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    Default Re: --- r e f l e X i o n ---

    With the exception of saying that I'm speechless, I'm speechless.
    I'll procrastinate tomorrow.

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    Wow, your really going all out on this , don't think I've ever seen someone get their waterblocks plated, again, wow .

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    Quote Originally Posted by mDust View Post
    With the exception of saying that I'm speechless, I'm speechless.
    Thanks, mDust.



    Quote Originally Posted by Waynio View Post
    Wow, your really going all out on this , don't think I've ever seen someone get their waterblocks plated, again, wow .
    Thanks, Waynio!

    Should have another update soon showing both 5970s w/ the blocks installed and on the motherboard.

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    This is insane. Awesome. Makes me embarassed to display my own creations, ha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sloppyc View Post
    This is insane. Awesome. Makes me embarassed to display my own creations, ha.
    Thanks, sloppyc!


    5970s get water!!!

    So right now I'm working on getting the blocks on the 5970s. I'm pleased with how easy it is to get these DangerDen blocks on. And it's also nice to see the stock backplate coming of use as it offers some opposing force and keeps the PCB from bowing from the pressure of the waterblock. That's been a concern of mine in the past in using full cover blocks, but the backplate keeps the PCB relatively straight.

    I don't have both blocks on yet but thought I would share some of the progress thus far.

    The workshop (if you can call it that. More like a studio/kitchen/workbench):




    Yes, that IS tubing. I am actually going to watercool this thing.. for you guys who have been waiting around forever waiting on some H20 shots.

    Removing all the screws to undo the backplate..



    Luckily, there weren't too many of them. I've taken some HSFs off that had a screw for every day of the month. The 5900, besides the two GPU brackets, had fewer than most cards I've seen. And the new aluminum heat sink is extremely light compared to the copper slabs of the past.

    Backplate is off.



    One piece off, one to go. Time to remove the heatsink and fan.

    This can't be done without removing the two GPU brackets (I call them GPU brackets.. I don't know what the technical terminology is for them) on the back of the PCB:



    Those come off pretty easily. Each bracket is held in by four small screws, so eight in total.

    Aaaannnnndddd... she's off!



    Let's get that big, bulky, archaic air cooler out of the way and make room for something that's a little more efficient and a lot better looking.

    But.. wait. The ever-annoying stage of having to remove all the old, mashed-up thermal paste before applying the waterblock. Ugh.

    Luckily, I have Arctic remover and purifier to do the job.



    And a box of professional, hi-grade Q-tips. No, I'm not joking.. I'm dead serious as they do make them.

    *snicker*



    Ahhhh. Much better. I love a nice, clean, sexy graphics chip (or two .)

    And now, the best part. After popping a few screws in we get to see our new baby all dressed to impress.





    Isn't she a beaut? I'm really loving the nickel plating.



    Reflection.



    We'll throw our little MC-TDX buddy in to join the tube party.









    That's all for now! Tomorrow, I hope to have some shots of the motherboard with both cards fitted and maybe some other blocks to begin experimenting with tube routing.

    Thanks for reading! :thumb:

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    Oh baby! Those are sexy!
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    I guess it's just widely used and has had some of the best people in the world work on it, costing a ridiculous amount of money, for no actual reason. :/
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    Preeety

    I do really love the look of the nickel plated blocks; so shiny
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    Thanks, guys! Here's a teaser shot.


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    There's no excuse for how great this is looking.
    I'll procrastinate tomorrow.

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    This is an amazing build. I'm almost speechless it's so beautiful.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lothair View Post
    I guess it's just widely used and has had some of the best people in the world work on it, costing a ridiculous amount of money, for no actual reason. :/
    Have you checked out the front page lately?
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