Which is best block for GTX 680
- Thread starter bilko100
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I'd go for Aqua computer blocks to be fair, performance might be minimal, but if there is a chance of flaking or other problems with the EK blocks then A-C is the logical choice IMO.
EK really need to get these issues firmly stamped out or its going to harm business.
EK really need to get these issues firmly stamped out or its going to harm business.
I know I was just mentioning what OcUK had been showcasing as of late
They do make copper blocks, but often showcase the Nickel 'EN' blocks over them, by all means if a copper block is available then go for it, but especially when I purchased my GPU blocks, the only options they had at all were nickel based.
I got nickel and am currently quite worried about what coolant I am putting through them
I just bought an EK EN nickel 580 water block, and the sheet that comes with it mentions fluid. I shall quote an excerpt from it:
"Certain biocide additives such as copper sulphate, silver coils and even pure distilled water only may, when not used with corrosion inhibiting coolant, cause irreparable damage to the nickel plating due to accelerated galvanic corrosion"
Hope that's been of some use
As for the block, I'll echo everyone else's comments. Go with what looks nice/is a good deal. I went for the block I did because I wasn't too bothered about the block cover material, and it was brand new and going cheap on the member's market.
i would say go for looks
+1
The blocks from all the brands you can easily get in the UK are pretty much as good as eatchother
I just bought an EK EN nickel 580 water block, and the sheet that comes with it mentions fluid. I shall quote an excerpt from it:
"Certain biocide additives such as copper sulphate, silver coils and even pure distilled water only may, when not used with corrosion inhibiting coolant, cause irreparable damage to the nickel plating due to accelerated galvanic corrosion"
Hope that's been of some use
As for the block, I'll echo everyone else's comments. Go with what looks nice/is a good deal. I went for the block I did because I wasn't too bothered about the block cover material, and it was brand new and going cheap on the member's market.
You mean this thing:
Have a support ticket in with EK asking them to expand a little further on this, I don't want to end up like cleeecooo and be constantly returning flaking blocks