Poll: Which GPU block?

[pakman]

I currently use a swiftech mcw50. fits like a glove on my 9700 pro. With the stock ATI hsf, i was only able to hit around 350 core. With the wateblock I have currently have it running at 385 and temps (read from gpu core backside) are in the high 30c's. I have also used this same block on a GF4 ti 4200 (asylum and leadtek). The swifty has two sets of mounting holes for the radeon and geforce's. The base is also designed so that it will fit inside the 9700 pro's shim around the core. Fittings give clearance for ramsinks as well without the need for 45degree barbs. Also if you're using 1/2"ID tubing, don't waste the $5 on the swiftech barbs. just go out to homedepot and get some stiff 1/2"OD plastic tubing cut them to about 2" and slide it in the block (the lock mechanism will hold these in without leaking, and then slide the 1/2" tubing on the otherside and use a worm clamp.

Originally posted by GenGoku
would you, or anyone else, happen to know if the MCW50 is also compatible with the GF4 TI4200 (Asylum)? The 4 holes are about 3mm diameter and 4cm apart (horiz/vert, center to center).

one thing i don't want to do is epoxy the thing to the gpu--a small chunk of it was already torn off when taking off the original HSF (i'm lucky there was no adverse affects *knocks on wood*)

[GenGoku]

thanks for the reply but (luckily?) cooltech wanted to be nice and upgraded me to the maze4 gpu block since they didn't have any more swiftys in stock. hopefully i can finally get this watercooled setup by the end of this or next week -- dtek says they finally got the right parts for the WW and will start shipping to resellers (ie: cooltech) monday.

bruce was able to get in contact with danger den and says the maze4 gpu block should fit the gf4. i'll find out when it gets here along w/ the WW

[megatron]

DD maze4 gpu block gets my vote

[JokerCPoC]

I'm getting the Gemini Cool GF4 gpu block from case-mod.com as soon as I can for My video card. So the Gemini Cool has My vote.

[GenGoku]

just as an update, the maze4 gpu block fit perfectly in the 2 larger outer holes in the Assylum GeForce 4 Ti4200 128MB card.

[Snowdonia]

Swiftech on both my CPU and graphics card; MCW5000 and MCW50 respectively.

[Lothar5150]

Swiftech on both my cpu(s) and my graphics card

[nOv1c3]

Swiftech on both of mine


I picked up a MCW372-v2 CPU block at fry,s for $20 and made a little plexie mount for it for my gf 4 ti 4600 and so far its been working great

[soja]

nOv1c3, Fry's electronics?

[nOv1c3]

Originally posted by soja
nOv1c3, Fry's electronics?

yes sir

fry,s has started to carry a number of deferent water cooling kits and components

Was there today and saw 4 or 5 deferent kits ..I love it hehe

[JokerCPoC]

Originally posted by nOv1c3
Swiftech on both of mine


I picked up a MCW372-v2 CPU block at fry,s for $20 and made a little plexie mount for it for my gf 4 ti 4600 and so far its been working great

Nice pic but the way It was displayed is hard to look at, even If It is reality.
So I changed It slightly for everyones viewing pleasure.

[Althornin]

I agree with JD -
You people who are saying "15watts" and "low heat load" are living in the past.

GPUs put out a lot of heat now. 50-70 watts is more like it, for top end R3xx and NV3x.

[MadHacker]

Originally posted by Althornin
I agree with JD -
You people who are saying "15watts" and "low heat load" are living in the past.

GPUs put out a lot of heat now. 50-70 watts is more like it, for top end R3xx and NV3x.

if that is the case why are all the GPU blocks only come with 40watt peltiers?
one would think that they would come out with 80 or 172watt peltier blocks by now.

[Althornin]

Originally posted by MadHacker
if that is the case why are all the GPU blocks only come with 40watt peltiers?
one would think that they would come out with 80 or 172watt peltier blocks by now.

one certainly would.

[satanicoo]

The MCW50-T™ is a fully assembled liquid-cooled thermoelectric (Peltier) solution, specifically designed for high-end graphics processor. Operating temperature ranges from ambient to freezing levels, depending on the thermal load.

This unit is intended for advanced users and requires appropriate insulation to prevent the formation of condensation in sensitive areas of the graphics card. Whereas Swiftech provides gaskets, and specific installation instructions for such assembly, utilization of this device is at the sole risk of the user.

Major features:

* Extreme performance:
o 1/2" OD tubing for optimal flow rate
o 80 Watts built-in thermoelectric module
o Optimal cooling capacity: will dissipate 53 Watts continuous thermal load to ambient temperature. See performance chart here.
* Versatility:
o The dual retention mechanism provides compatibility with a wide range of graphics processors such as ATI® Radeon™ 9000 to 9700*, and NVidia® GForce™ and FX families of products.

* not compatible with VGA adapters featuring TV tuners

[Niemiec]

my friend is making WB for CPU and GPU. I've got his gpu block from first series and it's very good (details in topic about my WC). It's costs about 15$ with camozzi 12OD corner fittings (on proto).

more details on http://www.copperfield.prv.pl/

[nOv1c3]

Originally posted by Niemiec
my friend is making WB for CPU and GPU. I've got his gpu block from first series and it's very good (details in topic about my WC). It's costs about 15$ with camozzi 12OD corner fittings (on proto).

more details on http://www.copperfield.prv.pl/

Great price on that gpu block

[Niemiec]

Originally posted by nOv1c3
Great price on that gpu block

I know In Poland Blocks are cheaper then in EU and the USA. For example this block costs ~40$.
bootom 1,5mm and 9 fins. It's 3C bettrer than atlantis!!

[polo81]

mmmmmmmmmh..... i love this wb....

[jovetata]

forget it

[msv]

Anyone who knows the heat dissipation of the GF4 ti4200?
I´ve done some googling, but can´t find the info.
I´m using a home made WB with dimpled baseplate, quite much like old Swiftech blocks, and the back of my video card feels pretty hot.
Maybe it´s just me being a sissy, but I think it gets painfully hot if I keep my finger at the card.
regards
Mikael S.

[Niemiec]

Originally posted by msv
Anyone who knows the heat dissipation of the GF4 ti4200?
I´ve done some googling, but can´t find the info.
I´m using a home made WB with dimpled baseplate, quite much like old Swiftech blocks, and the back of my video card feels pretty hot.
Maybe it´s just me being a sissy, but I think it gets painfully hot if I keep my finger at the card.
regards
Mikael S.

I've read on tecchannel.de that Gf4 ti4600 in 3d mark produces approximetli 40W, R9700 pro 55W and Fx5800 Ultra 75W.

[msv]

Thanx Niemiec.
regards
Mikael S.

[kommando]

IM probally gonna get a mc50-t it's gonna be good from what i've heard because of the pelt only like an 8 degree differnece inw ater temps too.

[the_chad]

Ive voted for jaron, im about to install an 2x Jaron ESKY one 90o(gpu) and one normal (chipset) as they were cheap ($66 Aussie each) and are all copper but downside is that its 3/8 i overcame this by making everything 3/8




and just to note, the simple PixelIce GPU Block is enough to run an 80watt pelt off if anyone was interested.