nateman_doo

 
Opinions?  smaller, and works with fittings.
You guys stare at that for a while.  Heading to bed.

you can simulate natural look and show it to us?

Kolich

nateman_doo

 
Opinions?  smaller, and works with fittings.
You guys stare at that for a while.  Heading to bed.

you can simulate natural look and show it to us?

Possibly:

 
 

For those running single or dual GPU's I am sure it would work OK but 3 or more may be a bit cramped.
TBH Nate, I am interested in the Chipset block but I would be much happier with the original design.
If you are not happy with the shape, just make the delrin top over sized and more square shaped
(don't match the shape of the copper base). I think I mentioned this before. :-)
Something like EK have done with their RIVE block?:

Will Compression fittings work with the first design? I thought you tested that and it was fine?
Also, you can use extenders to raise one fitting above the other to allow for more room.
Same can be done if using a CPU water-block (that may get in the way) to clear it.

iamSneaky
Will Compression fittings work with the first design? I thought you tested that and it was fine?
Also, you can use extenders to raise one fitting above the other to allow for more room.
Same can be done if using a CPU water-block (that may get in the way) to clear it.

no.  neither will traditional fittings.




Looking at these 2 pictures, the circles your looking at are 0.5" (which is the threads).  A traditional bitspower fitting is 0.71" at the base.  Then the hose sliding over it is thicker then that.  Then a hose clamp over that.  Even if you use automotive style thin metal hose clamps, they are too close together.  If i end up moving other things around, it won't have as good a seal.  not to mention we are well into the CPU footprint.
 
As for the EVGA Hydro copper blocks, They would be incompatible with this design.  Their blocks are just too thick then every other waterblock manufacturer. 
 
If someone can show me their CPU cooler installed, that would be helpful.

Here you go nateman.
 
I'm also in the HydroCopper block boat, so if the fittings can't be next to the CPU block, then I'll have to pass on the Chipset Block.
 

Version 3 is working, if i use the motherboard hold down screw to hold the block down.  Pics later

nateman_doo
any objections to donating that hole to the block?

If you make it a 'through' hole, can just use a longer screw and still use it as a block and MB mount.
Also nate, still waiting for you to send me the paypal info, check my last PM ;-)

iamSneaky
If you make it a 'through' hole, can just use a longer screw and still use it as a block and MB mount.
Also nate, still waiting for you to send me the paypal info, check my last PM ;-)

I guess I could do that as well.  a 6/32 hole fits in that location, but do people want a hole going through the waterblock?  if the motherboard is horizontal it doesn't matter since gravity is holding the motherboard in place, but vertical mounts with multiple video cards need the extra support of the through hole.

nateman_doo

 

Nateman it will be Second batch?

I like the layout, it will be best match. When will you send the first water blocks for the VRM?

Nate,
   I would give input but I am leaving it up to you. I will be using three cards with water blocks but I a fortunate that they do not cover the entire card. I am using Koolance blocks. My Cpu cooler is a Swiftech Apogee Drive II and my hose connections are on the top of the board. I use 1/2" fittings and I am really glad you are concidering this.

nateman_doo
I do try to appease everyone.  acesi, the corner that is not rounded is going over the only other chip that the factory heatsink makes contact with.  i will put a small round on it, but it don't want it to not make good contact. 
 
oh, speaking of boatswain.  he brought up a good point about power connectors a little while back.  The power connectors that I have don't really interfere, but some folks with bulky power connectors might have a small issue.  There are amazing things that can happen with an razor knife, but can I see pictures of your 8 pin CPU plugs?

Sorry nateman_doo, I actually meant the other way around. As in, can you make the block more square on the large section. I just think it will suit the rest of the board a little better.
 
Does that make more sense? I can try to show you what I mean in paint if you like (I have to photoshop skills what-so ever!.)

nateman_doo
go for it with paint.
 
This was the power connecter I was talking about:


I have no problems with the power connector.  Does anyone foresee their power connector being a problem?

I don't think so.

Nate,
Thanks and the blocks look great! You do amazing work!
V/R Theboatswain