Introduction:
The Komodo™ series of water-blocks are single slot, "full cover" liquid cooling solutions for VGA cards. Full-cover means that all critical components such as but not limited to GPU, memory and power mosfets are cooled by the water-block.
The following versions are available (see link to identify your board model):
- Komodo GTX285-P891, for nVidia's initial release GeForce™ GTX285 P891 reference board (no longer manufactured)
- Komodo GTX285-P892, for nVidida's current GeForce™ GTX285 P892 reference board.
- Komodo GTX275-P897, for nVidia's current GeForce™ GTX275 P897 reference board.
- Komodo-5800 for AMD/ATI 5850 & 5870 reference boards.
The Komodo™ concept offers superior thermal performance at the GPU level thanks to an embedded thin-pin matrix located directly above the GPU area. Flow restriction is moderate by design in order to take into account multiple water-blocks in the same loop, and is similar to that of the classic MCW60 (See pressure drop vs. flow rate curve below).
The base plate is made of chrome plated electrolytic copper, as opposed to commonly used nickel plating which is yellowish, and the top is CNC machined either in black cetal.
High thermal conductivity grease pads are pre-applied in the memory and mosfet areas for user convenience. Short barb fittings are included with the block for 3/8" or 1/2" tubing and compatible with dual or triple SLI setups.
Pictures Gallery
The Komodo™ GTX285-P891 version waterblock installed
The Komodo™ HD5800 version waterblock installed
The Komodo™ HD5800 installed - backside
The Komodo GTX285-P892 - base plate
The base plate is already equipped with peel-off thermal pads, and features stainless steel standoffs
The Komodo HD5800 base plate - Three alternate standoff locations enable use of the product on either ATI HD5870 or HD5850 board versions (click on pic to display 5870/5850 standoff positions)
The flow path is carefully engineered to accelerate the coolant at the pin matrix level
The 0.6x0.6mm thin pin matrix |
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Performance
Pressure drop vs. flow rate comparative curve
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Setup and critical dimensions
Example of parallel setup in triple SLI configuration - click to enlarge
For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is recommended in single cooling loop configurations (CPU and GPU in the same cooling loop with one pump). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".
Example of serial setup in triple SLI configuration - click to enlarge
For dual or triple SLI, this type of setup is preferred in dual cooling loop configurations (separate CPU and GPU cooling with individual pumps for each loop). Use of the included 1/2" barbs is recommended for connecting the water-blocks in SLI, even if the rest of the system is plumbed in 3/8".
(*) Compatibility
- Komodo-GTX285-P891: nVidia® reference board design P891
- Komodo-GTX285-P892: nVidia® reference board design P892
- Komodo-GTX275-P897: nVidia® reference board design P897
- Komodo HD5800: AMD® HD5850 & 5870 reference boards
How to check for compatibility with nVidia® boards?
The nVidia® reference board number is usually printed on the back of the circuit board, in a code located below the nVidia logo, as can be seen below:
Specifications
- Base plate: C110 copper with 0.6mm Pin Matrix
- Housing body: Black Delrin
- Inlet/outlet port threads: 1/4" BSPP (G 1/4)
- Thermal joint installation: thermal grease (GPU) and pre-applied pads for memory, nvio and mosfets,
- Dimensions (Inch): 7 3/4 " (L) x 4 3/4" (W) x .1/2" (H)
- Dimensions (Metric): 198mm (L) x 122mm (W) x 13mm (H)
- Weight: 1.7 lb (772 g)
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| MODEL |
Description |
MSRP in
US$ |
| KOMODO-GTX285-P891 |
Waterblock, (2) 1/2" barbs, (2) 3/8 " barbs, (2) plugs, pre-applied thermal pads, Arctic Céramique thermal grease, installation guide |
$134.95 |
| KOMODO-GTX285-P892 |
Waterblock, (2) 1/2" barbs, (2) plugs, pre-applied thermal pads, Arctic Céramique thermal grease, installation guide |
$124.95 |
| KOMODO-GTX275-P897 |
Waterblock, (2) 1/2" barbs, (2) plugs, pre-applied thermal pads, Arctic Céramique thermal grease, installation guide |
$124.95 |
| KOMODO HD5800 |
Waterblock, (2) 1/2" barbs, (2) plugs, pre-applied thermal pads, Arctic Céramique thermal grease, installation guide |
$114.95 |
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