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Post by heartofdarkness on May 21, 2016 10:55:31 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Quick question: is it worth buying an universal GPU block, and using heats sinks for the VRMs/RAM modules?
Was thinking of buying one like the MCW82, that I could move from GPU to GPU.
Don't feel like spending 100+ bucks a pop on full blocks for each and every card I bench.
Thanks!
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Post by Mr.Scott on May 21, 2016 11:07:41 GMT -5
Yes. I think it's worth it.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on May 21, 2016 11:35:56 GMT -5
I have a full cover Titan block that I don't use. Want it cheap for modifications, find my PM box.
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Post by heartofdarkness on May 21, 2016 11:48:25 GMT -5
Hi SHrimpbrime, thanks a lot for the offer, but I live in Ireland... Shipping might cost even more than the block itself!  |
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Post by Mr.Scott on May 21, 2016 11:51:58 GMT -5
Ireland's not that bad. BTW, spent a month in Waterford many moons ago. |
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Post by heartofdarkness on May 21, 2016 11:59:38 GMT -5
NIce little town!
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Post by Macsbeach98 on May 21, 2016 17:05:05 GMT -5
I have got quite a few universal blocks both XSPC and MCW82 as well as small chinese ones I use on smaller cards
They cool the GPU great as good as any other block.
The downfall is they dont cool the VRM and some cards the VRM gets warm.
As for the memory I only worry about it if it feels hot while running to which it doesnt usually.
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Post by heartofdarkness on May 21, 2016 17:55:30 GMT -5
Thanks Macsbeach.
I've seen Raijintek just launched one (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-gwb-c1-vga-water-block-universal-wc-008-rt.html). They make pretty good products usually. I'll get one next week.
As for the VRMs (which get damn hot on the 780ti!), I will get some tiny heat-sinks and use adhesive TIM (like the ones for the Accelero cooler), together with high RPM 90mm fans.
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Post by heartofdarkness on Jun 1, 2016 16:02:47 GMT -5
Should receice the Raijintek universal block tomorrow. Will spend some time on a 780ti and a 7970 the evening.
Might get some nice points (both decent clockers on air, and capped by temps).
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Post by Vinster on Jun 3, 2016 7:08:45 GMT -5
That's a neat looking block.
Vin
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Post by heartofdarkness on Jun 5, 2016 17:24:42 GMT -5
Well, installed the block, very nice stuff. Got the 780ti@1450/7900/1.2v gaming stable (few hours of COD BO3 and Witcher3) maxing out at 39c.
Got to bench it@1488/8000/1.21v (unigine dx9/dx11 and Catzilla720p/1440p).
Will do a bit more benching tomorrow (3dmark suite).
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