More HD 4870 X2 Water Block Action

jmke · 16th August 2008, 20:14

High performance VGA water block for the Radeon HD 4870 X2 series graphic cards. Base is made of electrolytic copper. Top is made of quality acrylic glass. Back ram heat sinks are made of black anodized aluminium. The sealing is preformed by quality rubber washer. Block is mounted with enclosed M3 screws.
Mounting mechanism and fittings are included in price!

http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=303

duki · 18th August 2008, 09:14

I just bought this card, I like it though it is way to loud. little matter though I was planning on buying a block or it anyway. what is better nickle or copper?

jmke · 18th August 2008, 09:28

nickle is but a finishing touch to a heatsink, right?

duki · 18th August 2008, 09:32

so nickle is better for heat absorption and it looks better? I think i'll go with the nickle then. The block is already 150 USD anyway if not getting copper costs 20 dollars less what does it matter.

Kougar · 18th August 2008, 14:54

It is not solid nickel, likely copper is underneath. Nickel plating is done purely for cosmetic reasons...

duki · 18th August 2008, 19:50

yeah that seems reasonable. I was thinking about the specific heat properties of each, and I haven't bother to check but I'm guessing that copper is better at absorbing heat easier but as you mention nickel does look pretty bad *** haha.

16th August 2008, 20:14	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	More HD 4870 X2 Water Block Action High performance VGA water block for the Radeon HD 4870 X2 series graphic cards. Base is made of electrolytic copper. Top is made of quality acrylic glass. Back ram heat sinks are made of black anodized aluminium. The sealing is preformed by quality rubber washer. Block is mounted with enclosed M3 screws. Mounting mechanism and fittings are included in price! http://ekwaterblocks.com/shop/produc...roducts_id=303 __________________

18th August 2008, 09:28	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	nickle is but a finishing touch to a heatsink, right? __________________

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18th August 2008, 09:14	#2
duki Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 12	I just bought this card, I like it though it is way to loud. little matter though I was planning on buying a block or it anyway. what is better nickle or copper?

18th August 2008, 09:32	#4
duki Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 12	so nickle is better for heat absorption and it looks better? I think i'll go with the nickle then. The block is already 150 USD anyway if not getting copper costs 20 dollars less what does it matter.

18th August 2008, 14:54	#5
Kougar Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,640	It is not solid nickel, likely copper is underneath. Nickel plating is done purely for cosmetic reasons...

18th August 2008, 19:50	#6
duki Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 12	yeah that seems reasonable. I was thinking about the specific heat properties of each, and I haven't bother to check but I'm guessing that copper is better at absorbing heat easier but as you mention nickel does look pretty bad *** haha.