passively cooling your VRMs?
post edited by SMA460 - 2015/03/19 08:57:02
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 09:43:58
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Yeah seems like the Kingpin one will need special treatment and hopefully has a way to be able to flip the 4 switches on the top of the card with the block on, although I'm not expecting it to have that. No hurry here...still need to upgrade the cpu/mobo. But to be honest I don't know if I can bring myself to take the awesome cooler off....may have to do a second build with 2 new gpu's and leave this one alone.
post edited by Crimson AL - 2015/03/19 09:48:24
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SMA460
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 11:28:49
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I was going to try and build a custom mount so i could put the cover over the water block,
unless when they make the block it still looks just as nice
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/19 12:46:45
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I thought i was the only one to feel this way lol. I have never seen such a nice cooler. For me to take it off EA will have to build something special. Crimson AL
Yeah seems like the Kingpin one will need special treatment and hopefully has a way to be able to flip the 4 switches on the top of the card with the block on, although I'm not expecting it to have that. No hurry here...still need to upgrade the cpu/mobo.
But to be honest I don't know if I can bring myself to take the awesome cooler off....may have to do a second build with 2 new gpu's and leave this one alone.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/20 12:58:46
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Hope the blocks come out soon. Would really hate to rig some kraken or some uni plus fan look.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/22 10:45:28
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EK_Luc
The waterblock for the KPE is still in the making but I have no more precise news about it.
Still waiting with baited breath. SS
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/22 10:46:31
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nycx360
Hope the blocks come out soon. Would really hate to rig some kraken or some uni plus fan look.
I'm really thinking the 780 KPE waterblock will fit I just can't find one to test. SS
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/22 22:40:21
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it doesn't i tried modifying one to fit but even with that,
the card bends really back because of no backplate
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/23 00:51:28
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Bitspower will have a waterblock for it, ETA mid april.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/23 19:01:05
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From this AM: Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting EK Support. Currently waterblock for EVGA GTX 980 Kingpin is in testing phase and shall be ready for sales in four weeks. I have already put pressure on production manager as there is quite some demand for these waterblocks by now and hopefully customers won't resent the postponing. EK 980 Classified waterblock is not compatible with the EVGA 980 K|NGP|N videocard. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Lep pozdrav, Kind regards, MFG!  SS
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/25 17:28:48
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/25 18:56:12
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EK_Luc
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Interesting, bcuz I was told that you guys aren't making one. Support told me.
I hope they were wrong.
FF
It means that it might be an EVGA HydroCopper block "made by EK"
Hopefully that means single slot to go with the KPE included mounting bracket.  BTW... I need at least two..... maybe three orrrrrrrrrr..................four.  SS
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/28 23:14:34
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id still used the double bracket...
it will give the card more support
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/29 01:58:02
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Cant wait for my 2! coming soon... 
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/29 07:58:10
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I would be all over this if my case would fit it with a block on it. But no, it's too fat. Lol
My 680 classy barely fits in the case without a block.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/29 08:54:08
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If EKWB launch similar block as for 980 Classified that will look very nice. I like water-block for 980 Classified. This time they made excellent block and cover full card. EKWB waterblock for 980 Classified is their nicest waterblock, even nicer than for TITAN X. Only it's bad because cost more than for TITAN X, they should little pay attention and on hardware value.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/29 09:01:20
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I really hope they make it so we can use the original backplate, without getting our own screws and such.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/03/29 10:45:26
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When i took mine apart to change the TIM the back plate was holding the pcb in place...no other screws under it...hopefully this will push them to leave it alone as all screws go through the back plate.... nycx360
I really hope they make it so we can use the original backplate, without getting our own screws and such.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/04/06 21:48:39
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EK, You are killing us! Where are our blocks  lol. I seriously hope it is a work of art and that we can keep our back plates on......we were here before the titan you know....  EK_Luc
It means that it might be an EVGA HydroCopper block "made by EK"
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free" R.R.
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/04/07 18:33:12
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antandbetty
EK, You are killing us! Where are our blocks lol. I seriously hope it is a work of art and that we can keep our back plates on......we were here before the titan you know....
EK_Luc
It means that it might be an EVGA HydroCopper block "made by EK"
Tap Tap Tap .... waiting for 2 meself. SS
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Re: Does the GTX 980 KINGPIn have a compatible waterblock???
2015/04/11 06:17:52
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Sorry guys I haven't reply in the last days because at that time I didn't have any news but yesterday our R&D chief said that we might have pictures this weekend and that the block should be done in a week or so. That the latest news I have. I know it's not much but this is what I have so far.
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