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post #51 of 155
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Yummie!

Another package arrived today!


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This thing is HEAVY - When I lifted the box for the first time I was puzzled about the weight, this all went away when I stood with the block itself for the first time though - Even the missus lifted it for inspection and was suprised about the weight on the block. The Block screams quality - The machining is beautiful and without any errors at all. This thing was definately worth waiting for! Thanks to Christian from Watercool.de for taking his time to respond to my emails (And I -DID- write alot!).

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The installation is NEAR perfect. The only thing that pulls it down from a 5/5, in regards of installation, is the fact that it is shipped with a German guide - An english guide can be downloaded on the Watercool.de webpage though. Also, the Thermal pads are a PITA when it comes to peeling the thin plastic of when installing them. I had to use a razor in the end and gently peel it off that way.

Again - Easy installation of the block. Took 15 minutes in total.


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And there "She is" inside the Bitfenix Prodigy, all sparkly and getting ready to get wet (Dont mind the tubes and wires - Any builder reading this will know that 90 % of the time a custom will look like that, at least till you tie it all up at the end.).
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post #52 of 155
It looks so pretty wubsmiley.gif
Also, it looks like the 670 was made for the prodigy biggrin.gif Doesn't seem to overhang the PSU "enclosure" at all.
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post #53 of 155
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Originally Posted by Blizlake View Post

It looks so pretty wubsmiley.gif
Also, it looks like the 670 was made for the prodigy biggrin.gif Doesn't seem to overhang the PSU "enclosure" at all.

You are right, the 670 stops right at the "edge" and does not overhang the slightest bit.

To be honest, there is so much room between the PSU and the Phobya Xtreme 200mm radiator that I might, in the near future, place a second pump down there, in backup for the Apogee Drive II.
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I was going to say that there's a perfect place for your pump, but I forgot that you're using the Apogee Drive II doh.gif
If I could change one thing on the GPU block, I'd have the copper bits matt black (or even carbon fiber film) biggrin.gif
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That would explain the sudden explosion in view-numbers smile.gif

Anyhow, thanks for showing your intrest in the build. Its far from done though, so please have that in mind - Should have tubing done in a few days - Still waiting for rotary fittings.

Depending on how the tube-res I ordered a few hours ago works out, the system will either run with a T-line for filling / bleeding or a Tube-res that sits between the GPU and Phobya Xtreme 200mm radiator (That was always the plan, but I had problems finding a tube-res short enough).

Thanks again.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gomi View Post

That would explain the sudden explosion in view-numbers smile.gif
Anyhow, thanks for showing your intrest in the build. Its far from done though, so please have that in mind - Should have tubing done in a few days - Still waiting for rotary fittings.
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Thanks again.
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btw nice build u hv thr~
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post #58 of 155
That is sexy as hell! A bit frightened by the weight though. I don't have bracket support but since my mb will be sitting flat the only thing I have to worry about is if the weight will cause too much side pressure on the socket. Your's is looking great though!

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Lol @ all the fb ppl asking where the res and pump were.

@op, howstrong is the pump? I was ppanning something with 2 140mm rads with the same block
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Lol @ all the fb ppl asking where the res and pump were.
@op, howstrong is the pump? I was ppanning something with 2 140mm rads with the same block

I know, its a work-log *Sheeesh*.

Anyhow, the ADII comes with the MCP35X - More than enough power to handle a loop like this / that smile.gif
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