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I am getting 2 7950's for CFX, and I will watercool them a couple months later. I want a blue PCB, and a blue fan. The HIS IceQ has both, but will it be fine with a 7950 full cover waterblock?
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http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=906&Itemid=72&limit=1&limitstart=2

Looks like a ref HD 7970 PCB. its better you check with HIS iceq HD 7950 card users who have installed a water block.
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But what people have installed a block onthe IceQ?
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Well if you can't find a full coverage block, the Swiftech MCW82-7900 will work. Just need to get some VRM and memory heatsink and you're golden. Swiftech also has a full coverage heatsink that works with the IceQ X2 Turbo as well.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=34382
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=34499
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No, I need a full coverage block.Can you pull up pictures of each PCB, and see if they are the same?My PCB comparing skills are terrible, lol
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No, I need a full coverage block.Can you pull up pictures of each PCB, and see if they are the same?My PCB comparing skills are terrible, lol

Why are you insisisting on a full coverage block. Get the Sapphire HD 7950 950 Mhz edition and the Swiftech MCW82-7900. they will work fine. here is user sonda5 who has the Swiftech MCW82-7900 and uses the stock VRM heastsink. The user lets the case fans blow cool air directly onto the stock VRM heatsink and that works very effectively. thumb.gif

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1695577

http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1038831428&postcount=54

you could PM and ask him any questions about his setup

http://www.overclock.net/u/107389/sonda5
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http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=906&Itemid=72&limit=1&limitstart=2
Looks like a ref HD 7970 PCB. its better you check with HIS iceq HD 7950 card users who have installed a water block.


That's not a 7970 pcb!!!

Easy way to tell is the vrms, on 7950 pcb they are black squares not micro sized metal squares like on the 7970.


OP. Almost all 7950s either come in one of two pcbs, 7950 or 7970. Best bet is to get teh card in hand and do a visual match. If you're not experienced do not buy before you can be sure.
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