I am struggling to find stock for a good waterblock, any suggestions? ATI 5870 (Asus EAH5870/2DIS/1GD5), which I am pretty sure is a reference design. Haved look on http://scan.co.uk http://aquatuning.co.uk/ Also on google product and ebay (I would prefer a new item) Cheers.
C&C Central have a "B" grade block that's described as... **This block is a return due to not being compatible with the graphics card. It is unused, and complete but packaging has been opened, and the seals broken.** http://www.candccentral.co.uk/ek-5870-acetal-3831109835050.html Personally had a very good experience using C&C. A Phobya external PSU was not up to the description so I sent it back and got a full refund including the full cost of return postage. No quibble involved either, outstanding service where my experience with C&C is concerned.
No problem. If it's in anyway not as described, then get in contact with C&C immediately. They were very helpful when I had a problem like I mentioned above. Also if this is your first water block, the EK or heavy buggers! Ordered some acrylic tube to create a support mechanism for my GTX 480 EK block. Completely stolen the idea from a fellow bit-techer mind you!
I got the idea of this block from your great HOWTO article. Am tracking against it. Will post my plan/components in a couple days.
C&C Look good. Have ordered the water block and am using the site to spec out my loop upgrade. Had run a Zalman Resevator, but it should not keep my kit cool enough. Thanks again.
I got the part Blogins suggested. What is the difference/consequence? http://www.candccentral.co.uk/ek-5870-acetal-3831109835050.html
Maybe the nickel plated version EK had such a headache over with corrosion? No mention of nickel for the product C&C had listed so not to worry. I have a corroded GTX 480 water block that I bought second hand. Cleaned up a treat and it's perfectly functional with the outside aesthetics kept intact.
Thanks all! I am happy to report that I have completed my first custom water loop. All went well, except I committed (no doubt) some schoolboy errors: - Did not have enough tubing (2m) - Should have bought 90degree connectors for the video cards - Should have bought some anti-kink for the tighter bends (one of my sections is looking compressed) - My new brand new radiator (I assume) had some gunk in it which as bad its way to blocking my CPU; which I can see through the perspex. - I should have added a place to bleed off the loop easily. So that is my tour of initial errors. Nothing teaches like experience. So, having finished and being generally very pleased with the result. I am now planning V2... QUESTION: What is the best way to clean out my CPU block?
All the blocks I've worked with I dismantled with a hex key and washed under warm water. If we're talking clear acrylic you'll need to be very careful as it is prone to crack as I discovered with my 8800GT that has an acrylic top! It splintered out from the edge screw holes. Working fine at the moment thankfully but you do have to so very careful with it. What CPU block do you have exactly?
