DT Direct 2011

[SonDa5]

http://www.dtwaterblocks.com/dt-direct-2011-black/


Most extreme block I have ever seen. Seals directly to LGA2011 processor IHS.

 

[Jorona]

I'm willing to bet it works worse then a microfinned block. You'd need ALOT of flow for it to matcha normal block.

 

[SonDa5]

I'm willing to bet it works worse then a microfinned block. You'd need ALOT of flow for it to matcha normal block.

I think flow rate would be higher since there isn't any micro fins to get in the way of flow. It's just a in and out flow with very little obstructions in the way of the flow.




This block is soon to be included in one of the biggest CPU reviews of 2012.


Stren's 2012 CPU Water Block Roundup

 

[Jorona]

Right, but there is a reason why almost every water block out there right now uses microfins. If this was going to work better, they'd just use a plain piece of copper as the block bottoms.

More surface area = more places to dissipate heat.

 

[SonDa5]

Right, but there is a reason why almost every water block out there right now uses microfins. If this was going to work better, they'd just use a plain piece of copper as the block bottoms.

More surface area = more places to dissipate heat.

The biggest problem with most blocks whether it is water block or air heat sink is contact pressure with the IHS. Getting a good mount is a huge obstacle to get the best thermal dissipation from any block surface and with DIRECT contact you get a perfect mount every time.

I think this block will be a top performer.

The big question for this design is are people going to be extreme enough to buy it?

I'm sure there are a few who are extreme enough to buy it. I really like DT's bold approach to building good looking and extremely functional water blocks.

 

[x509]

The biggest problem with most blocks whether it is water block or air heat sink is contact pressure with the IHS. Getting a good mount is a huge obstacle to get the best thermal dissipation from any block surface and with DIRECT contact you get a perfect mount every time.

What's different here? The website says there is no need for a TIM. Not sure I understand why. How is this design different than "traditional" blocks? (noob here - what am I not understanding?)

 

[Skripka]

What's different here? The website says there is no need for a TIM. Not sure I understand why. How is this design different than "traditional" blocks? (noob here - what am I not understanding?)

With a normal block you have CPU die->IHS->TIM->Copper baseplate->water. A direct block allows you to skip the TIM and allows you to skip a layer of copper, sinking heat directly to the coolant. You also don't have to worry about IHS bow, or bad TIM spreads or bad mounts. In theory more efficient, Erik@DT claims it performs better than his Sniper block or the Apogee HD when tested on his 1366 rig.

A bit more risky when tearing a loop down.

 

[Makeroflostsouls]

I would leak test the crap out of that before powering up the system. That just scary right there ...I don't think it will work that much better since there are no fins to help with heat. can't wait to see the review.

 

[baldrik]

Yeah, I just don't have the testicular fortitude for that. Besides, I've got enough water troubles with Isaac right now. =\

 

[Cruiza]

I don't doubt that it would perform better than any existing block, but as others have said I'm not sure I could mentally handle it, haha.