scgt1
Knock knock EK It's LATE AUGUST Less then 3 days to go. They have been ignoring my posts on their Facebook wall when they announce other products. Posts simply asking if they are still on point with the stated release. This delay keeps up and I may go with a different manufacturer of block. Have the paperweight of FTW still sealed on my desk and getting tired of just looking at a box.
 
The fact they can't respond to a simple post asking a simple question but can reply to some moron about what parts he would need for a system (DUDE ARE YOU UNDER A ROCK USE THE COOLING CONFIG PAGE THEY HAVE BEEN TOUTING ABOUT) not once but twice in the same hour. They seem to for the majority keep ignoring the countless 1080 FTW posts people make. I've seen them ignore plenty of Classy posts also.
 
Avoidance is one quick reason for me to look elsewhere and spend my money with a different company. I've already taken a huge leap from red to green because amd can't get their crap together and want to cater to budget builders and lower end mechanics. Sure not afraid to find a different full cover block from an EK competitor.
 
BTW To the dude above that slapped his gpu on the "Outside" of the ESD bag. Not a good idea. You may want to research ESD bags and how they work. Straight on that table below was a better choice.

You know that the only manufacturer making a block for the Classy and FTW will likely be EK, yes?  I've heard that bitspower MIGHT make one for the FTW, but, IF they decide to, they're even further away than EK is.  

Relax, jr.....blocks will come.

EK_Luc

scgt1
Knock knock EK It's LATE AUGUST Less then 3 days to go. They have been ignoring my posts on their Facebook wall when they announce other products. Posts simply asking if they are still on point with the stated release. This delay keeps up and I may go with a different manufacturer of block. Have the paperweight of FTW still sealed on my desk and getting tired of just looking at a box.
 
The fact they can't respond to a simple post asking a simple question but can reply to some moron about what parts he would need for a system (DUDE ARE YOU UNDER A ROCK USE THE COOLING CONFIG PAGE THEY HAVE BEEN TOUTING ABOUT) not once but twice in the same hour. They seem to for the majority keep ignoring the countless 1080 FTW posts people make. I've seen them ignore plenty of Classy posts also.
 
Avoidance is one quick reason for me to look elsewhere and spend my money with a different company. I've already taken a huge leap from red to green because amd can't get their crap together and want to cater to budget builders and lower end mechanics. Sure not afraid to find a different full cover block from an EK competitor.
 
BTW To the dude above that slapped his gpu on the "Outside" of the ESD bag. Not a good idea. You may want to research ESD bags and how they work. Straight on that table below was a better choice.

 
I don't handle the EK Facebook page so I can only apologize for the lack of answers there.
 
And the ETA for the FTW is in 2 weeks. 

Is that 2 weeks to other e-tailers (FrozenCPU, Performance-PCS, ETC) or 2 weeks to the EK website?

EK_Luc

scgt1

EK_Luc
 
I don't handle the EK Facebook page so I can only apologize for the lack of answers there.
 
And the ETA for the FTW is in 2 weeks. 

Is that 2 weeks to other e-tailers (FrozenCPU, Performance-PCS, ETC) or 2 weeks to the EK website?

2 weeks to the EK Webshop but e-tailers like PPCS make orders on a very regular basis so they usually have the new products within days after the release.
 
FrozenCPU, forget that

Thanks for the update.

EKWB just answered me further that they are still planning to make a water block for the FTW Version. Now i gotta decide if i should Keep the classified in the hopes someone will be making a waterblock, or cancel order and get the FTW Version, which is also cheaper. Damn !

A bit disappointed by the lack of information on Classified blocks by EVGA. In one thread back in May they confirmed they will have one in the works but not from EK.

4 months later and still no additional info... Being the top end evga card I would have expected/liked a water block.

The EK universal block is just not good enough.

/rant

Lol ;)

Regards

1080 Classy water block issue from EK - issue - no full cover block at this time -->Only our universal EK-VGA Supremacy block.
LINK Post #19
 http://forums.evga.com/EK...-m2540775.aspx#2542552
 
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EK_Luc

Cool GTX

EK_Luc
Like you already know with the email Mattux received, we won't be making a block for the Classy.
 
Very sorry guys 

Thank you for communicating the status of this product (1080 Classified full coverage water block), to the EVGA forum members.
 
Does EK off any other cooling solutions that fit this card, even if they are not full coverage ?

Only our universal EK-VGA Supremacy block.
 
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/water-blocks/vga-blocks/universal-vga-waterblocks/vga-supremacy

If you read back a few pages theres a link to ocUK where a rep said there would be blocks. Things change, but i guess an EVGA rep should be commenting on this situation.
forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=29556138&postcount=7
 
Its maybe that...
 

EK-Luc Can you get the measurements from the pci plate to the center of the terminals? I need to know how far the terminals are off from the EK-FC R9-290X - Acetal+Nickel (Rev.2.0) So I know if I need to completely get different fittings to go from the GPU to my Kryo m.2 waterblock. The following link is the area I'm talking about. It appears from images there is a pretty good difference between the distance of g 1/4 ports on the two blocks. http://imgur.com/oYClaaj Or at least the measurement from the edge of the block (i/o plate side) to the middle of each terminal. I can only assume the block fits to the edge of the pcb since there are no installed photos. That measurement will be close enough for what I need.

troxx
If you read back a few pages theres a link to ocUK where a rep said there would be blocks. Things change, but i guess an EVGA rep should be commenting on this situation.
forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=29556138&postcount=7
 
Its maybe that...
 

Well, this sucks.
 
Did some further research, contacted EK directly and EVGA EU Customer support.
 
EK have reiterated by email they are not planning a block, but customer support guy (Igor) has asked again for me, although won't hold my breath as below:
 
Hi Jeremy

I'm really sorry, but sadly it was already decided we won't make a water block for this card so petition via EVGA won't help.
Basically this is the main reason as it will only be a very limited demand.

Anyway, I have send another email to our R&D guys to maybe reconsider and make a water block for this card, but at the moment, it is not in our plans. Doesn't hurt though... ;o)

Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for contacting us.

Best regards, igor
 
I have also had below reply by email from EVGA Customer Support in EU:
 
Hello, 

Unfortunately we do not have any current information on possible waterblocks for the classified models at this time. I do apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused you. 

Regards,
EVGA
 
In short, EVGA Europe are not aware of any firm plans and it was Ben as EVGA rep at overclockers forum who seemed convinced these were coming, but not from EK.

 
I have given up now and just sent my 2 x Classy's back to Scan UK, who have agreed to swap for Asus Strix 1080 GTX that we know already have EK blocks available.
 
I am personally gutted as have stuck with EVGA for last four graphics card set-ups and am having to go to Asus now as I will only run watercooled and wanted Classified at least, but that just isn't going to happen.
 
Ridesy

Finally bit the bullet since who knows when Performance-pcs will get them in and if I'll get my order in before they sell out. $200.50 later it says delivery estimate of 9-14. Boy did I have to jump through hoops to order it too. Go to Paypal payment to select Paypal Credit (0% for 6mnths) NOPE. Not a choice. So I send money to my fiance so I get the 0% then transfer to my other Paypal account. Go to place the order again and no ability to use Paypal balance. Come on really!. Go back to select my Chase account and click submit and it just sits on a white page and doesn't process. So Go back to the cart and use my Chase Freedom card and I'm transferring the money from my Paypal balance to my bank account to pay the Chase Freedom card back. Ugh WAY too much work just to order a block and backplate.
 
Scoured the internet for a discount code too. Apparently there was one early this year with the new site design but it no longer works. Would have been great to get a discount at least. :-( Especially with all the trouble of making a payment. Basically seems the only form of payment accepted is a credit card since even bank transfer didn't work. Almost said forget it and waited to try my chances with Performance-pcs having stock when I notice they finally have them for sale.
 
Also never heard back from EK on the proper measurements from the I/O side of the block to the center of the G 1/4 ports. So I pulled out the triangle this morning and a dry erase marker drew a 45* and 60* line from my Kryo M.2 ssd block toward where I assume the far right G 1/4 port will be on the FTW block so I could figure out if I just needed another 45* or to get 2 60* from performance-pcs. I decided on the 60* as they seem like they will line up better. Who knows though since I never got the answer I was looking for unfortunately. :-( So I guess if all else fails I have a 45* I can use with a 60*
 
This is the problem area I'm talking about:

 
From the looks of the block photos for the FTW and the ek-fc r9-290x - acetal+nickel (rev.2.0) the G 1/4 ports will be further to the right (toward the front of the case). I was initially just going to order the block, backplate, and another 45* when Performance-pcs gets the block/backplate in. Since ordering 1 fitting yields like $7 shipping which is ridiculous. (They won't ship in bubble mailers). So I ordered 2 60*, 2' of the tubing in the pic above since I need a drain tube also and that piece above won't be long enough with the new card, and ordered a NZXT IU01 to split the one interal USB 2.0 header on my daily into 2 so I can use my Hue+ and Corsair Link. Hopefully my engineering and my guesstimation on where the ports on the FTW block will be in relation to the 290x block will pan out when it all gets here. If not I'm stuck with making it work somehow anyway because shipping cost on 1-2 fittings is nuts along with return policy on swapping out fittings.

The comment EK makes regarding limited demand indicates two (2) possibilities in my opinion.

1. The 1080 (classified specifically) is going to be phased out quickly as its replacement is being readied. (I.e. maybe a renamed Titan Xp with custom pcb, aka 1080ti to make way for hbm Titan. )
2. EVGA will be releasing their own block for the card in collaboration with EK. Would also lend a hand to limited demand claim.

This is all purely speculative, but neither would surprise me with the rate at which nvidia is moving with gpu releases these days.

Oh good Informations... :) if the 780 Block working on the 1080 Classified you think the 980ti kpe cooler from ekwb worked too??

Other Information from german Support their worked on a classy Hydro cooler...

Darkboomhoney
Oh good Informations... :) if the 780 Block working on the 1080 Classified you think the 980ti kpe cooler from ekwb worked too??

Other Information from german Support their worked on a classy Hydro cooler...

I have no idea about the 980ti KP cooler, Darkboomhoney. But i'm guessing it will... The PCB difference is minimal. Just be sure you plaster whatever might short.
 

StealthArsenal
Did you have to do any modifications to the block?  I am interested in mocking this up to my classy.  Does the stock backplate mount back up, or did you need different size machine screws? I would assume more or less, the block is a direct fit to the 1080 PCB?.
 
Do you have any other photos?  I am certainly intrigued by this.

No modifications, it fits quite well actually. I used the screws that came with the classy-block. They are tapered and are just nearly big enough to fasten, so i want to exchange them with some untapered ones in the future.  Other than that, The end of the card sagged a bit, so i used one of the original 1080 screws with a nut to tighten the bp to the end. I will try to post some pictures later today.
 
edit:wording
 

Just need to measure the blocks to make sure they line up properly and cover all the vrms and such beneath.  Do all classy's have the same general size as the 1080 classified.  Width and length? 
 
Edit:  I just compared the PCB's of the 980TI Classified to the 1080 Classified.  Unless the measurements work out way different (length and width of the block), the mounting is identical on the two cards for the waterblock.  The 980 on the other hand does not line up to the PCB mounting that is on the 1080.  You can compare the two PCB photos on EK's website and put the 980TI Classy next to the 1080 Classy and see what I am talking about.
 
Pure dimensions from EVGA's website would seem to indicate the same PCB for the two cards with different GPU:  Both are 11in or 279.4mm in length.  The height while the same at 5.94in/150.88mm is insignificant since the coolers would come off.

Fuzzyfruit
Doesn't EVGA create custom water blocks for their own cards? 

No they do not
Older Cards used Swiftech
Newer Cards EK