Case Mod GAME HARD, FOLD HARDER - June 18thth - the 2nd gfx card + block + baclplate + parts

[WaRn00b™]

HUP HOLLAND!!!

Looks great man, I'm just not a fan of those tiny GTX670s - think a nice long PCB with a stunning backplate like you have would've filled the case much better.

All in all, looking fantastic!!

[Hukkel]

Originally Posted by Azariel

Looks awesome man! Really like the small Dutch lion

Thank you very much Azariel

Originally Posted by WaRn00b™

HUP HOLLAND!!!

Looks great man, I'm just not a fan of those tiny GTX670s - think a nice long PCB with a stunning backplate like you have would've filled the case much better.

All in all, looking fantastic!!

I still can't understand why all other cards are so big compared to this one. It packs so much power in such a nice tiny package. I agree the long cards look very nice. But these smaller cards also have something about them. Plus KFA2 was kind enough to help me out with a reference model so I could watercool it. So I went with 670. I can always slap a 3rd onto it if it doesn't meet my wishes

Thanks for your kind words.

[dipzy]

one word: Amazing

[Hukkel]

Originally Posted by dipzy

one word: Amazing

Thank you very much Dipzy, means a lot to see people enjoying it that much

[Hukkel]

Update time brethern

Today I FINALLY received a package that is the start of that phase. Because of the size of the rear panel lightbox it needs to be dissassembled to fit or lose a gfx card. Not really feel like doing that a lot. So now I have my 2nd waterblock I can go all out A waterblock, a bunch of cable holders and a Bitspower tab (good Lord are those expensive &@%^@^#%*).
I need the previously bought (used) EVGA GTX670. Tested by myself during quite some hours of folding@home and good to use.
I initially wanted to buy a KFA2 (duh) but I just needed to know if KFA2 changed the reference design PCB or if XSPC just makes lousy fitting waterblocks. I'm about to find out!
Also I feel it is time for me to show you the 2nd backplate Ricardo created for me to fit the theme. I have had it laying around since the showing of the first one. But wanted to save showing it untill now. Design wise this time no brand, just blending with the theme for now. Another toppiece if I may say so myself. here are the pictures







































Now I am going to have fun building it, hopefully get pictures of that VERY soon.

See ya!

Thanks AGAIN Ricardo. Awesome piece of work. No other way of saying it. "The pleximaster" strikes again!



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[The_Crapman]

Shibby. You don't see those xspc gpu blocks about much, but they're gorgeous in their simplicity.

[Hukkel]

Originally Posted by The_Crapman

Shibby. You don't see those xspc gpu blocks about much, but they're gorgeous in their simplicity.

Thanks a lot TC

I have another issue with them though.

I ask of you. Mr. XSPC. Is it reallt THAT hard to make a waterblock that fits gfx card with a reference PCB? Is it really that hard? Since, you know, it is your core business and all.
I have tried fitting two blocks on two different brand reference PCb gfx cards. And both give me different issues fitting it. I bet if I go and order blocks from EKWB or Aquacomputer it will fit like a glove on both cards no questions asked. As you can see in the following pictures the orange outlined hight is now an issue. This makes the block not touching the PCB and parts on that side. Look at it. I have the thermal pads fitted and you can look right through there, there is like another 1-2mm room between it. I will have to dremel the crevas deeper into the plexi. Either that or do it with a drill on a stand hoping to do a small bit of CNC work myself on it. Man oh man what an ill-designed waterblocks are these. So beautiful, yet so ill-fitting. #RANT!!!