GTX 570 block

[AlexJamesNewbie]

Just a quick question...
Will this...
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/ek-fc570-gtx-se-acetalplusen-(nickel)
Fit this...
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1280mb-evga-gtx-570-hd-superclocked-40nm-3900mhz-gddr5-gpu-797mhz-shader-1594mhz-480-cores-plusfree-


Thanks,
Alex

 

[rubix_1011]

Per http://www.coolingconfigurator.com, the answer is yes.

However, many people are not a fan of EK nickel plated blocks after their past debacle...fixed or not.

 

[larkspur]

The graphics card you selected appears to use a non-reference design. This one is a reference card: http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-PCI-Express-DL-DVI-I-Graphics/dp/B004FNWF2O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334336838&sr=8-3

 

[rubix_1011]

012-P3-1573-KR

fits this:

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/upload/pictures/dsc_1215_800.jpg

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/upload/pictures/dsc_1211_800.jpg
3831109856024 EK-FC570 GTX SE - Acetal+EN (Nickel)

^ is the same as this:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/ek-fc570-gtx-se-acetalplusen-(nickel)
EK-FC570 GTX SE (rev. 1.1) - Acetal+EN (Nickel) [3831109856024]


EVGA usually uses nVidia reference design, but not 100% of the time.

 

[larkspur]

Per http://www.coolingconfigurator.com, the answer is yes.

Ah, I was thrown off by the slightly different looking cooler used on the evga superclocked. But it's the same PCB I guess, so that block should fit fine.

 

[rubix_1011]

I would think it's the same PCB layout, just a different model and clock differences. I personally haven't seen many (if any at all) non-reference PCB layouts for 570's, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. It's quite plausible that there are...I just don't think EVGA typically utilizes non-ref designs.

 

[AlexJamesNewbie]

So the general consensus is yes it will but use the acrylic top one?

 

[rubix_1011]

They both are nickel, so there really isn't a way to get around this unless you go with a different brand and block.

 

[rubix_1011]

Not everyone wishes to overclock, so this might only apply if this is true.

 

[AlexJamesNewbie]

I dont intend to overclock ALOT, but a little if possible, however watercooling is essential as its a non use marketing PC only to show build quality capabilities.

Many Thanks for our help guys,
If someone could please tell me how to mark a bets answer and close the thread that would be good, coz I don't know how. thanks again guys.