Let's see how they handle my return request.

rblaes_99
For one. The second I applied torque to the GPU die screws the teal ones at the bottom pop out. 2 you have to apply torque to get the back and front blocks to align to install the serial block.

Did you follow the instructions to the tee?

rblaes_99
Let's see how they handle my return request.

I'm really curious to see how your customer service experience goes here.
 
I was really considering an Optimus gpu block for my current build I am working on, and have been watching them closely over the last 6 months and it seems like they don't have very many people working over there.  
 
Not much from them in terms of product updates. They seem to have delays and inventory issues.   On top of what you are saying, I will likely hold off and just go with an EK block.
 
 
 

if nothing else, perhaps ill save someone from the pain, or maybe optimus has a solution.  It sill can't mount in the 16x slot no matter what, and you can't get to the PCIe latch even if the block mounted ok.  Mine came out of the box with a gouge in the worst possible spot as well.   
 

rblaes_99
i have torn this block down three times and cannot get it to line up and seal even if I surrendered it to the bottom 8x slot or bought a new case with a riser.  There was a tiny gouge from the outlet right out of the box and I assumed it would seal but it really just wont.  Failed the airleak test in 5 minutes.
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Going to email Optimus and ask to return this.  what a terrible product.  To be fair, on the kingpin block page it states "EVGA motherboards dark/kingpin with large coolers not tested"......  but why?
 
It should say not compatible without a riser cable or something.  I am kicking myself for busting off that z690 pcie lock and removing my HC waterblock.  Even worse, I had a spare HC block I sold when the Optimus shipped.....   Seems I am on a roll here.  
 

How were you able to game and experienced flickering, when it failed the air leak test in 5 minutes (assuming because of the gouge)? I’m confused…

Wow. I went back through this thread and saw a note from someone that got a warped backplate. Ran down to the bench and mine is unbelievably warped. I can lay it flat and teeder.toder it. No wonder I was hitting these tolerance and clearance issues.

rblaes_99
Let's see how they handle my return request.

Crazy all the issues you have had with this block. I'm frustrated for you.

Im still on the fence ordering one.

AtozGlue

rangerscott
Im still on the fence ordering one.

If you haven’t ordered. Don’t. 4000 around the corner.

What kind of advice is this? "4000 around the corner." Meaning what? That you're magically going to get a 4000 series card that's going to beat the kingpin on day one? Then that your rig is upgraded enough to support it? Then that you will also magically get a water cooler for that card on day one? Many people don't switch out GPUs with every new generation. Some people want to build a loop and let it run for several years or generations. If that's rangerscott's case then it might be worthwhile to look into this block if he already has a KP.

DemonHunter117

AtozGlue

rangerscott
Im still on the fence ordering one.

If you haven’t ordered. Don’t. 4000 around the corner.

What kind of advice is this? "4000 around the corner." Meaning what? That you're magically going to get a 4000 series card that's going to beat the kingpin on day one? Then that your rig is upgraded enough to support it? Then that you will also magically get a water cooler for that card on day one? Many people don't switch out GPUs with every new generation. Some people want to build a loop and let it run for several years or generations. If that's rangerscott's case then it might be worthwhile to look into this block if he already has a KP.

Chill out.

can anyone vouch for the satin nickel cerakote on the v2 block?  have a heatkiller which is working great but I like the signature v2 a lot.  the cerakote is making me hesitate.
 
https://optimuspc.com/pro...variant=39479442112595
 
 

Thanks Nereus. That original that you have is exactly what I was looking for. I was scratching my head on if what they’re selling now is the same thing. Appreciate the insight !!

rblaes_99

rangerscott
Im still on the fence ordering one.

I might have one for sale here real soon. Fire sale too

All ears

Meh, won't fit the KP Ti, and for the 4000 series, rather have the 5090.

I hear they will skip the upper end 4000's and go straight to the 5090.

I'm in the que for the KP Ti, will be interesting to see how it'll stand up against a 5090. Q4 take my money!