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So what is the consensus off Barrow stuff you can get from AliExpress? Seems like good prices for solid wc parts. Thinking about some case and wc changes in the near future.
Reviewed Barrow's first Theadripper block. I was very impressed with it.
ModMyMods carries Barrow, and with good pricing. The only thing they're shaky on is stock. Their owner explained to me that the way their distributor works, they place bulk orders of whatever's available at the time for western markets, so they don't get much say in which fittings they want to keep stocked regularly.Was it on par with the EKWB block??
Almost placed an order on AliExpress for their 8x compression pack, saw the 30-60 day shipping, then just ordered a 6x pack of Alphacool fittings from modmymods. Definitely would use barrow due to the pricing and strong positive user comments, but the shipping time is killer. And most NA pricing puts them on the same cost as the more prominent NA companies.
No, the EK block was so badly designed that EK issued an apology to its customers. The Barrow review is here.Was it on par with the EKWB block??
Almost placed an order on AliExpress for their 8x compression pack, saw the 30-60 day shipping, then just ordered a 6x pack of Alphacool fittings from modmymods. Definitely would use barrow due to the pricing and strong positive user comments, but the shipping time is killer. And most NA pricing puts them on the same cost as the more prominent NA companies.
So what is the consensus off Barrow stuff you can get from AliExpress? Seems like good prices for solid wc parts. Thinking about some case and wc changes in the near future.
^^Ya must have saved a grip of cash vs going bitspower! I've got a few grand in kit by now lol.
Nothing wrong with Barrow products. I have Barrow fittings and rads in my rig. Both are excellent quality.
I ordered from PerformancePCs. You take a risk ordering from Ali. Everything ships from China, so you're going to pay an import fee. If you get the wrong parts, well, good luck with that.
I second this. Why people think EK is top end stuff is confusing. Its mid rang at best, And that is pushing it at times.No, the EK block was so badly designed that EK issued an apology to its customers. The Barrow review is here.
I second this. Why people thing EK is top end stuff is confusing. Its mid rang at best, And that is pushing it at times.
Very true, there are some but EK seems to have that field covered well. Kinda sad there isn't more better options out there for non reff cards.They're aren't many options in the non-reference AIB card waterblock department.
Very true, there are some but EK seems to have that field covered well. Kinda sad there isn't more better options out there for non reff cards.
Wile EK dose have some OK'sih products that are way over priced. Remember temps are not everything.I wouldn't necessarily call EK middle of the road either. Their Velocity blocks are pretty good. Within a couple C of other blocks, give or take depending, in that $75'ish price range.
I find EK pumps to be crap. I am on my 3rd one the past 18 months. PC performance took care of me and replaced them with no fuss tho. The 3rd One been going strong for awhile now. 1st died after about 4 months and the 2nd lasted a week.Wile EK dose have some OK'sih products that are way over priced. Remember temps are not everything.
Most there blocks suffer from cheap designs that are not meant to last. Weather it be there cheap low grade single stage electroplating or the O-rings that seem to fail earlier on then other blocks, poor quality control and crap plastic tops that crack and strip of you tighten the fitting to much or swap fittings a few times.
EK is really only good if you get there plain cooper blocks, replace the O-rings and never touch them form that point on.
This coming form someone that used to build gaming PCs for as a side job and supported them for years.
Ohh yeah I forgot about there pumps. I haven't toughed one in yearsI find EK pumps to be crap. I am on my 3rd one the past 18 months. PC performance took care of me and replaced them with no fuss tho. The 3rd One been going strong for awhile now. 1st died after about 4 months and the 2nd lasted a week.