Best cpu block

Mark This Day · 23 May 2014 at 06:54

Hi guys which block do u think is the best
under 100 pounds

TheyCallMeAndy · 23 May 2014 at 07:34

EK Supremacy.
But its personal opinion i like the EK Block because its so nice looking but!

deFiniLoGy · 23 May 2014 at 08:38

Koolance CPU-380i.

You can search for CPU block shootout in google to read some review, because apparently different blocks perform differently in various sockets...

E.g. Koolance CPU-380i is the best in 2011 and EK Supremacy is the best in 1055

GiraffePencils · 23 May 2014 at 10:21

EK Supremacy
get it,
love in
no regrets

BattFink · 23 May 2014 at 11:12

Another vote for the EK Supremacy here (especially with the correct jet plate installed)

ubersonic · 23 May 2014 at 11:15

The Koolance 380i is the best but the EK Sumpremacy is a fractional second (was beaten by <1 degree in tests). So get whichever you think looks best.

Remember both blocks need to be installed at 90 degrees to get the best performance (one hole above the other not side by side).

Mark This Day · 23 May 2014 at 12:55

The ek does look sexy

OLDPHART · 23 May 2014 at 17:10

Been using Watercooler Heatkiller for my x79 as my x58 used the same, but a improved design.

Can't fault the temps my 4820k:4.6 1.344Vc idle's no more than 2'c above Ambient room temp.

Ragnahex · 23 May 2014 at 19:05

you can't go wrong with supremacy block. I have 3 at the moment

tamzzy · 23 May 2014 at 19:06

+1 for the supremacy (cuz i have one)

Mark This Day · 23 May 2014 at 20:17

Looks like I am getting ek then putting my kyros in my old rig

pre · 24 May 2014 at 09:33

ubersonic said:
Remember both blocks need to be installed at 90 degrees to get the best performance (one hole above the other not side by side).

Is this empirical or do you have a comparison for this?

Jokester · 24 May 2014 at 10:18

pre said:
Is this empirical or do you have a comparison for this?

I'm on my phone, so I can't link it, but the likes of Bundy and Martin both mention this I think. It's do to with the orientation of flow channels inside the block in relation to the core under the heat spreader. It makes a measureable difference of a couple of degrees if i remember right.

pre · 24 May 2014 at 11:13

Did it matter what the in/outlet orientation was?

Jokester · 24 May 2014 at 11:29

pre said:
Did it matter what the in/outlet orientation was?

Yes.

pre · 24 May 2014 at 11:58

Can you did out the relevant details later? Thanks.

Jokester · 24 May 2014 at 19:54

pre said:
Can you did out the relevant details later? Thanks.

Here you go, it was actually Stren I was thinking of, but others find the same thing:-

http://www.xtremerigs.net/2012/11/09/2012-cpu-water-block-roundup/2/

zoomee · 24 May 2014 at 20:21

moonman also proved mounting most blocks at 45 degrees gave slightly better performance:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?285753-CPU-water-blocks-roundup

I also note the Supremacy was the overall best performer there, as opposed to the Koolance

pete910 · 24 May 2014 at 21:15

+1 on the supremacy too

pre · 24 May 2014 at 23:22

Thanks for the info but I can't see anything in reference to inlet/outlet orientation other than running them parallel to ram or did I miss something in that comparison?