MSI watercools its GTX 280 with HydroGen - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:09

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/09...ith-hydrogen/1

Fancy something a little different? MSI has called on its German buddies to watercool and overclock its GTX280 with a new HydroGen product.

Teknokid · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:36

That is one sexy card!

_DTM2000_ · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:41

I slightly prefer the look of that to the BFG version. It looks more slick and expensive. I bet this doesn't have a lifetime warranty like the BFG though, which is a shame.

GregTheRotter · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:43

nothing like knowing that card has a warranty that will last longer than the time you'll actually use the product i.e 5 years-ish?

Personally I'd take EVGA's step-up program over BFG's lifetime warranty.

keir · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:45

Hmm I don't like it. I preffer the BFG block.

M4RTIN · 3rd Sep 2008, 16:47

doesnt look like they finished it

Teknokid · 3rd Sep 2008, 17:14

heatkiller blocks look the nuts IMO, there sli connectors are also pretty cool, lets hope MSI includes them

devdevil85 · 3rd Sep 2008, 17:37

vetty nize

Sim0n · 3rd Sep 2008, 18:10

Doesnt look like its SLi compatible, which.. if your spending that kinda money on a card, you would hope was designed in..

BFG is sli compatible

Teknokid · 3rd Sep 2008, 18:24

it is

http://www.watercool.de/online-shop/

Sim0n · 3rd Sep 2008, 18:34

The *BLOCK* is available to support sli etc.. but will MSI give you that option ?

Teknokid · 3rd Sep 2008, 18:43

its the same block, just with an sli bridge block?

Tim S · 3rd Sep 2008, 19:27

yep, looks like the SLI bridge block is available separately, although my German isn't that sharp.

docodine · 3rd Sep 2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teknokid

That is one sexy card!

Agreed, but the sexiness crown stays with the Asus N7800GT DUAL.

samkiller42 · 4th Sep 2008, 00:38

Nice looking card, think i will go with the BFG though, it's Â£360 price tag from scan is reasonable enough to me.

Sam

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Teknokid Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 356	That is one sexy card! __________________ Phenom II.... hmmm

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GregTheRotter Do the funky chicken.. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: currently in Athens, Greece Posts: 439	nothing like knowing that card has a warranty that will last longer than the time you'll actually use the product i.e 5 years-ish? Personally I'd take EVGA's step-up program over BFG's lifetime warranty. __________________ Main rig: i7 920, 6gb 1600mhz ram, Asus P6T Mobo, WD Raptor 70gb as OS disk, 1tb F1 as storage, Creative X-FI Fatality pro soundcard, 8800GTX Photography gear; Nikon D700, Nikon D80, Nikon 70-300VR, Nikon 24-70 AF-S, Nikon 35mm F2 D,Nikon 50mm 1.8D, Nikon 85mm 1.8D, Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8 AI-S, Nikon 135mm f2.8 AI-S, Nikon SB-800, SB-900 Last edited by GregTheRotter; 3rd Sep 2008 at 16:48. Reason: spelling error..

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Teknokid Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 356	heatkiller blocks look the nuts IMO, there sli connectors are also pretty cool, lets hope MSI includes them __________________ Phenom II.... hmmm

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_DTM2000_ Senior Super Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 229	I slightly prefer the look of that to the BFG version. It looks more slick and expensive. I bet this doesn't have a lifetime warranty like the BFG though, which is a shame.

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M4RTIN Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,257	doesnt look like they finished it

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	vetty nize

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Sim0n Ahhh Jimlad Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,109	Doesnt look like its SLi compatible, which.. if your spending that kinda money on a card, you would hope was designed in.. BFG is sli compatible

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Teknokid Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 356	it is http://www.watercool.de/online-shop/ __________________ Phenom II.... hmmm

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Sim0n Ahhh Jimlad Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,109	The BLOCK is available to support sli etc.. but will MSI give you that option ?

3rd Sep 2008, 18:43	#12
Teknokid Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 356	its the same block, just with an sli bridge block? __________________ Phenom II.... hmmm

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