Water cooling a 7800GS

[VulgarHandle]

Well, I'm getting a 7800GS AGP, looking at getting a Gainward 512mb w/ 24pipes, if i can find one.

Either way, I need water cooling for it, and wanted to see what you guys would recomend.

Also, which would be better, a water block that covers ram(front and back hopefully), or just the gpu, and sinks for the ram?

Thanx for your input.

[Azn Tr14dZ]

Do you want a kit or want to find separate parts (Danger Den)?

[VulgarHandle]

dosn't matter, all suggestions needed, what you think is best

[drade]

Danger den... Kits arent the gratest, first of all how much can you spend on it?

[ataraxia]

let me know if you find that video card in the us. i think thats only going to be a euro card :/

[drade]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150131

7800gs on newegg, agp

[VulgarHandle]

Danger den... Kits arent the gratest, first of all how much can you spend on it?

not too worried about the cost for block or block/ramsinks

let me know if you find that video card in the us. i think thats only going to be a euro card :/

hey, if i have to order it from europe.. i will

i found the 7800GS with the 7800gt gpu in europe, but not the 7800GS with the 7900gt gpu.... it's not hard to get someone in europe to accept it, and ship it to you ;)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150131

7800gs on newegg, agp


i have no probs finding 256mb cards, which ill probably have to settle on, i'm looking for the Gainward Bliss 7800GS 512mb AGP, and hopefully one with the 7900GT gpu

[drade]

http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-blc-275.html

I find that one of the best buys around

[VulgarHandle]

http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-blc-275.html

I find that one of the best buys around


that looks good, but does it come with anyting to cool the ram on the back of the card?

[VulgarHandle]

http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-blc-275.html

I find that one of the best buys around


that looks good, but does it come with anyting to cool the ram on the back of the card?

is it more effective at cooling the ram than just using good ramsinks?

is it the best for cooling the gpu?

[drade]

Yea... Look at the black things, the ram goes on that, up to the whole unit, and cools amazingly well... See the black surround it under?

[drade]

materials:High Density Copper, 21k Gold Plating, Aluminum Memory Block, Engineering Resin

[drade]

Also, wants something to cool the ram on the back of your card?
http://www.frozencpu.com/vid-54.html
Stuff is good..

[VulgarHandle]

alrighty, got me convinced, thank you very much...now, for the elusive gainward

[BigD6997]

ok well i guess thats a "good" gpu block if your using 1/4 id hose, and dont have a 7800gs(not compatible), look at dangerden.com they have the best gpu blocks, and i have a maze4 with 3/8id fittings ill sell for cheap, then u need ramsinks, and those are pritty good but tall

[markkleb]

I just built a comp with 1/2 id. and 3/4" od tubing and its big! I think the 1/4 is too small so look for a 3/8" kit.

The Swiftech was really nice for GPU and I used Copper heatsinks EPOXIED (I hate tape) and its sweet.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=11774

I would say look at the Danger Den but I think the full size cooler dosent fit the GS versions.

[VulgarHandle]

I use a custom water setup now w/ 1/2"ID 3/4"OD :D
http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2174&d=1144375248

goin phase, so water gonna be for 7800gs :D

[markkleb]

Big ass hoses..(nice pump) May I ask why the 7800?

[VulgarHandle]

it's the best agp card, especially the Gainward Bliss 7800GS 512mb with the 7900GT gpu and 24 pipes, the ones i'll have to settle for are teh 7800GS 256mb versions which have 16 pipes(the ones at newegg and monarch and such)

[markkleb]

If ur gonna spend that much on a AGP y not just get a PCIX16 mobo?

[micron]

I dont think any of the mentioned waterblocks will fit the 7800GS, there is currently no aftermarket air cooling for the card either.

[VulgarHandle]

If ur gonna spend that much on a AGP y not just get a PCIX16 mobo?
You say that as if I don't know that. ;)

I'm wasting some time before K8L, and getting this:
http://webpages.charter.net/jinwpark/PhaseChange/ProductionA/
which I will transfer to my K8L or Conroe setup

I'm also going to get 2 74gb 16mb WD Raptors in raid 0, which will also transfer to my next system.

When I get my next system, all will go back to way it is in my 'System Specs', except the 7800GS will stay, the x800gto is going to a friend in need.

I dont think any of the mentioned waterblocks will fit the 7800GS, there is currently no aftermarket air cooling for the card either.
Well, I'll just use the best block for 7900GTX, if I have to mod it, and use ramsinks on both sides.

[Azn Tr14dZ]

You can get thermaltake or swiftech (swiftech is better) RAMSinks. All copper too.

Here is the Swiftech ones:
http://www.frozencpu.com/vid-54.html

[markkleb]

You say that as if I don't know that. ;)

I'm wasting some time before K8L, and getting this:
http://webpages.charter.net/jinwpark/PhaseChange/ProductionA/
which I will transfer to my K8L or Conroe setup

I'm also going to get 2 74gb 16mb WD Raptors in raid 0, which will also transfer to my next system.

When I get my next system, all will go back to way it is in my 'System Specs', except the 7800GS will stay, the x800gto is going to a friend in need.


Well, I'll just use the best block for 7900GTX, if I have to mod it, and use ramsinks on both sides.
I am sorry and didnt mean to suggest you didnt know about the PCIX16. It just seems like a waste to get the 7800 for any reason.

[VulgarHandle]

I am sorry and didnt mean to suggest you didnt know about the PCIX16. It just seems like a waste to get the 7800 for any reason.

it's ok, i know, there's alot of noobs about :D

my point is to break some wr's before i leave socket A
and hopefully waste enough time for k8L to come out so i can decide between it and conroe, by then both the intel chipsets and nvidia/ati chipsets will have matured for both platforms

then i'll o/c the s*** out of it too.... :rockout:

btw, ill be doing a full write up of the adventure, post it at ocforums and xtremesystems forums, and link you guys here :D

[markkleb]

Its always fun to try new stuff, cant wait to read about it.. Mark

[VulgarHandle]

oooh, finaly, found a decent place in the UK that ships to U.S.,
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_AGP_411.html
just under $500US shipped....hehe

[markkleb]

isnt the first one misprint? It says 7800 but its a 7900.

The second one is the 7800 with 20 pipes.. Dam thats a lot for a VC...

[VulgarHandle]

isnt the first one misprint? It says 7800 but its a 7900.

The second one is the 7800 with 20 pipes.. Dam thats a lot for a VC...

the first one is right, it's the Gainward Bliss GeForce 7800 GS+ SILENT 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (AGP), the GS+ has the 7900GT GPU which has 24 pipes :D

[Azn Tr14dZ]

That is a lot of a video card. You can get 2 X1800 GTO's for $340. But I understand that you have AGP and you want to wait until K8L and Conroe come out so...if you want the best AGP out there, go for it! Tell us how it goes and the scores etc.

[VulgarHandle]

noone tell the wife i'm buying it, she'll s*** a brick

*heads out to open secret account*