980, Xspc, Bitspower, or EK

[markes12344]

So title pretty well say's it all. Just wondering if there has been any recent water block testing been XSPC Bitspower and EK. If between all 3 we are only taking +/-5c I think I'll go with bitspower as my CPU block is.

Just wondering what most people IMO/personal preference is.

I like the razor concept tho with the led. http://www.xs-pc.com/waterblocks-gpu/razor-gtx-980

Although the bitspower is looking pretty tempting to.
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/photos/+Bitspower/album/6070710725479981329?cbp=9bqx5x83b3td&sview=1&cid=5&soc-app=115&soc-platform=1&spath=%2Fapp%2Fbasic%2Fstream%2Fz12luvkxbzaxddd2l23hsroacnrcxjbos04

[SuperPug]

I'd say the difference on all of those is significantly less than 5Celsius. Get the one that fits your build the best...

[markes12344]

I'd say the difference on all of those is significantly less than 5Celsius. Get the one that fits your build the best...

I'd say the difference on all of those is significantly less than 5Celsius. Get the one that fits your build the best...

Just what I wanted to hear. Other IMO's?

[Real_PhillBert]

Just what I wanted to hear. Other IMO's?

Yep, the difference between good quality full cover blocks will be pretty minimal. Get whatever matches your build style the best.

 

That said, I voted for EK because I like the simplistic style.

[markes12344]

EK sure seems like the popular choice, but since the build has been 99% Bitspower with the exception of the res/PWM D5 pump combo I got from XSPC. I think I'll stick with Bitspower.

Hope this topic helps others as well

[VSG]

Stren will be doing a usual block test but it takes time.

[CowsGoRoar]

None of the above (add that option)

 

Koolance

[GhostHitWall]

I will go Bitspower for sure just becuz their customer support is awesome...
According to them the block for 980 and their Rad will come out in the next two weeks

[markes12344]

Stren will be doing a usual block test but it takes time.

Great be looking forward to it. 

 

None of the above (add that option)

 

Koolance

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I will go Bitspower for sure just becuz their customer support is awesome...

According to them the block for 980 and their Rad will come out in the next two weeks

Agreed, i get a response from them asap everytime i ask a question

[VSG]

What email address do you guys use to contact Bitspower? I haven't had any response from them.

[GhostHitWall]

What email address do you guys use to contact Bitspower? I haven't had any response from them.

 I don't, they go by skype and remember they are based in Taiwan...

So figure out their timezone..

For now, it's 12 hour faster than US (EST), 15 hours PST

 

The only downside is the release date I mentioned was not for US.  I honestly have no idea how long it will take for Performance PCs, FrozenCPU these sites to get their hands on them.

[markes12344]

I don't, they go by skype and remember they are based in Taiwan...

So figure out their timezone..

For now, it's 12 hour faster than US (EST), 15 hours PST

The only downside is the release date I mentioned was not for US. I honestly have no idea how long it will take for Performance PCs, FrozenCPU these sites to get their hands on them.

Even Dazmode hope he can get them soon. Meh the card is pretty good on air, plus I'm thinking about a superclocked from evga I hear it's reference pcb. Just better parts and unlocked bios.

I contacted them through google+ and got a response next day... They replied through the night.

[GhostHitWall]

Even Dazmode hope he can get them soon. Meh the card is pretty good on air, plus I'm thinking about a superclocked from evga I hear it's reference pcb. Just better parts and unlocked bios.

I contacted them through google+ and got a response next day... They replied through the night.

 

I assume all cards are designed to run good on air.  I don't think SC version are better parts or maybe I got bad luck with mine compare to ref cards from EVGA.  If you don't bother to hack bios and voltage... the base clock difference is neglected

[markes12344]

I assume all cards are designed to run good on air. I don't think SC version are better parts or maybe I got bad luck with mine compare to ref cards from EVGA. If you don't bother to hack bios and voltage... the base clock difference is neglected

Most of Asus products have higher voltage regulation parts and what not, and recently I herd the SC from EVGA dose as well just still uses the reference pcb.

[GhostHitWall]

Most of Asus products have higher voltage regulation parts and what not, and recently I herd the SC from EVGA dose as well just still uses the reference pcb.

umm so are u saying EVGA SC use ref pcb design and then better material?  Cuz I don't quite understand what you mean by ref pcb?? the design/layout out the material it actually uses

[markes12344]

umm so are u saying EVGA SC use ref pcb design and then better material?  Cuz I don't quite understand what you mean by ref pcb?? the design/layout out the material it actually uses

this is just recent information a user has informed myself of. i have yet to research it myself, but what is men't is that the ref pcb means the dimensions and locations of parts on the pcb is the same as nvidia's reference design. what i was told they change is just the quality of the parts, ie resistors transistors capacitors diodes chokes ect.