





Brand | ZALMAN |
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Model | ZM-GWB8800 Ultra/GTX |
Type | GPU Water Block |
Block Compatibility | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX NVIDIA GeForce 8800Ultra |
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Block Dim. | 93 x 183 x 31mm |
Block Material | Water Block Cover / Base: Pure Aluminum Fitting: Brass |
Tube Dim. | Compatible Tubes(Outer x Inner): 13 x 9mm, 12 x 8mm, 11 x 8mm, 10 x 8mm |
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Features | Zalman's innovative dimple-type processing technology allows lightness in weight and excellent cooling performance. Pure aluminum-base material water bock provides excellent heat transfer, and anodized base prevents corrosion. High performance thermal pads with excellent elasticity provide great adhesion to all heat-generating components. The optimized design allows easy installation and direct cooling of RAM, FET, and I/O chipset. * Notice This VGA water block is a component for water cooling systems for VGAs and cannot be used independently. It must be used with a water cooling system such as ZALMAN's Reserator 1 Plus/V2/RESERATOR 2 Water Cooling System. |
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Date First Available | August 24, 2007 |
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Pros: Go on easy if you follow the directions. I'm running 34C on the gpu and 42C on the gpu diode idle and 38C 49C respectively at load. Much better than the stock at 68C idle and 75C load. I have 3 of these with 3-Way SLI 8800GTX w/split 3 way flow so each card gets fresh cool h2o. Simple installation with included thermal pads and thumb screws. They also match my black 780i mobo and evga gtx black pcb's.
Cons: I'm not sure how you would run a straight thru loop with these cards with the nozzles being positioned as they are. I would imagine your hose would kink but if you went left to right down the line i guess it would be ok. That would be the only con if I were trying to run it straight through. Oh and the fact that the hose connectors are 3/8 if you are running a 1/2 hose you may have to get adaptors. I am running 3/8 so it doesn't matter to me.
Overall Review: Make sure you use the hose clamps included in the kit and tighten the block screw on mounts (not the thumb screws) with a pair of pliers. If you don't you run the risk of the thumbscrew over powering the mount and it popping out on you. No beuno.