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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/08 06:55:21
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Do you guys think MP5works backplate cooler worth it? I would have to run the GPU in reverse flow for parallelism for mp5works due to my water loop design, so it might not be worth it? What do you guys think?
Depending on the GPU block design, running it in reverse flow could be a very bad idea. Not worth possibly sacrificing primary GPU cooling performance for secondary GPU cooling performance - kind of cutting off your nose to spite your face.
I guess I'll have to research on a minipump and mini radiator for the mp5works, or just scrap it all together and add it in later.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/08 07:15:24
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Den-ko
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Den-ko
Do you guys think MP5works backplate cooler worth it? I would have to run the GPU in reverse flow for parallelism for mp5works due to my water loop design, so it might not be worth it? What do you guys think?
Depending on the GPU block design, running it in reverse flow could be a very bad idea. Not worth possibly sacrificing primary GPU cooling performance for secondary GPU cooling performance - kind of cutting off your nose to spite your face.
I guess I'll have to research on a minipump and mini radiator for the mp5works, or just scrap it all together and add it in later.
I'm thinking of using some adhesive thermal pads to attach a copper heat sink on the back of the card for added passive cooling. Might be another option for you.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/08 09:02:29
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Nereus
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Do you guys think MP5works backplate cooler worth it? I would have to run the GPU in reverse flow for parallelism for mp5works due to my water loop design, so it might not be worth it? What do you guys think?
Depending on the GPU block design, running it in reverse flow could be a very bad idea. Not worth possibly sacrificing primary GPU cooling performance for secondary GPU cooling performance - kind of cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Since this block uses an impingement cooling design, this design is clearly designed for a specific flow direction. This is the way that you should connect it: 
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/08 10:01:36
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Do you guys think MP5works backplate cooler worth it? I would have to run the GPU in reverse flow for parallelism for mp5works due to my water loop design, so it might not be worth it? What do you guys think?
Depending on the GPU block design, running it in reverse flow could be a very bad idea. Not worth possibly sacrificing primary GPU cooling performance for secondary GPU cooling performance - kind of cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Since this block uses an impingement cooling design, this design is clearly designed for a specific flow direction.
This is the way that you should connect it:
Yeah I figured this was the case, I have the tube coming in from the right while the GPU is in vertical form so the in being on the left blocks the out port. I'll probably won't use mp5 unless someone convinces me that it's really worth it on these forums.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 16:39:33
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I preordered the EK block on Monday with a ship date of 1/6/21. It now says mid January. Is this a new ship date or a new batch? Anyone know? Thanks.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 16:43:56
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I preordered the EK block on Monday with a ship date of 1/6/21. It now says mid January. Is this a new ship date or a new batch? Anyone know? Thanks.
What do you mean by "it" - the website, or your order? If you mean the website, I would assume that's for new orders...
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 17:34:07
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Yea. I meant the website information. EK now says mid January.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 18:08:04
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Yea. I meant the website information. EK now says mid January.
That could be for new orders.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 18:51:51
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Yea. I meant the website information. EK now says mid January.
That could be for new orders.
That’s what I thought. Or just wishful thinking? Thanks!
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 20:06:09
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ty_ger07
Since this block uses an impingement cooling design, this design is clearly designed for a specific flow direction.
This is the way that you should connect it:
And EKWB says it doesn’t make much difference: https://www.ekwb.com/blog...-outlet-port-as-inlet/Den-Ko, I would follow EKWB’s guidance and do what best suited for your needs. Since reverse flow shows a recorded temp difference of 1.5c and an slight increase in flow rate, you will be perfectly fine reversing the flow. The engineers that designed the block say it’s fine, so trust the engineers.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2020/12/09 20:23:12
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Well that's interesting. A negative impact of 1.5°C running reverse flow isn't a big deal, although that will increase with overclocks and load of course. Still, if it allows that backplate cooler to work for Den-ko, then that may well offset the difference. Only one way to find out!
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/05 23:11:09
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EKWB block has shipped! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/05 23:36:24
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Well how do you like that. I just checked my email thanks to you and got my shipment notification as well. Huzzah!
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 03:33:02
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Gratz. Interesting. My order hasn't changed - still processing.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 03:59:38
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Mine shipped too Nereus. I think your order was before mine. Check the status again.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 05:39:03
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Pretty jealous but happy for those of you who go shipping notifications.
I originally got an email saying late December which was followed up by another email last week revising the date to mid-January.
Feels bad man
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 06:12:40
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No shipping notification for me yet. Fs in chat
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 06:30:43
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Hopper64
Mine shipped too Nereus. I think your order was before mine. Check the status again.
Still in processing stage. I ordered the nickel & plexi block (15th in line) and the nickel back plate (5th in line), did you order the same? Maybe mine is being held up for the back plate or something..
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 06:56:19
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Mine was nickel plexi with black backplate ordered on Dec 7th at 6:45am
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:06:28
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Mine was nickel plexi with black backplate ordered on Dec 7th at 6:45am
Thanks, so it might be the nickel back plate holding up my order. If Hopper64 and Maytheus went with the same as you, then yeah, that would help confirm it.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:28:25
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Nereus
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Mine was nickel plexi with black backplate ordered on Dec 7th at 6:45am
Thanks, so it might be the nickel back plate holding up my order. If Hopper64 and Maytheus went with the same as you, then yeah, that would help confirm it.
That's probably the hold up. I got the black back plate as well.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:29:27
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maybe theyre delaing with a lot of coil whine issues
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They told me the materials they got were not up to their standards so they're delaying until they get better materials.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:37:55
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Mine was nickel plexi with black backplate ordered on Dec 7th at 6:45am
Thanks, so it might be the nickel back plate holding up my order. If Hopper64 and Maytheus went with the same as you, then yeah, that would help confirm it.
That's probably the hold up. I got the black back plate as well.
Thanks, ok sounds like it. Damn. 5th in place for the back plate too.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:45:07
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Den-ko
maybe theyre delaing with a lot of coil whine issues
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They told me the materials they got were not up to their standards so they're delaying until they get better materials.
When did EKWB say that? Was that for the FTW3 Ultra blocks? Optimus had issues with their nickel plating partner, but that has since been rectified. Perhaps that is the hold up with the EK nickel back plates?
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:48:02
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I ordered the Nickel + Plexi and the Black backplate. My order # is 200067523. It hasn't shipped too. EK Support did say they will ship chronologically.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 07:57:08
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No shipping confirmation or status change for me.
I ordered Plexi and black backplate at 7:20am PST. I’m 63rd in line I was told.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 08:12:35
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Nereus
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maybe theyre delaing with a lot of coil whine issues
Edit:
They told me the materials they got were not up to their standards so they're delaying until they get better materials.
When did EKWB say that? Was that for the FTW3 Ultra blocks?
Optimus had issues with their nickel plating partner, but that has since been rectified. Perhaps that is the hold up with the EK nickel back plates?
They told me this morning, as I asked why did my shipping estimate go up until late Feb for my order (which includes a monoblock)
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 09:27:57
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Yes. I ordered the black backplate as well. That's probably the hold up unfortunately Nereus.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 09:32:06
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Yes. I ordered the black backplate as well. That's probably the hold up unfortunately Nereus.
Thanks for updating. Yup. Damn.
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Re: EKWB blocks for FTW3
2021/01/06 09:35:28
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I hope we never have to live through another pandemic - it was a terrible idea to build a rig.
Between waiting on GPU, GPU bricking, CPU paper release, and all sorts of parts being delayed and/or out of stock; this hasn't been enjoyable lol.
By the time it's finished we'll be onto another generation of peripheries.
I know I know - first world problems.
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