Danger Den MPC-975X Chipset Waterblock

t_ski · 12-15-2007, 01:02 AM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/DangerDen/MPC-975X/

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Frogger · 02-01-2008, 03:56 AM

Nice read T

tkpenalty · 02-01-2008, 04:53 AM

i975X isnt dead, the 8x 8x crossfire kicks the P35. i975X is a cheaper alternative to the X38 chipset, however with limited overclocking. Good review

OnBoard · 02-01-2008, 11:37 AM

You could use that in P965 too, I have same loops in mine. Some P35s seem to have loops too, so basically any NB with loops around them would do, wonder why they named it so. Of course the loops distance can differ a bit. If they had made other corner holes go the other way, it would solve all those problems and make it more universal.

t_ski · 02-01-2008, 02:50 PM

My P5W-DH actually has the spaces marked on the motherboard for two other loop, and I have seen some of these boards where people have drilled out the holes and mounted some bent up paperclips through the holes. That gives a more secure mounting.

Also, (I hope this was evident in the pictures, but just in case) the mounting holes on the top of the block are slots, which makes it fairly adjustable. If you notice on the shots of the whole motherboard, the chipset is twisted clock-wise a little bit. I don't think that is a problem, but it just shows the flexibility in case there are differences in the distance between the mounting loops.

As for the name, the block is design with the Intel 975X BadAxe in mind. It just happens to be compatible with other boards as well.

WarEagleAU · 02-05-2008, 12:39 AM

Sweet review. Though it looks waaaaay too big to cover just a small little chipset core like that.

Dr. Spankenstein · 02-05-2008, 12:47 AM

It should port over nicely to the X38 IHS!

mab1376 · 02-06-2008, 08:28 PM

they should make this for the 680i/780i

t_ski · 02-08-2008, 04:14 AM

They do have a version for the 680i:

http://www.dangerden.com/store/produ...2&cat=0&page=1

If the mounting is the same for the 780i, then it might work for that chipset as well. Contact Danger Den if you need verification.

12-15-2007, 01:02 AM	#1
t_ski Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,233 (2.45/day) Thanks: 212 Thanked 339 Times in 300 Posts System Specs	Danger Den MPC-975X Chipset Waterblock To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/DangerDen/MPC-975X/ Please Digg the review to help us promote it. __________________ Intel i7 920 ~ EVGA Classifed E760 ~ 3 x 2GB Crucial DDR3-1066 Dual GTX295's (Quad SLI) ~ Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD 3 x 60 GB OCZ Summit (Raid 0), 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0) ~ Dual Lite-On DVD-RW EK Supreme ~ DD D5 ~ Swiftech MCR320-QP-K Silverstone 1KW ~ Thermaltake Spedo Last edited by t_ski; 01-31-2008 at 02:28 PM.

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02-01-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
Frogger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ONTARIO CANADA Posts: 1,596 (1.16/day) Thanks: 104 Thanked 119 Times in 113 Posts System Specs	Nice read T __________________ I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them. Isaac Asimov

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02-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
OnBoard Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 2,199 (1.89/day) Thanks: 190 Thanked 238 Times in 189 Posts System Specs	You could use that in P965 too, I have same loops in mine. Some P35s seem to have loops too, so basically any NB with loops around them would do, wonder why they named it so. Of course the loops distance can differ a bit. If they had made other corner holes go the other way, it would solve all those problems and make it more universal.

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02-01-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
t_ski Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,233 (2.45/day) Thanks: 212 Thanked 339 Times in 300 Posts System Specs	My P5W-DH actually has the spaces marked on the motherboard for two other loop, and I have seen some of these boards where people have drilled out the holes and mounted some bent up paperclips through the holes. That gives a more secure mounting. Also, (I hope this was evident in the pictures, but just in case) the mounting holes on the top of the block are slots, which makes it fairly adjustable. If you notice on the shots of the whole motherboard, the chipset is twisted clock-wise a little bit. I don't think that is a problem, but it just shows the flexibility in case there are differences in the distance between the mounting loops. As for the name, the block is design with the Intel 975X BadAxe in mind. It just happens to be compatible with other boards as well. __________________ Intel i7 920 ~ EVGA Classifed E760 ~ 3 x 2GB Crucial DDR3-1066 Dual GTX295's (Quad SLI) ~ Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD 3 x 60 GB OCZ Summit (Raid 0), 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0) ~ Dual Lite-On DVD-RW EK Supreme ~ DD D5 ~ Swiftech MCR320-QP-K Silverstone 1KW ~ Thermaltake Spedo

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02-08-2008, 04:14 AM	#9
t_ski Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,233 (2.45/day) Thanks: 212 Thanked 339 Times in 300 Posts System Specs	They do have a version for the 680i: http://www.dangerden.com/store/produ...2&cat=0&page=1 If the mounting is the same for the 780i, then it might work for that chipset as well. Contact Danger Den if you need verification. __________________ Intel i7 920 ~ EVGA Classifed E760 ~ 3 x 2GB Crucial DDR3-1066 Dual GTX295's (Quad SLI) ~ Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD 3 x 60 GB OCZ Summit (Raid 0), 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0) ~ Dual Lite-On DVD-RW EK Supreme ~ DD D5 ~ Swiftech MCR320-QP-K Silverstone 1KW ~ Thermaltake Spedo

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