XFX Double D Radeon HD 7970 Cooling Block

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RabidSnail

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I am looking to add a liquid cooling loop to a build I would like to do in a few weeks with two XFX Double D Radeon HD 7970 Cards. This is my first liquid cooling loop, and am still working out the exact components I am using, but as far as this post, I am interested specifically in the cooling Block. Any advice would be appreciated; whats compatible, what looks bad ass, brands to consider, and links to sites where I myself can browse possible choices.

Here is a link to the Specific card I am getting

Thank you!
 
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manofchalk

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Ahh, those XFX cards are always tricky.

There are two versions of that card, one uses a reference design PCB and the other does not. To make everything more difficult, both have the same product number.
However you can tell because the non-reference design has two DVI ports, while the reference only has one. The card you linked too is the non-reference version, meaning for full-cover compatability at least your out of luck.

I use this HIS card in my rig (and its WC'd), and can confirm that its reference design.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161399

MSI also offer a reference design card, but following a strange trend only apparent in the US, its costs far more than it should.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127645

As for which block to get, thats for you to figure out :D. Pretty much any 7970 block will be compatible with the above cards, so pick the one you like. I use a Heatkiller 79X0 Ni-Bli full cover block personally.
Only block I dont recommend you get is the 7970 Razor, its not that good a performer compared to other blocks.

 
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manofchalk

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The display-outputs on the back suggest it is, but without a picture of the PCB you cant be sure.
That cards model number isnt appearing on Cooling-Configurator (great resource for this kind of thing) either.

Are you sticking with XFX for any particular reason?
 
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Careful, if your still looking for a waterblock, don't mess around with the 2nd Edition of the XFX HD 7970 cards. It is not reference (personal experience), you will need to do separate GPU + VRAM cooling OR have a modded water block.
 
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ahhh sorry to tell you that non reference cards normally do not have full water blocks you need the reference card for that but the blocks cost like 100-200 USD. you can get a GPU block from xoxide.com and little GDDR5 heat sinks but its reely not worth it you have to pry off the heat sink weather it be a reference or not witch voids the warranty.

you also run the risk of frying your PC with a water leek. just start with a CPU loop then when the new card that you want comes out you can pick up the REFERENCE version and plum it in.
 
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