Preview: aquagraFX GTX580

[Shoggy]

New card, new block :D

First impressions:

http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_1_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_1.jpg) http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_2_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_2.jpg) http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_3_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_3.jpg)

http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_4_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_4.jpg) http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_5_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_5.jpg) http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_6_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_6.jpg)

http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_7_thumb.jpg (http://forum.aquacomputer.de/images-ac/aquagrafx_gtx580_7.jpg)
(water temperature: 34°C)

Almost finished. A few last tests and one or two minor changes and the final production can begin. With a bit luck we can ship the first blocks by the end of this week. Price is not known so far but will be not much different compared to the GTX480 block.

[DexNfX]

Awe that's sweet lookin!!! :crack:

[mcoffey]

Let me know Shoggy, I'll be getting two:up:

andyc

[Overclocking101]

way better then most!

[BigMyke]

can these be purchased through gary?

[Kuro]

AC gfx card blocks are the best looking on the market. Nice work Shoggy :up:

[Cruiza]

AC gfx card blocks are the best looking on the market. Nice work Shoggy :up:

Definitely agree. As soon as I replace my 470 I hope to use a full cover AC block, too!

[ottoyu34]

Looks Amazing as usual!!

[ballz0r]

will there be a sli link for these blocks?

this might need to be my first AC block :hmm:

[RedRaider]

Much better than that ATI block...:crack:

[Shoggy]

will there be a sli link for these blocks?

this might need to be my first AC block :hmm:

We have a so called twinconnect adapter. It is available for simple SLI or for up to 7 cards.

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/images/product_images/info_images/23497_4.jpg http://shop.aquacomputer.de/images/product_images/info_images/23501_3.jpg

[ballz0r]

nice... where can i preorder? :)

[Shoggy]

I have updated the pics from the start post to the final variant including some new photos.

[Sider]

That looks sweet Shoggy. Looks like I'll be using one to cool my incoming GTX 580.

I assume we can get these from Gary and in a nickel plated version?

[Shoggy]

If Gary orders them: for sure.

Nickel plated variant will take a bit longer.

[Ketzer7]

If Gary orders them: for sure.

Nickel plated variant will take a bit longer.


How much "longer"? :) Best guess estimate?

[Sider]

If Gary orders them: for sure.

Sounds like those of us in the States need to work on Gary to make sure they're available here.

Nickel plated variant will take a bit longer.

I hate waiting!!!! ;)

Thanks for the quick response though. :2up:

[BigMyke]

Shoggy, ygpm

[Ketzer7]

I guess there's always sending them to Red for some chrome... :crack:

[Ketzer7]

Shoggy, does the new 580 block come with the backplate like the 480 block did? Or is it seen as unnecessary? Thanks.

[ballz0r]

These are at the webshop now.

I just ordered 4 with the 7 card twinconnect

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/images/product_images/info_images/23501_4.jpg

After they get here, they will be off for a quick nickel plate and into the SR-2 :crack:

[BigMyke]

When is Gary going to have them in stock? Gary doesn't have the twinconnect in stock either :(

[ballz0r]

just order with AC direct

the savings on VAT = shipping

[0xygenthief]

Whatever you do, do NOT order from Aquatuning.de...

[BigMyke]

These are at the webshop now.

I just ordered 4 with the 7 card twinconnect

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/images/product_images/info_images/23501_4.jpg

After they get here, they will be off for a quick nickel plate and into the SR-2 :crack:

Jealous :crack:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc151/bubbahyde90/funny%20gif/facepalmkitty.gif

[Gazmtk]

Ask Gary about them Myke and he will be more than willing to help.... lets help build Sidewinder Computers into the monster it should be... a Hanks Fuck Shop Destroyer with Hank seeking missiles!

[BigMyke]

Ask Gary about them Myke and he will be more than willing to help.... lets help build Sidewinder Computers into the monster it should be... a Hanks Fuck Shop Destroyer with Hank seeking missiles!

I've got sad news....Gary stated over the phone that he has a shipment of 400 series AC water blocks along with twinconnect adapters that were placed over a month ago and he hasn't received them yet. He said it would be over "a couple of weeks" until the 580 blocks will be in stock. AC hasn't even given Gary a pricing yet. :(

Oh and Gary said he's been under the weather.

[Gazmtk]

Yeh I am waiting on Gary for a few things atm, but I am more than happy to wait just to do business with him.
After a recent incident I am happy to wait for things in life, no rush.

[Ketzer7]

Shoggy, does the new 580 block come with the backplate like the 480 block did? Or is it seen as unnecessary? Thanks.


Shoggy where are you when I need ya? :) If you see this, can you answer my Q? Vielen dank!

[BigMyke]

Shoggy has been MIA from my pm's too.

[Sider]

Shoggy where are you when I need ya? :) If you see this, can you answer my Q? Vielen dank!

Shoggy has been MIA from my pm's too.

He's busy getting these blocks pumped out for us. Jeez, let the guy work. I need my damn block. ;)

[Shoggy]

@Ketzer7: does not include a backplate.

@BigMyke: if you have not received an e-mail you should check the spam folder or the address that you gave me.

[BigMyke]

PM sent again with info. Can u also give us an estimate on when Gary will receive his order of the 480GTX and 580 GTX blocks + Twinconnect adapters?

[Shoggy]

Gary already ordered but I have no idea when he will receive them. Should not be any faster or slower than a direct order.

[BigMyke]

I placed an order on 2 stock EVGA backplates for the 580GTX. Will I have any issues installing the backplates while using the AC blocks?

Has the 480gtx blocks worked with EVGA backplates i the past?

[Snyxxx]

Is this a single slot solution?

[ballz0r]

I placed an order on 2 stock EVGA backplates for the 580GTX.


oooh... I want some of those

[BigMyke]

oooh... I want some of those

Your wish.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/TAO2k/Emoticons/Genie.gif

My command.

[BigMyke]

Showing off my AC 580 Blocks w/ the twin connect. Thanks Shoggy!


http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7979/pict6666j.jpg

[ablatman]

Showing off my AC 580 Blocks w/ the twin connect. Thanks Shoggy!


http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7979/pict6666j.jpg

:cum:

[Scott]

Wow that looks sick. Definitely doing this when I get 2.

[BigMyke]

Does anybody have any tips on how to remove two are more videocards that are linked together like the image shown above? I'm having a hell of a time to push the pcie slot locking levers while trying to pull out the two videocards out at once. Anybody have any tips? Oh the joy of watercooling

[scraps]

You can't budge the top card just a lil to keep the lever up? Beyond that, idk maybe some tape to hold the levers down? Maybe some rubber ended tongs? I haven't the slightest idea.

[BigMyke]

You can't budge the top card just a lil to keep the lever up? Beyond that, idk maybe some tape to hold the levers down? Maybe some rubber ended tongs? I haven't the slightest idea.

I can't imagine the frustration and trickery when Quad SLI cards are linked together.

[AquaMuscle]

Why don't you remove the twin connect first, then take out one card at a time?

[BigMyke]

Why don't you remove the twin connect first, then take out one card at a time?

I have the Loop arranged where I should beable to leave everything hoooked up. As you can see the tubing is routed to the outside of the case.

[ablatman]

Does anybody have any tips on how to remove two are more videocards that are linked together like the image shown above? I'm having a hell of a time to push the pcie slot locking levers while trying to pull out the two videocards out at once. Anybody have any tips? Oh the joy of watercooling

If you insist on not draining the loop, then you should probably get someone to help you.

[Overclocking101]

those blocks look sick in a real system, thanks

[BigMyke]

No and the existing waterblock will fit.


Thanks for the clarification JacobF. I just want to make double sure here, since the existing EVGA waterblocks fit, this would carry over to waterblocks from EK, correct?



It should, but I can only really speak for the EVGA version since that one has been tested.




Shoggy,

Can you confirm that the 580 3GB reference will fit on the current AC 580 Blocks? Jacob, from evga confirms that their current 580 1.5GB Hydrocool blocks will fit on a 580 3GB.

[Shoggy]

That can not fit since this card must have another layout.

[BigMyke]

That can not fit since this card must have another layout.

If the eVGA cards will be anything like the Zotac, They are exactly the same as the reference design. Anything that fit the 1.5GB will fit the 3GB as the PCBs are physically identical. The only change is with the high density VRAM.

But Jacob @ evga who is the product manager confirms that the layout is exactly the same. The 3GB models only have higher density vram.

[Shoggy]

No idea. All cards that I have in mind use a different layout so you will have to test it yourself.

[BigMyke]

No idea. All cards that I have in mind use a different layout so you will have to test it yourself.

Which 580 cards do you have in mind? Reference design is Reference design. EVGA, Zotac, Palit.


Update on this.

Actually the hydrocopper waterblock is fully compatible with the 580 3GB card! The memory locations are exactly the same, and so are the board components. Just the memory density is higher. So you can always install it as an aftermarket solution.

Regarding a preinstalled block, we may do this, stay tuned!

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=936224&mpage=1

[ablatman]

But Jacob @ evga who is the product manager confirms that the layout is exactly the same. The 3GB models only have higher density vram.

IF nothing in the layout changes then I don't see why it wouldn't fit.

[behemoth]

So Mike, Does that mean your upgrading?

[BigMyke]

So Mike, Does that mean your upgrading?

It may mean I'll have 2 extra 1.5GB 580s.

[ablatman]

It may mean I'll have 2 extra 1.5GB 580s.

With which you would do what?

[behemoth]

Sell 1 to me and one to you. :D