which cpu block

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A while ago I read that there is not much difference in performance in different cpu water blocks.

im looking to buy a new one and was wandering if this is still true.

Ie raystorm and the new ek cpu block ?

One majour negative I have been reading about the raystorm is how you fit the block to the cpu, I have read it is terrible and sometimes does not even have even pressure over the cpu ?


Il be cooling my oced cpu as my sig.

thanks in advance
 
Not to much difference, I prefer EK myself I have the supremacy its been awesome no issues what so ever.

Rastorm I have also had and I must says was a PITA to fit, if you take the springs out its easier but it should be easy to start with EK all the way :)
 
I don't understand people's problem with the raystorm... I prefer the look of them, that's why I chose one over any of the EK blocks on offer and if I had to do a new loop tomorrow I'd buy another raystorm :)
 
the problem is with the raystorm it has a really really bad reputation for being a pain in the back side to fit. scores and scores of people complaining of many many websites/forums. a bit like the problem ek once had with there blocks corroding, remember that ?
Remember when ek released the csq designs there was also outcries about that, you either love it or hate it. lol
But yea I want to buy a new one and want the best possible temps for my cpu so I want the best possible waterblock for it.
 
Honestly, everything compared to the Swiftech cpu blocks has a terrible mounting system. But once mounted, you really don't have to worry about it for a long time. So I wouldn't really take that as a factor over, say, looks. Performance of all the top end blocks is pretty much identical.
 
I personally think EK make the best looking waterblocks, so if it was up to me I'd look at their range first of all and see what they have to offer.
 
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