Swopping CPU block

Robzere31 · 5 Aug 2016 at 16:01

Quick question, I'm planning on changing my CPU block this weekend from an XSPC Raystorm pro to an EK Supremacy Evo.

Just wondering if the mounting brackets are the same? I.E could I get away with not changing them & just swop the blocks over?

Robzere31 · 7 Aug 2016 at 22:12

For anyone who was interested the answer is no you can't.
The standoffs on the EK block are longer & a different thread.

Smffy · 11 Aug 2016 at 17:26

Indeed they are, the block heights are not consistent basically with all the differences in the physical shape and size of the mount.

something daft already!! · 11 Aug 2016 at 17:27

If it is any help, it's spelt swapping.

Robzere31 · 11 Aug 2016 at 19:36

howiepoohs said:
If it is any help, it's spelt swapping.

Thank you for that helpful insight.....

something daft already!! · 11 Aug 2016 at 19:37

You are most welcome.

peterwalkley · 12 Aug 2016 at 18:32

@OP why are you changing block ? I'm looking at cpu blocks now to replace an AIO and can't really decide between the XSPC and EK. Is the EK better in some way ? From the reviews, there really doesn't seem to be much in it.

Robzere31 · 12 Aug 2016 at 20:44

peterwalkley said:
@OP why are you changing block ? I'm looking at cpu blocks now to replace an AIO and can't really decide between the XSPC and EK. Is the EK better in some way ? From the reviews, there really doesn't seem to be much in it.

Purely for aesthetics. The EK has a clear top so you can see the coolant inside & with the LEDS it lights up really nicely.
Both blocks perform as good as each other.

peterwalkley · 12 Aug 2016 at 21:16

Robzere31 said:
Purely for aesthetics. The EK has a clear top so you can see the coolant inside & with the LEDS it lights up really nicely.
Both blocks perform as good as each other.

Thanks - was worried in case I'd missed something. Still undecided, will probably faff until an offer on one of them.