7970 Waterblock

[Ghost]

I was looking at the new Ek CSQ design to in shock realize that it doesn't have threads on both sides of the card. I mean, how many times do you see a build that uses fittings on only one side of the card.

It seems I only have three options;

- Go with a old EK 7970 waterblock

- Go with a different waterblock

- Use the FC Bridge somehow to make it work.

Which one would you pick?

[Oxide]

If you can find one of these: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15068/ex-blc-1064/Heatkiller_GPU-X_79X0_Radeon_HD_7950_7970_Reference_Design_Full_Coverage_Water_Block_15020.html , then grab it..

[Oxide]

Or alternatively, I did this with my EK-7970 DCII Waterblock

[Ghost]

Or alternatively, I did this with my EK-7970 DCII Waterblock

I like what you did there. It would involve buying a 45 degree connector I guess.

[Ghost]

If you can find one of these: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15...ock_15020.html ' date=' then grab it..[/quote']

I think I will go with that, after I read reviews it sounds amazing.

[R4STABAN]

EK sell these things that bolt on to provide upwards facing ports, but imo, CSQ is so hideous that they should be ignored until they ditch it.

Heatkillers are awesome and the backplates look amazeballs

[Rollergold]

Swifttech sells a 7970 block with threads on both sides.

http://www.swiftech.com/komodo-hd7900.aspx

But ya I was also considering EK blocks for my 680's and while I'm ok with the look of the block, the very fact it doesn't have threads on both sides was the deal breaker for me. Not interested in custom SLI fittings EK tyvm.

[Ghost]

Swifttech sells a 7970 block with threads on both sides. http://www.swiftech.com/komodo-hd7900.aspx But ya I was also considering EK blocks for my 680's and while I'm ok with the look of the block' date=' the very fact it doesn't have threads on both sides was the deal breaker for me. Not interested in custom SLI fittings EK tyvm. [/quote']

Do you know how good the komodo is in comparison to the heatkiller?

[Oxide]

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=230772 Roundup of 9 7970 waterblocks including HeatKiller and Komodo

[Ghost]

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=230772 Roundup of 9 7970 waterblocks including HeatKiller and Komodo

Thanks!

[BCMods]

Could use one of these;

Plexi:

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-connection-parts/fc-bridges-csq/ek-fc-bridge-single-plexi.html

Black:

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-connection-parts/fc-bridges-csq/ek-fc-bridge-single.html

[Fordox]

there are bridges, and you can use 90 degree fittings with maybe another fitting on top of that (yes you have fittings which will go on top of other fittings).

[Ghost]

there are bridges' date=' and you can use 90 degree fittings with maybe another fitting on top of that (yes you have fittings which will go on top of other fittings).[/quote']

I'm not looking to spend more than I have to. And the EK block came out as one of the worst in the benchmarks.

[Carbon]

The 7970 CSQ block does come with the single link in the box. On their website: "Enclosed: EK-FC Link"

[Zolo]

I bought the koolance block from the koolance website for $95. It performs very well but if you want to have a back plate you're out of luck.