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Cathar · 12-06-2002, 06:30 PM

1) Still trying to figure out how to make it all fit - it will be micro-channels, but not as fine as in the CPU block, in order to lower costs. It won't be a direct impingement block. It will be 40x40mm peltier compatible with an optional cold plate. Working through mounting specifications. Really waiting for some confirmation on the new GF-FX blocks mounting specs. Having troubles figuring out how best to handle clearances for both R9700 and GF4Ti mountings in the same block. I'll either do different caps for each (cheaper), or throw in an additional mounting bracket for the GF4Ti's (more expensive)

2) Sales are good - have still yet to recoup my initial outlay - although it's getting close - 10 more blocks should see something that resembles "profit". Presently partway into my second batch of 50

3) I'm currently investigating getting a very limited run of silver bases made up and getting prices for them. Presently at the stage of sourcing silver ingots of the required size.

4) WS_JP, the guy who makes the Scoop and lives in the USA, and I are presently in negotiations to bring blocks to the USA at a price that negates the shipping costs. Basically he'll sell them in the USA at the equivalent Australian price and you only pay local shipping costs. He also intends to offer the blocks together with his radiators as part of the "Insanity" kit (his name - not mine).

Locally I intend to expand into getting my range of "Big Arse/Little Arse" radiators made up again using the machining shop's experience to cut down on my manual labor which is what forced me to stop in the first place. One is a dual fan shroud radiator that was one of the original inspirational ideas for the "Scoop" (WS_JP and I have had a pretty close relationship for a while now), and the other is sized about mid-way between a Black Ice Xtreme and a DTek Heatercore but due to the fin density cools about as well as the DTek. I'll only be selling these locally in Australia though, but may export on specific request.

After that, full kits for the local Aussie market.

That's about it for the short-term (3-6 months)

12-06-2002, 06:30 PM	#2
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	1) Still trying to figure out how to make it all fit - it will be micro-channels, but not as fine as in the CPU block, in order to lower costs. It won't be a direct impingement block. It will be 40x40mm peltier compatible with an optional cold plate. Working through mounting specifications. Really waiting for some confirmation on the new GF-FX blocks mounting specs. Having troubles figuring out how best to handle clearances for both R9700 and GF4Ti mountings in the same block. I'll either do different caps for each (cheaper), or throw in an additional mounting bracket for the GF4Ti's (more expensive) 2) Sales are good - have still yet to recoup my initial outlay - although it's getting close - 10 more blocks should see something that resembles "profit". Presently partway into my second batch of 50 3) I'm currently investigating getting a very limited run of silver bases made up and getting prices for them. Presently at the stage of sourcing silver ingots of the required size. 4) WS_JP, the guy who makes the Scoop and lives in the USA, and I are presently in negotiations to bring blocks to the USA at a price that negates the shipping costs. Basically he'll sell them in the USA at the equivalent Australian price and you only pay local shipping costs. He also intends to offer the blocks together with his radiators as part of the "Insanity" kit (his name - not mine). Locally I intend to expand into getting my range of "Big Arse/Little Arse" radiators made up again using the machining shop's experience to cut down on my manual labor which is what forced me to stop in the first place. One is a dual fan shroud radiator that was one of the original inspirational ideas for the "Scoop" (WS_JP and I have had a pretty close relationship for a while now), and the other is sized about mid-way between a Black Ice Xtreme and a DTek Heatercore but due to the fin density cools about as well as the DTek. I'll only be selling these locally in Australia though, but may export on specific request. After that, full kits for the local Aussie market. That's about it for the short-term (3-6 months)