Alphacool NB Waterblock

WoZZeR · 13 Mar 2009 at 20:36

Hello chaps

Late last year my CPU block cracked around the threads causing a near disaster and mucho hairdrying on the mb, it was an Alphacool XP Nexxus highflow bold according to the box.

I've just got myself a XSPC Delta to replace it and it looks nice and chunky.

The question is, should I replace the Alphacool NB waterblock? it looks very similar to the old CPU block and I don't fancy another leak. It's a NBX-12 if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

WJA96 · 13 Mar 2009 at 21:12

A Swiftech MCW-30 would probably be a decent upgrade to be honest, and it would put your mind at rest (it won't leak).

WoZZeR · 14 Mar 2009 at 08:26

It does actualy look like the only solidly built NB block out there other than the XSPC one. My only concern there being the support for compression type fittings. I shall have a nose at the technical info. The barbs are compatible with 8/10mm tubing (I am SFF)?

WJA96 · 14 Mar 2009 at 19:52

MIPS blocks are all copper or a mix of copper and Acetal if you prefer the black finish. They are excellent, but they are a bit harder to find in the UK and they are quite pricey (£25 for a Northbridge block).