Retail Asus GF3 water-cooler kit.... initial "Alpha"

BladeRunner · 08-31-2001, 07:01 AM

Note that it is not a final design, read more details here: -

http://www.cool-computers.com/site/default.asp

hielko · 08-31-2001, 11:09 AM

Looks very nice. Altough I see two problems:

1. Alu + copper = bad
2. GPU block doens't have much surface area..

BladeRunner · 08-31-2001, 11:25 AM

The Gpu channel design is not final, (and was a CAD dept "misunderstanding" apparently)

. I have mentioned to Craig that some folks will probably want a fully copper design, and he has said this could be done. The current one will have an anodised lid so preventing galvaic corrosion.

It is worth mentioning that this is not my product, and while I have helped produce it I'm not in any way affiliated with Craig or Cool Computers. I'm not getting paid for this as I want to remain independent so as not to be accused of just being Craigs "salesman".

I will get some alpha test units from time to time to test out and I will also help as much as I can, but please remember it is not anything to do with me directly. Craig is of course interested in any constructive feedback, postive or negative so I'll pass anything on.

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WaterPog · 08-31-2001, 01:57 PM

Anodizing should be sufficiant here to prevent the corosion common between aluminum and copper, plus you can make it all kinds of fun colors like a red version to go with the GainWard cards etc.....

BaconGrease · 08-31-2001, 04:14 PM

very sweet looking

BladeRunner · 08-31-2001, 05:59 PM

I did mention to Craig that some users may still prefer an all copper design and he said this would be a possibility. Not sure on colours of the anodising but mathing to the card or PCB colour would be nice, best you request some now colours now, bright pink or purple would be cool and different.

(it will only be the lid anodised afaik to prevent galvanic corrosion in water only cooling systems). It is a niche product really so I'm sure he'll be able to customise a little where possible. More info when I get it.

Mumrik · 08-31-2001, 08:03 PM

It looks nice Bladerunner, I saw this linked in a thread in the [H]ardforums... let's see how many people are into high dollar vid card cooling

BladeRunner · 08-31-2001, 08:12 PM

Yeah but it's not on hardocp anymore

You'll love this, I just got banned from hardocp

Kyle, (one of the hardocp bosses), deleted my topic (similar to this one), because he saw it as a advert, which it isn't but whatever, anyway because I challenged him, mainly because he was adamant I was selling something and wouldn't or couldn't be bothered to see my point, he just banned me. First time I've been banned, quite liberating really.

. He has every right to remove my topic but an e-mail about it would have been nice considering they have been using my cooling project as a story on their site. He however does not have any right to adamantly accuse me of selling something, when he has no proof. Seems a shame some of these people are on a real Power Trip

If anyone sees it as an advert then they need to read the complete history BEFORE passing judgement.

here:-

http://ssjothun.hypermart.net/stealth/1/

with a news update here:-

http://ssjothun.hypermart.net/news/

Fuse · 08-31-2001, 09:08 PM

Hey, Your block is really nice, the pics i saw of the original you did, also I never saw pics of the interior channeling just the outside looks. I think if you guys and some other water-cooling guru's thought it over you could come up with a more effective design. Also the anodising is a good idea, alot of people use those mem cooling kits and the Abit blue mobos it would match if blue. Anyway great job on the hole thing and good luck on the final units production.( Design I mean, I know you have nothing to do with the sales =] )

Jolinator · 08-31-2001, 11:06 PM

sweet but what about the pulse generator?

redleader · 09-01-2001, 01:15 AM

Quote:

You'll love this, I just got banned from hardocp

Perfect, we'd love to have you hanging around the Case and Cooling Fetish on ArsTechnica. Theres already been about 7 "OMG check out what this guy did" threads in the last two weeks alone.

Seriously though thats amazing. Any idea if I'd be able to get just the RAM sink part? I already have a nice GPU block but I wouldn't mind having something for the RAM. Also what kind of price tag would that carry?

BladeRunner · 09-01-2001, 05:16 AM

Jolinator

Good question, and both I and Craig want it to be included in the kit and the unit is cheep and simple to make. The problem is sourcing the tiny three pin plug Asus use. Been trying for ages now and even asked if nVidia can find out.

redleader

Again it's not my product or price, click the link in the first post for all details. I'm pretty sure the lid will be removable if not it could be sent unassembled but it's something you'd need to request. I think Craig is intending to sell the ram block separately at a later date.

Thanks and I'll have a look at ArsTechnica

Mumrik · 09-01-2001, 03:37 PM

I'm at Ars too, over there Ceasar is king, at the [H] it's Kyle, and yes... sometimes Kyle overreacts..

gmat · 09-03-2001, 09:39 AM

I'm a buyer, definitely. And i think i know several potential customers out there...
I just hope this guy can send stuff overseas.

08-31-2001, 07:01 AM	#1
BladeRunner Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chesterfield Uk Posts: 459	Retail Asus GF3 water-cooler kit.... initial "Alpha" Note that it is not a final design, read more details here: - http://www.cool-computers.com/site/default.asp __________________ Zero Fan Zone

08-31-2001, 11:25 AM	#3
BladeRunner Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chesterfield Uk Posts: 459	The Gpu channel design is not final, (and was a CAD dept "misunderstanding" apparently) . I have mentioned to Craig that some folks will probably want a fully copper design, and he has said this could be done. The current one will have an anodised lid so preventing galvaic corrosion. It is worth mentioning that this is not my product, and while I have helped produce it I'm not in any way affiliated with Craig or Cool Computers. I'm not getting paid for this as I want to remain independent so as not to be accused of just being Craigs "salesman". I will get some alpha test units from time to time to test out and I will also help as much as I can, but please remember it is not anything to do with me directly. Craig is of course interested in any constructive feedback, postive or negative so I'll pass anything on. ------------------ __________________ Zero Fan Zone

08-31-2001, 01:57 PM	#4
WaterPog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50	Anodizing should be sufficiant here to prevent the corosion common between aluminum and copper, plus you can make it all kinds of fun colors like a red version to go with the GainWard cards etc..... __________________ 1.4G AHYJA-Y @ 1.6G with H2O system. Ehime 1060, LiquidCool leviathan, Spir@l Block, all 1/2" It will post at 1725, that is where I want it to be stable....

08-31-2001, 04:14 PM	#5
BaconGrease Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond Posts: 85	very sweet looking __________________ Damn that is hot

08-31-2001, 05:59 PM	#6
BladeRunner Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chesterfield Uk Posts: 459	I did mention to Craig that some users may still prefer an all copper design and he said this would be a possibility. Not sure on colours of the anodising but mathing to the card or PCB colour would be nice, best you request some now colours now, bright pink or purple would be cool and different. (it will only be the lid anodised afaik to prevent galvanic corrosion in water only cooling systems). It is a niche product really so I'm sure he'll be able to customise a little where possible. More info when I get it. __________________ Zero Fan Zone

08-31-2001, 11:09 AM	#2
hielko Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 108	Looks very nice. Altough I see two problems: 1. Alu + copper = bad 2. GPU block doens't have much surface area..

08-31-2001, 08:03 PM	#7
Mumrik Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 39	It looks nice Bladerunner, I saw this linked in a thread in the [H]ardforums... let's see how many people are into high dollar vid card cooling

08-31-2001, 08:12 PM	#8
BladeRunner Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chesterfield Uk Posts: 459	Yeah but it's not on hardocp anymore You'll love this, I just got banned from hardocp Kyle, (one of the hardocp bosses), deleted my topic (similar to this one), because he saw it as a advert, which it isn't but whatever, anyway because I challenged him, mainly because he was adamant I was selling something and wouldn't or couldn't be bothered to see my point, he just banned me. First time I've been banned, quite liberating really. . He has every right to remove my topic but an e-mail about it would have been nice considering they have been using my cooling project as a story on their site. He however does not have any right to adamantly accuse me of selling something, when he has no proof. Seems a shame some of these people are on a real Power Trip If anyone sees it as an advert then they need to read the complete history BEFORE passing judgement. here:- http://ssjothun.hypermart.net/stealth/1/ with a news update here:- http://ssjothun.hypermart.net/news/ __________________ Zero Fan Zone

08-31-2001, 09:08 PM	#9
Fuse Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2	Hey, Your block is really nice, the pics i saw of the original you did, also I never saw pics of the interior channeling just the outside looks. I think if you guys and some other water-cooling guru's thought it over you could come up with a more effective design. Also the anodising is a good idea, alot of people use those mem cooling kits and the Abit blue mobos it would match if blue. Anyway great job on the hole thing and good luck on the final units production.( Design I mean, I know you have nothing to do with the sales =] )

08-31-2001, 11:06 PM	#10
Jolinator Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 23	sweet but what about the pulse generator?

09-01-2001, 05:16 AM	#12
BladeRunner Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chesterfield Uk Posts: 459	Jolinator Good question, and both I and Craig want it to be included in the kit and the unit is cheep and simple to make. The problem is sourcing the tiny three pin plug Asus use. Been trying for ages now and even asked if nVidia can find out. redleader Again it's not my product or price, click the link in the first post for all details. I'm pretty sure the lid will be removable if not it could be sent unassembled but it's something you'd need to request. I think Craig is intending to sell the ram block separately at a later date. Thanks and I'll have a look at ArsTechnica __________________ Zero Fan Zone

09-01-2001, 03:37 PM	#13
Mumrik Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 39	I'm at Ars too, over there Ceasar is king, at the [H] it's Kyle, and yes... sometimes Kyle overreacts..

09-03-2001, 09:39 AM	#14
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	I'm a buyer, definitely. And i think i know several potential customers out there... I just hope this guy can send stuff overseas.

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