PowerColor Announces Water Cooling-Ready Radeon HD 6970 LCS Graphics Card

btarunr · Dec 31, 2010, 02:32 AM

TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, announces the world’s first liquid cooling solution for the HD6970 series. The PowerColor Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD6970 2GB GDDR5 is once again working with renowned cooling manufacturer EKwaterblocks to bring the ultimate cooling solution to the HD6970. The offering aims to provide extraordinary thermal performance to enhance overclocking ability while allowing optimum system stability.

The PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a full water block mounted on the card, fully covering the key components which can be dissipate the heat from the copper base design. This allows the reduction of GPU temperatures under 50°C even under full load. PowerColor packages a high-flow 3/8" and 1/2" fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. Gamers can customize their own liquid cooling system using these two fittings.

“The coolest temperatures and the fastest performance is what we guarantee to add into the LCS HD6970 features,” said Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. "With all the key features come with this latest solution, we believe all these benefits can make it the best solution ever for hardcore gamers and benchmark ethusiasts.”

Compatible with all the latest features, the PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a factory overclocked setting at 925 MHz core and 1425 MHz memory, easily pushing the overclocking ability to maximize its performance. The card also comes equipped with Volterra’s digital power solution, maximizes its transforming efficiency and delivers the best output quality through its high frequency feature, enabling the most efficient way to boost up gaming experience.

cdawall · Dec 31, 2010, 03:08 AM

ek block?

Whilhelm · Dec 31, 2010, 04:10 AM

Yes indeed that is an EK block, nice to see that company making ties with the video card vendors.

thunderising · Dec 31, 2010, 05:39 AM

OMG what an Overclock by MSI it sooooo

DISAPPOINTING

largon · Dec 31, 2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderising

OMG what an Overclock by MSI it sooooo

DISAPPOINTING

Errr.... What?

Wile E · Dec 31, 2010, 06:28 AM

I really hate the fact that it is still 2 slots. One of the biggest reasons I started going with full cover blocks is for the conversion to single slot. Would've been nice if they moved the top DVI to a dongle or something along those lines.

WarEagleAU · Dec 31, 2010, 06:37 AM

Wonder what retail on this is.

wahdangun · Dec 31, 2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wile E

I really hate the fact that it is still 2 slots. One of the biggest reasons I started going with full cover blocks is for the conversion to single slot. Would've been nice if they moved the top DVI to a dongle or something along those lines.

there won't be single slot HD69XX series because there are huge ass DVi connector,

and i hope future card won't have it

largon · Jan 1, 2011, 05:21 AM

Ditto, I dont want to see that pile o' DVIs either.

CDdude55 · Jan 2, 2011, 03:03 PM

Looks awesome!

I too hate the fact that it's still dual slot though.

blu3flannel · Jan 2, 2011, 03:26 PM

I'm tempted to sell my 470 w/ block and upgrade to this, as long as retail isn't ridiculously high.

overclocking101 · Jan 2, 2011, 05:57 PM

yeah ati needs to switch newer rev pcb's to a dongle, wc blocks like this were originally made to use less space for more card availability with better temps

Wile E · Jan 3, 2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overclocking101

yeah ati needs to switch newer rev pcb's to a dongle, wc blocks like this were originally made to use less space for more card availability with better temps

Yep. With it taking up 2 spaces, there is no point in going with a full cover block. Might as well go for the cheaper universal solution.

Dec 31, 2010, 02:32 AM	#1
btarunr Editor & Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 14,983 (7.29/day) Thanks: 788 Thanked 12,911 Times in 5,655 Posts System Specs	PowerColor Announces Water Cooling-Ready Radeon HD 6970 LCS Graphics Card TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, announces the world’s first liquid cooling solution for the HD6970 series. The PowerColor Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD6970 2GB GDDR5 is once again working with renowned cooling manufacturer EKwaterblocks to bring the ultimate cooling solution to the HD6970. The offering aims to provide extraordinary thermal performance to enhance overclocking ability while allowing optimum system stability. The PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a full water block mounted on the card, fully covering the key components which can be dissipate the heat from the copper base design. This allows the reduction of GPU temperatures under 50°C even under full load. PowerColor packages a high-flow 3/8" and 1/2" fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. Gamers can customize their own liquid cooling system using these two fittings. “The coolest temperatures and the fastest performance is what we guarantee to add into the LCS HD6970 features,” said Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. "With all the key features come with this latest solution, we believe all these benefits can make it the best solution ever for hardcore gamers and benchmark ethusiasts.” Compatible with all the latest features, the PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a factory overclocked setting at 925 MHz core and 1425 MHz memory, easily pushing the overclocking ability to maximize its performance. The card also comes equipped with Volterra’s digital power solution, maximizes its transforming efficiency and delivers the best output quality through its high frequency feature, enabling the most efficient way to boost up gaming experience.

System Name:	Blackbox
Processor:	Intel Core i7-950
Motherboard:	Intel Extreme Series DX58OG
Cooling:	Xigmatek Aegir SD128264 with IC Diamond 24 Thermal Compound
Memory:	12GB ADATA Premier (3x 4GB) DDR3-1333 MHz
Video Card:	Palit GeForce GTX 680 JetStream 2GB outfitted with IC Diamond 24 TIM
Hard Disk:	Samsung 840 Series 250GB, Random 8 TB storage
Optical Drive:	HT-LG DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	ViewSonic VX2450wm-LED
Case:	Cooler Master CM690 Window
Sound Card:	Creative SB Recon3D
PSU:	Corsair HX850W
Software:	Windows 8 Pro 64-bit

Dec 31, 2010, 03:08 AM	#2
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,027 (6.42/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,755 Times in 2,224 Posts System Specs	ek block? __________________

System Name:	Deployment build
Processor:	Phenom II B97@4080mhz 1.6v (24/7 4800mhz max clock)
Motherboard:	Asus Crosshair V Formula
Cooling:	Coolermaster V10 modded to 96w TEC, Scientific Rulian fans
Memory:	4x4GB Wintec ONE@1800 9-10-9 1.62v (24/7)
Video Card:	Sapphire 7950 3GB@1150/1400 1.27v
Hard Disk:	2x32GB STT SSD's raid 0, 1TB Samsung F3's, 1.5TB Seagate 7200.11
CRT/LCD Model:	STi 22"
Case:	Thermaltake Commandar MS-I Epic Edition
Sound Card:	E07K USB DAC->Fischer FA-002W High edition
PSU:	Antec TPQ-850 (Antec TPQ-1200 waiting for it at home)
Software:	windows 7 ultimate x64

Dec 31, 2010, 04:10 AM	#3
Whilhelm Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Barrie, Canada. Posts: 704 (0.28/day) Thanks: 175 Thanked 203 Times in 146 Posts System Specs	Yes indeed that is an EK block, nice to see that company making ties with the video card vendors. __________________ The Lab Worklog: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=67967

System Name:	Serious Business
Processor:	Intel Core i7 2600k - EK Supreme HF Full Nickel
Motherboard:	ASUS Sabertooth P67
Cooling:	XSPC RX480 & RX240 , 6x Gentle Typhoon 1850rpm, MCP655 w/EK X Top Rev2, EK X2 Res 250, Distilled H2O
Memory:	8GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600MHZ 7-7-7-20 1.65v
Video Card:	AMD Radeon HD6950 2GB Crossfire - Unlocked Shaders - XSPC Waterblocks
Hard Disk:	2x Raid 0 OCZ Vertex 2 60gb, 2x Raid 0 WD Caviar Black 1.0TB drives, WD Caviar Green 2.0TB
Optical Drive:	2x Pioneer DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Pri: ASUS 25.5" 1920x1200 Sec: ViewSonic VP930b 19" 1280x1024
Case:	Silverstone TJ07 - White Powdercoated Interior
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar DX, Logitech Z 5500
PSU:	Cooler Master Silent M-Pro 1000W
Software:	Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

Dec 31, 2010, 05:39 AM	#4
thunderising Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 682 (0.71/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 50 Posts System Specs	OMG what an Overclock by MSI it sooooo DISAPPOINTING

System Name:	BAH! - - tHE ECo FReAK
Processor:	Athlon II X4 620 @ 1.15V
Motherboard:	ASUS 785G EVO
Cooling:	Stock
Memory:	Corsair Titanium 4GB DDR3 1600MHz C9
Video Card:	Sapphire HD5850 @ 1.049v
Hard Disk:	Seagate 7200.12 500GB
Optical Drive:	LG 22x DVD RW
CRT/LCD Model:	BenQ G2220HD
Case:	Cooler Master Elite 334
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	Corsair VX550W
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate x64

Processor:	AMD Heka X3+1 720BE, watercooled -> (i7 3770K coming)
Motherboard:	DFI DK 790FXB-M2RS -> (Gigabyte Z77X-UP5 TH coming)
Cooling:	Fuzion V1, MCW60/R2, DDC1/DDCT-01s top, PA120.3, EK200, 3⨯ D12SL-12, liquid metal TIM
Memory:	2⨯ 2GB G.Skill F2-8000CL5D-PQ -> (2⨯8GB Mushkin BL-FB DDR3L-1866 coming)
Video Card:	2⨯ GTX465 @ GTX470, SLI, unlocked to 40ROP/448SP/320bit/1280MB, watercooled
Hard Disk:	OCZ Vertex 60GB + 3⨯ WD Red 2TB -> (Samsung 840 Pro 256GB + LSI 9240-4i RAID ctrl coming)
Optical Drive:	LG GSA-4120 DVD-RAM -> (?)
CRT/LCD Model:	HP ZR30w 30" 2560⨯1600 (WQXGA) H2-IPS
Case:	Lian Li PC-A16B (Logitech PM MX, diNovo Edge)
Sound Card:	X-Fi XtremeMusic (+ 2⨯ Behringer B2031A)
PSU:	Antec Signature 850W
Software:	W7U x64, vLited, DISM'ed, HyperSLI hack

Dec 31, 2010, 06:28 AM	#6
Wile E Power User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA (Pittsburgh suburbs) Posts: 18,129 (7.47/day) Thanks: 450 Thanked 3,826 Times in 3,124 Posts System Specs	I really hate the fact that it is still 2 slots. One of the biggest reasons I started going with full cover blocks is for the conversion to single slot. Would've been nice if they moved the top DVI to a dongle or something along those lines. __________________ Visit Ashentech “What the hell did you expect? Leave Vista under the pillow and the OS fairy would make it Win7?” -El Fiendo “And Bring Mailman back god damnit, he is the Eric Cartman of TPU” -MRCL

System Name:	The ClusterF**k
Processor:	980X @ 4212Mhz 24/7
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 BIOS F12
Cooling:	MCR-320, DDC-1 pump w/Bitspower res top (1/2" fittings), Koolance CPU-360
Memory:	3x2GB Mushkin Redlines 1600Mhz 6-8-6-24
Video Card:	Evga GTX 580
Hard Disk:	Seagate 7200.10 320GB x2 RAID0; 2 x Samsung F2 1.5TB; 1 x F1 1TB; 1 x F4 2TB
Optical Drive:	LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	HP LP2475w 24" 1920x1200 IPS
Case:	Technofront Bench Station
Sound Card:	Auzentech X-Fi Forte into Onkyo SR606 and Polk TSi200's + RM6750
PSU:	ENERMAX Galaxy EVO EGX1250EWT 1250W
Software:	Win7 Ultimate N x64

Dec 31, 2010, 06:37 AM	#7
WarEagleAU Bird of Prey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurley, AL Posts: 9,994 (3.98/day) Thanks: 3,810 Thanked 557 Times in 521 Posts System Specs	Wonder what retail on this is. __________________ =-TheEagle-= http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62454 “You crazy? Surfing any website without an antivirus is like freaking with a dirty woman without protection” -OzzmanFloyd120 - Edited for content and clarity

System Name:	Boddha Getta
Processor:	AMD FX 6100 @ 4.432Ghz @1.401V
Motherboard:	ASUS M5A99X EVO AMD 990X AMD SB950
Cooling:	Custom Water. EK 240MM Kit, Supreme HSF - Runs 35C
Memory:	2 x 4GB Corsair Vengeance White LP @ 1.35V
Video Card:	XFX Radeon HD 6870 900/1050 (no OC yet)
Hard Disk:	WD Caviar Black 1.0TB, WD Caviar Green 1.0TB, WD 160GB
Optical Drive:	Samung SH22SL 22X Lightscribe DVD+/-R/RW LG BDRE Reader/Burner Lite ON Max Burner for burning Xbox
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus VH222/S 22: (21.5" Viewable) 1920x1080p HDMI LCD Monitor
Case:	NZXT White Phantom
Sound Card:	Onboard Realtek 5.1
PSU:	NZXT Hale 90 Gold Cert 750W Modular PSU
Software:	Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.
Benchmarks:	5.9 Windows Index rating 3D06 - 17472

System Name:	blacky
Processor:	amd 5000+ BE @ 3.0 ghz
Motherboard:	MSI K9NGM
Cooling:	artic colling frezzer 64
Memory:	V-GEN 1,5 GB
Video Card:	ati radeon hd 3850
Hard Disk:	seagate 250gb
CRT/LCD Model:	compaq 7500
Case:	simbada sim-x (cheapo chasis)
Sound Card:	creative x-fi extreme music
PSU:	antec earth watt series
Benchmarks:	hohoho

Jan 1, 2011, 05:21 AM	#9
largon Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tre, Suomi Finland Posts: 2,696 (0.92/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 437 Times in 335 Posts System Specs	Ditto, I dont want to see that pile o' DVIs either. __________________ You were not supposed to see this. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Suum cuique pulchrum est.

Jan 2, 2011, 03:03 PM	#10
CDdude55 Crazy 4 TPU!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,437 (3.00/day) Thanks: 3,511 Thanked 1,285 Times in 937 Posts System Specs	Looks awesome! I too hate the fact that it's still dual slot though. __________________ Currently playing: Team Fortress 2 (PC) "And remember if you didn't build it yourself, it's not really yours."

System Name:	CDdude's Rig!
Processor:	AMD Athlon II X4 620
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
Cooling:	Corsair H70
Memory:	8GB Corsair Vengence @1600mhz
Video Card:	XFX HD 6970 2GB
Hard Disk:	OCZ Agility 3 60GB SSD/WD Velociraptor 300GB
Optical Drive:	LG DVD ROM drive SATA
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS VH232H 23" 1920x1080
Case:	Cooler Master CM690 (w/ side window)
Sound Card:	Onboard (It sounds fine)
PSU:	Corsair 850TX
Software:	Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP1

Jan 2, 2011, 03:26 PM	#11
blu3flannel Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 757 (0.68/day) Thanks: 334 Thanked 121 Times in 108 Posts System Specs	I'm tempted to sell my 470 w/ block and upgrade to this, as long as retail isn't ridiculously high. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

System Name:	Batmobile
Processor:	i5 2500k @ 4.7GHz under a MC-TDX block
Motherboard:	ASUS P8Z68-V
Cooling:	Koolance 120x2 rad, OCZ Hydro Pulse 500 pump, Danger Den 5.25 res
Memory:	8GB RipjawsX DDR3 1600MHz @ Cas 8
Video Card:	MSI 6950 Twin Frozr II Unlocked
Hard Disk:	Kingston SSDNow V+ 64GB SSD (Boot Drive); Seagate 7200.12 1TB 7200RPM (Storage)
Optical Drive:	ASUS 24x DVD Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS VH222H 21.5" 1920x1080
Case:	Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced
Sound Card:	ALC 889 (integrated)
PSU:	Cooler Master GX RS750 PSU
Software:	Windows 7 Home Premium x64

Jan 2, 2011, 05:57 PM	#12
overclocking101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: vermont Posts: 2,636 (1.75/day) Thanks: 196 Thanked 405 Times in 363 Posts System Specs	yeah ati needs to switch newer rev pcb's to a dongle, wc blocks like this were originally made to use less space for more card availability with better temps __________________ hmmmm cant have cpu-z or hwbot anymore me is sad

System Name:	OwN3d
Processor:	i7-875k
Motherboard:	Asus P7p55D-deluxe
Cooling:	water
Memory:	8gb crucial ddr3 1600mhz
Video Card:	GTX 560 superclocked
Hard Disk:	Corsair Force 115GB SSD (SF1200), WD 1TB
Optical Drive:	DVDR/RW
CRT/LCD Model:	32inch 1080p TV
Case:	rocket fish-Custom
Sound Card:	onboard
PSU:	corsair 950TX
Software:	all kinds
Benchmarks:	http://hwbot.org/user/philbrown_23/

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
PowerColor Announces Custom-Design Radeon HD 6970, HD 6950 Graphics Cards	btarunr	News	2	Dec 28, 2010 09:00 PM
MSI Announces its Radeon HD 6970 and Radeon HD 6950 Graphics Cards	btarunr	News	6	Dec 20, 2010 12:38 AM
MSI Unveils the Water Cooling-Ready N480GTX HydroGen Graphics Card	btarunr	News	9	Aug 17, 2010 09:29 PM
PowerColor Announces LCS Radeon HD 5970 Liquid-Cooled Graphics Card	btarunr	News	8	Jan 19, 2010 11:21 AM
PowerColor Announces Partnership with EK to Bring Out HD 5870 LCS Graphics Cards	btarunr	News	8	Oct 8, 2009 09:50 AM