Worth Water cooling a 7870?

[Epikas]

Hey, I got a Asus HD7870 Direct CU2 graphics card, and was wondering if it is worth cooling with a water block

 

 

This is the card I have, and the block I was going to purchase.

 

 

This will be hooked up to my Swifttech H220.

http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=73627&vpn=HD7870-DC2-2GD5-V2&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1377

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16421/ex-blc-1164/EK_Radeon_7870_GTX_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_CSQ_EK-FC7870_-_Nickel.html?tl=g30c309s1705


 

[helping]

not worth it at all really.

[Air tree]

Wait for the new amd cards then watercool.

[Excon]

The Asus DCU2 Isn't reference therefore you need a universal block. Then you need RAM and MOSFET heatsinks and it's just not worth it.

[Assassin]

for performance not really. but if you have cash laying around and are looking to pimp your system go ahead..

[WoodenMarker]

Not worth it. Getting a second 7870 would be better.

[Epikas]

So maybe the new r9 290x with a waterblock?

[Air tree]

So maybe the new r9 290x with a waterblock?

Yeah but only one 240mm rad isn't enough for a custom loop like that. I'd much rather save some extra cash and get a good loop.

[chaozbandit]

If you're going to watercool a 7xxx series card, you'd be better off buying a 7950 / 7970 and putting a Swiftech Komodo series full cover waterblock on it. However, these cards have to be reference (unfortunately) so good luck trying to hunt those down. If you don't want the looks, you'd still be better off finding a 79xx card from another vendor and watercooling that. With GPU14 over, the prices are already starting to fluctuate so keep your eyes peeled.

[Ghost]

Swiftech Komodo series full cover waterblock on it.

Why so specific? There are a lot of other great waterblocks out there.

[chaozbandit]

Why so specific? There are a lot of other great waterblocks out there.

 

I know. I just chose to recognize that one because of it's aesthetic appeal. I'm aware that there are other great options out there, with the likes of EK, Aquacomputer and Heatkiller.

[Ghost]

I know. I just chose to recognize that one because of it's aesthetic appeal. I'm aware that there are other great options out there, with the likes of EK, Aquacomputer and Heatkiller.

Some people prefer different things.

[DrainDoc]

So maybe the new r9 290x with a waterblock?

I'll go one even better.

 

Dare I say the ASUS R9 290x Poseidon?  B)

 

Maybe wishful thinking? 

[Epikas]

So would a custom loop, with 1x 360mm rad and 1x 120 thick rad be good for a 4770k and one of those new amd cpu's comming out?

[Epikas]

I'll go one even better.

 

Dare I say the ASUS R9 290x Poseidon?  B)

 

Maybe wishful thinking? 

 

 

That will leave a very deep hole in my wallet

[DrainDoc]

That will leave a very deep hole in my wallet

For that card?  I would just have to eat cereal for 3 squares a day for awhile.

 

No power, no phone, no heat, no TV..........It would be worth it. 

[Epikas]

For that card?  I would just have to eat cereal for 3 squares a day for awhile.

 

No power, no phone, no heat, no TV..........It would be worth it. 

 

You would also have to be very lucky. They only make a limited quantity of those cards~

I think it be easier to get hit by lighting than affording/buying one of those amazing cards

[DrainDoc]

You would also have to be very lucky. They only make a limited quantity of those cards~

I think it be easier to get hit by lighting than affording/buying one of those amazing cards

They are "Going" to make?

 

Or are you saying they are "Already" available for purchase?

[Lord Pantaloons]

short answer: no

 

long answer: No.

Edited October 18, 2013 by Windspeed36

[TheSLSAMG]

I wouldn't do it. Sell it, get an R7950 and watercool that. You will be better off.

[JupiteL]

No, not at all.

[pummetje]

ive got 2 watercooled hd 7870s full cover waterblock + backplates it looks awesome

[Epikas]

The Asus DCU2 Isn't reference therefore you need a universal block. Then you need RAM and MOSFET heatsinks and it's just not worth it.

According to this site. It claims that I do in fact have a reference PCB.

 

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/step1_complist?gpu_gpus=666

[Ghost]

According to this site. It claims that I do in fact have a reference PCB.

 

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/step1_complist?gpu_gpus=666

Then it is proably correct. If in doubt contact the watercooling retailer you are purchasing the WB from. If they say "Yes" and it doesn't fit they will probably accept returns.

[Guest]

short answer: no

 

long answer: No.

Please do not make ridiculously long irrelevant posts.