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Dtek VS Dangerden

Yea, I know both are good. But doesn't a bigger pump make the DangerDen better?
 
a pump that moves more water doesn't necessarily make it a better pump, or a better kit. Actually i'd suggest the dtek kit. you dont get any AS5, but that is really not that big of a deal. If you check the options on that other kit you can 'downgrade' to a L30 (the exact same pump the other kit uses) and subtract $10. The l30 isn't an inferior pump, just newer and less 'tried and true'. There are some caveats though, the L30 is known to be a little more noisy, but i run one and have no real issues with it. Once you downgrade the kit is cheaper by $10. You can then choose to upgrade your block to a LRWW, which is basically the best mass-marketed block on the market right now. You can do better with a cascade (designed by the same guy) but the LRWW is nothing to sneeze at. It will destroy the Maze 4, IMO.

You dont get a T fitting but with a res, you dont need one. I'm pretty sure the LRWW will come with a Y fitting, but otherwise those 'extras' from the dangerden kit wont do you much good. Both come with pretty much otherwise identical stuff. The dtek kit might not come with clearflex, but i wouldn't be surprised if it did. Another thing to consider is that the dtek comes with a procore, which i ASSUME (i know the saying) is a heatercore. a heatercore will perform noticeably better than it's black ice variant.

Another thing that isn't really a big deal: the fans. The 'aluminum' fans are known to be great<-- fans that push a ton of air at very VERY quiet noise levels, looking around, it's probably one of the best air:noise ratio-ed fans. The sunon wont be a poor performer either though, sunon actually makes vantec tornadoes, but vantec just rebadges them, but i doubt that's a tornado... since i dont think it'd be very popular...

Anyways, I'm not saying here that dangerden is an inferior company, but i think the Dtek kit is the more complete, and well rounded kit (if you change pumps and blocks).

Should still come out to be about the same price.

Anyways, i hope this doesn't confuse things further for you ;D
Good luck!
 
Thanks a bunch. I think I'll stick with the DangerDen kit since it seems to be well reviewed over alot of sites.
 
I've been thinking. Would it be better to get the DangerDen equipment(customize) and get the WhiteWater block from Dtek? Should I use the Maze4 for the Vid.card or get the Dtek one as well?:confused:
 
uh... have you seen a lot of reviews of the dtek kit to counter the dangerden reviews? I think you'd be cheating yourself (very slightly, of course) by not seriously looking at the dtek kit. I think the dtek kit would perform slightly better considering the block and radiator. You dont need the T line unless you decide to run without a resevoir, and the Y fitting will (should) come with the white water block... so i dont really know why you'd be going with the dangerden kit.
 
Yeah, the "Y" fitting does come with the WW block. The WW also ships out with a blister pack of AS3. It does not come with tubing. The things I like about the WW are the flow impingement nozzle, thick plexi cap, 2 outlet barbs so you have an immediate low pressure after the block to help flow and the very easy to use mounting system. If you happen to have a Swiftech air heatsink, the WW's screws will go right into the Swiftechs existing mobo mount hardware so board removal is not necessary. D-tec had some early reports of poorly lapped blocks, but they have since corrected it. With any block, it's good practice to disassemble and reassemble it to insure everything is sealed and tightened properly. I'm very happy with mine.
Also, don't limit yourself to a kit when there are many other ways to explore first. You can probably do it a lot cheaper if you look around for each componant. I have spent about $150 total on my system and with the help of a window AC unit, I get full load CPU temps of 27* to 29*C.
 
I'd say go with the DTek kit. Their TC block may not be all that, but their spir@l is a great block for the price, and their whitewater block is downright awesome. I would have one right now if my motherboard had the AMD mounting holes.

As far as their radiators go, I have the DTek JR-120, and can vouch for it's quality and perofrmance. Great unit.

Both companies make great products, but if you go whitewater vs maze4, there's no comparison, it's a superior design.
 
It really comes down to your choice in which one to get. Both offer good performance at a decent price. If you are looking at the Maze4 setup versus the WW, go WW every day. I personally know Danny at Dtek and he's a good guy (helps to have his shop 25 minutes from me!).

If you are looking at the RBX and WW, make sure you get a good pump that outputs at least 300gph.
 
So, I know the WW kicks the crap out of a maze4, but anyone have any performance differences between the WW and the RBX?
 
Am going to build a Dtek system, and see how much it comes out for. The main reason for gettign the DangerDen system was because of the 380gph pump. I'll try and build a Dtek one with the same.
 
I don't think you will find a "good" review showing the RBX against the WW. Most of the reviews of waterblocks are so error ridden you end up with false results.

You will be happy with either choice but I'd spend my money at Dtek just because they are an upfront company. I have the WW, 1050 pump and Dteks new radiator. My temps are great but more so, my overclock is higher.
 
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