Help me pick my Waterblocks!

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Azuresnow

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Hello [H]!
I am yet in need of your assistance. I need to Decide on what Waterblocks I will be using. I want to do a custom loop for the processor and the 2 Gpus, but I am also considering a waterblock for the chipset and the memory.

Any feedback will be appreciated. Links will be even more appreciated. Also, recommendations of Pumps/Reserviors/Tupes/Fittings will also be kept in mind.
I am also trying to stay away from Nickel as I hear it can cause damage.

Current Specs:
i7 3770K
MSI Z77A-GD65 Gaming
4x4g G.Skill Trident X
EVGA GTX760 4G (I will be putting in 2 for SLI)
 
Cat1yst said:
Ek Supremacy, in the copper only option, is the best performance
If you dont want to support EK, theres always Heatkiller/Swiftech.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?285753-CPU-water-blocks-roundup
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Funny you say "EK is the best option" based on that one roundup...as EK doesn't finish first in any of the measures. But other blocks consistently top EK's, i.e. HK and Koolance.

Futher "Best" and "worst" are separated by 1.5 Celsius...or within measurement error or the well within the difference between a good or mediocre block mount. There's tons of options other than EK, and many perform better too...and none have the historical brand garbage of EK's QC denials and screwing over customers.
 
Skripka said:
Funny you say "EK is the best option" based on that one roundup...as EK doesn't finish first in any of the measures. But other blocks consistently top EK's, i.e. HK and Koolance.

Futher "Best" and "worst" are separated by 1.5 Celsius...or within measurement error or the well within the difference between a good or mediocre block mount. There's tons of options other than EK, and many perform better too...and none have the historical brand garbage of EK's QC denials and screwing over customers.
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How far down did you read? Delta T and RPI for the 3770k 4770k and 3930k were in favor of the Supremacy.
 
Skripka said:
Funny you say "EK is the best option" based on that one roundup...as EK doesn't finish first in any of the measures. But other blocks consistently top EK's, i.e. HK and Koolance.
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I am Open to other manufacturers other than EK. I Am also looking for something that is aesthetically pleasing as well as qualified for OC'ing. I heard Nickel flakes and that Copper oxidizes. Are there brands that are well known for their Quality control to deliver great products on the first go so I won't have to deal with an RMA or anything like that?

-AZS
 
Copper only oxidizes if there is aluminum in the loop. Nickel only flakes if the nickel plating process is subpar (pretty much only a problem with EK).

Swiftech Apogee XT is a very unique looking block, and at the minimum should match the performance of the HD.

For your GPUs, you can't go wrong with the Alphacool Nexxxos.
 
Could anyone recommend a mfg that creates a full wb for my EVGA GTX760? I know its compatible with the GTX680 WB from EK, but I am looking for another mfg.

- AZS
 
Cat1yst said:
No... Itll tarnish no matter what. If Al is present in the loop then you start to get galvanic corrosion, and quickly.
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Whoops, got the two mixed up.

Azuresnow said:
Could anyone recommend a mfg that creates a full wb for my EVGA GTX760? I know its compatible with the GTX680 WB from EK, but I am looking for another mfg.

- AZS
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Like I said, Alphacool Nexxxos GTX 760 block.
 
Cat1yst said:
How far down did you read? Delta T and RPI for the 3770k 4770k and 3930k were in favor of the Supremacy.
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LOL. Reading posts from the same anti ek guys is hilarious at times. Another cpu block I would recommend is the koolance 380i (love this block).
Azuresnow said:
Could anyone recommend a mfg that creates a full wb for my EVGA GTX760? I know its compatible with the GTX680 WB from EK, but I am looking for another mfg.

- AZS
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Which exact model? Evga has 3 different 4gb variants.
 
tonyftw said:
LOL. Reading posts from the same anti ek guys is hilarious at times. Another cpu block I would recommend is the koolance 380i (love this block).

Which exact model? Evga has 3 different 4gb variants.
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Based on the posts on the EVGA forum, all 3 use the same PCB.
 
Tsumi said:
Based on the posts on the EVGA forum, all 3 use the same PCB.
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Figured so. Evga in the past would use custom pcb's with the ftw versions but I guess not in this case. The alphacool block should be an excellent choice.
 
Thank you [H], I have decided on the Alphacool Nexxxos Block and backplate for my 760's.

What about a chipset block for my mobo?

MSI Z77A-GD65 Gaming. Any recommendations?

-AZS
 
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