Dopo GALAXY, anche BFG Technologies ha annunciato l'implementazione di una scheda grafica basata sul nuovo processore grafico GeForce 8800GTX di NVIDIA con l'adozione di un sistema di raffreddamento ausiliario a liquido.
In accordo al comunicato stampa del produttore, la nuova card, che è siglata BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX WC (cfr. foto seguente), è la prima ad integrare una soluzione con water cooling a slot singolo.
BFG propone tre differenti diametri per le condutture di raffreddamento (1/2", 3/8" e 1/4") con cui viene realizzata la sezione di raffreddamento di questa GeForce 8 particolarmente votata all'overclock ed acquistabile on line per gli utenti USA al prezzo di $799. In Canada e in Europa la scheda è attesa nel breve periodo.
– BFG Technologies, Inc., the leading North American and European NVIDIA supplier of advanced 3D graphics cards, motherboards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products and Danger Den LLC, announced today the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX WC, the world’s first single slot water cooled, SLI ready 8800 series graphics card.
“PC Enthusiasts and gamers looking for a single slot, SLI ready solution on the latest hardware can order a BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX water cooled card and get the best water cooling in the business from BFG and Danger Den” said Scott Herkelman, EVP of marketing at BFG Technologies. “BFG will be selling the water-cooled version on a build-to-order basis at premium e-tail locations starting this week. End-users will be able to choose between 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” inner diameter tube fittings depending upon their water-cooled system configuration.”
“The 8800 GTX joint project with BFG Technologies has opened up new options for over-clockers looking for performance, reliability, and peace of mind with BFG’s True Life Warranty” says Jeremy Burnett, President of Danger Den.
SLI Ready. Single Slot Design
Backed by the legendary BFG True Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7/365 Technical Support and co-developed by Danger Den & BFG Technologies, this ultimate water cooling solution on the new BFG NVIDIA 8800 GTX WC features:
- 1/2", 3/8", and 1/4" tubing support with the G 1/4 BSPP thread
- Single slot cooling solution (Only BFG Tech has the single slot bracket)
- Copper and Delrin design for extended life
- Multiple fitting locations for easy tube routing
- SLI compatible
The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX WC retails for $799 USD and will be available immediately at TigerDirect.com in the U.S. and coming soon to Canada and Europe.
Source: BFG Technologies Press Release
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