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been researching, need new cpu block help

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Manaknight

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alright i have 2 nearly identical loops, i think currently the only difference are rad types, (layout on both is 2x120 and 1x120 rads) as one has slightly higher quality rads than the other, but the lower end rads have more/better fans to offset this.

my main loop has a d-tek fuzion v2 as it has served me extremely well. even now its doing fine on a 4.1ghz phenom II 965 with a oc'd 5870 in the loop. (got my q6700 up to 3.8 on it as well).

The second loop i find is faltering pretty badly with an apogee gt on a qx6800. While the temps aren't out of control by any means, I am hitting the limits of where I am comfortable for an enthusiast setup.

My question is, what is a good high flow replacement, I'm thinking of moving the fuzion over to the second loop and upgrading the main loop in anticipation of bulldozer. Flow rate is my primary concern hence the fuzion v2. With that in mind what are good blocks to look at, The apogee xt seems rather restrictive and i get mixed info on the rasa and heatkiller restrictions...HK is a bit expensive as is the EK (and i prefer to avoid EK stuff when I can), What options are solid for good flow?
 
The new revision of the Apogee XT has fixed the restriction issue. Most popular blocks are very, very similar terms of performance. I would let aesthetics and your wallet make the decision, TBH.

For most people, the Rasa block is the clear winner when it comes to value. Cost aside, I would probably go with the HK block due to aesthetics.
 
Those Rasa's are the poor mans wonderblock. Form follows function on that thing and it shows.
 
You might want to check out the Koolance CPU 370 block, it's gotten EXCELLENT reviews.
 
I have been 110% pleased with my HK 3.0. It was a few dollars more than most, but it is completely worth it in my book.
 
I ended up biting on the Rasa. will see how it performs, for the price I just couldn't beat it.

Thanks for the opinions, if i'm dissatisfied it will be a showdown between the HK and the 370, though I don't think I will be ;)
 
I'm using a Rasa block also. It may not be the best looking, but it preforms and you cant beat the price.
 
Anybody have any comments on the EK Supreme HF? Performance-PCs.com link

Right now I have an Aqua Computer Kryos block but I'm tired of the fouling I'm getting and want to try some other names. I have lots of components in my system too, so I want to keep the flow up.
 
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