Last Friday we already posted the MSI press release, EK posted one as well. I am sharing it today as it has some new photos. We'll definitely check one out in a review.
EK Water Blocks is very honoured to be approached by MSI for this exclusive GTX 1080 and 1070 graphics card. Engineered and carefully-crafted with close attention to details, SEA HAWK EK water block includes premium design elements such as its Full-Cover form factor, central inlet split-flow cooling engine for the best possible cooling performance and distinctive MSI details.
The SEA HAWK EK X comes with a pre-installed water block out of the box. This eliminates the need to remove the cooler or make any other changes to the graphics card and risking causing damage to it. Simply connect the SEA HAWK EK X to the existing water loop in any gaming rig or combine it with any of the EK kits, available in our web shop.
“The MSI SEA HAWK EK X represents the pinnacle in enthusiast-class graphics cards and as such deserves only the best possible cooling”, said Niko Tivadar, EK’s Chief of R&D. “We are proud to say no compromises have been made. This is as good as it gets!”
The NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 10 series is a powerful platform, but true gaming enthusiasts are always looking for the absolute zenith. Therefore, both the core clock and memory clock are higher out of the box to raise in-game performance to a whole new level. The nickel-plated electrolytic base and smooth matte black backplate featuring the famous MSI GAMING dragon illustrate the SEA HAWK EK X’s beastly performance and aesthetics.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Name | GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X | GTX 1070 SEA HAWK EK X |
| GPU | GP104-400 | GP104-200 |
| Memory size/type | 8GB GDDR5X | 8GB GDDR5 |
| Backplate | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort x 3 / HDMI / DL-DVI-D | DisplayPort x 3 / HDMI / DL-DVI-D |
| Dimensions | 278 x 165 x 20 mm | 278 x 165 x 20 mm |
As an added benefit, the transparent edges of the provide additional protection for the PCB. This high-performance Full-Cover water block with central inlet split-flow cooling engine design delivers the best cooling performance and also works flawlessly with the reversed water flow without adversely affecting the cooling performance. Moreover, this radical design offers great hydraulic performance, allowing this product to be used in liquid cooling systems using weaker water pumps.
