best vga waterblock recomendations

[footman]

this one : Swiftech MCW60 VGA Waterblock
or something more "specific", like this :Alphacool NexXxoS NVXP-3 ATI X1800/X1900

 

[pastymuncher]

If you just want to cool the gpu with a block and place ramsinks on the ram then there's not much to choose between the DD Maze 4, Aquaextreme MP-1 and the Swiftech MCW 60. There is a review knocking around somewhere that puts them all at roughly the same performance. I have two of the MP-1's as they are only £25.99 each and a tenner cheaper than the other two.

If you want a full coverage block then you have the DD Tyee GPU Block (£82.16), DangerDen X18 GPU Block (£86.24), Alphacool NexXxoS NVXP-3 (£44.99), EK-FCX1800 X1800/X1900 (49.99).

There are a few other full coverage blocks but the above ones are the best. That EK-FCX1800 X1800/X1900 (49.99) is very good value seeing as it is camparable with the DD blocks.

 

[4Qman]

I have 2 Maize4 Blocks which i think are perfect, Im also considering moving to one of the above which also does the raam. Too much cost IMO when a fan is fine over the ramskins.

 

[weescott]

Maze 4
Silverprop
Swiftech

They are all of a muchness.

Blocks that cool ram are a waste of money.

 

[Bundles]

Blocks that cool ram are a waste of money.

Yup, because if your GPU is hotter than your ram, it will heat it up and vice versa

 

[sablabra]

I've used the mcw60 both for my x1800xt 512mb and my recently bought 7800gtx 512mb. I personally would be ****** if I had to buy a new block every time I bought a new graphic card...

 

[Minstadave]

If you just want to cool the gpu with a block and place ramsinks on the ram then there's not much to choose between the DD Maze 4, Aquaextreme MP-1 and the Swiftech MCW 60. There is a review knocking around somewhere that puts them all at roughly the same performance. I have two of the MP-1's as they are only £25.99 each and a tenner cheaper than the other two.

I'm using the AquaXtreme MP-1, great block and cheap

 

[kleox64]

I've used the mcw60 both for my x1800xt 512mb and my recently bought 7800gtx 512mb. I personally would be ****** if I had to buy a new block every time I bought a new graphic card...

those all in one blocks need to be revised every time a graphics card is revised i.e. 7800GTX 256 --> 7800GTX 512MB --> 7900GTX so thats three blocks.

 

[footman]

If you just want to cool the gpu with a block and place ramsinks on the ram then there's not much to choose between the DD Maze 4, Aquaextreme MP-1 and the Swiftech MCW 60. .

Ive gone with the swiftech and the ramsink option....thanks for the all feedback

 

[R B Customs]

Avoid the silver prop blocks... ahve you seen the way you have to mount them
Danger den etc have much better mounting systems by far

 

[weescott]

Avoid the silver prop blocks... ahve you seen the way you have to mount them

I have been using one for years. Never had a problem with the mounting.

 

[R B Customs]

thats what i mean. compared to the danger den mounts. they dont look too sturdy

 

[Bundles]

thats what i mean. compared to the danger den mounts. they dont look too sturdy

Yes but that's not a picture is it, that's a 3D render of the block.

 

[weescott]

Looks can be deceptive. Once it's installed it's sturdy enough. Although if you don't screw it down properly then it can easily leak. But that's what leak testing is for.

 

[cypriobrit]

Polar Flo TT VGA block here. Great cooling and universal mounting mechanism means that you shouldnt need to change after you upgrade your GFX.

 

[sablabra]

Looks can be deceptive. Once it's installed it's sturdy enough. Although if you don't screw it down properly then it can easily leak. But that's what leak testing is for.

Huh? You don't have to mount the block for it to be leak proof. If so, that's a poor design!

 

[weescott]

OK then Mr pedantic. You have to make sure you screw the mounting screws down properly for it to be water tight.