Ey guys Ive decided to go water cooling since my computer makes a little too much heat, considerings it used quite often and the noise too. Currently run a (Purchased end of last year) Core i7 920 Asus P6t Deluxe 3x 2gig 1600 8-8-8-24 Corsair RAM (Timings from memory) SLI ASUS gtx 280's*** I run the processor overclocked most of the time with my cad software, and engineering software it does make a difference. GPU wise no need since i use a 1680x1050 monitor and only use the TV for cad work (1920x1080) Problem lies here Im trying to find water blocks for the GPU's and havent had much luck. Talking to a few mates ive found "www.gammods.com.au" (I live in Australia by the way so yer) Im looking at these two water blocks http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_87_139&products_id=683 http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_87_139&products_id=685 Im not sure if my graphics card are "GeForce GTX280 reference design series graphics cards" can anyone help me or point me in the right direction of finding out. This is teh ASUS page of my card http://www.asus.com.au/product.aspx?P_ID=zSxc0FCRvF3ddh5z&content=specifications In all honestly i believe it does but if anyone can shine some light. Also if anyone can point me to another website which sells water blocks for my cards. I'm happy to shop elsewhere if there is reason too. Or if anyone has had several bad experiences with "gammods" Cheers Trent
Shoot EK an email with the exact model number of your card. Eddy (or someone at EK) usually helps you finding out whether the block will fit or not.
There are two reference revisions of the GTX280, the main difference being the capacitors at the back end: I think the Asus ones are reference, but it's worth waiting for someone else to confirm this
When you say EK who do you mean sorry.....????? Assuming ASUS??? Also another stupid question when removing the heatsink off the graphics cards, from what ive read and watched by the looks it can be put back on...?? I running with the theory maybe take the dive and buy the water block, 1 to start with. Try it out and if it dont fit put it all back together lolz??? Possible if it removed with care and nothing is damaged???? Cheers Trent
EK is the company that makes the waterblocks you are looking at. http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/index.php?page=support
As I commented in another thread, be sure to check out the revisions. You may also like to try out http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/home where you can build your water loop virtualy, this ensures compatability with all parts and makes sure you got the right bits.
I've got an XFX GTX280 and a Ek block. I got to 750 core and 56 under 100% load. I'm after another 280 to SLI them I'll also get another 280 ek block.
