Zalman waterblock in custom w/c rig?

[Zirax]

Hello all,

I currently have a Zalman reserator hooked up to an old 2500mobile and 9800pro. The reserator itself will be sold soon as I want to move into active w/c.

Now I have a spare cpu waterblock (brand new). What I would like to know is if it is worth using this block in a custom setup and how it would compare to say a DD water block.

The setup is:-
Opteron 146
X1900xtx

w/c components likely to be:-
Not decided on pump, probably the good alphacool or maybe iwaki
Alphacool NexXxoS Xtreme III
Alphacool NexXxoS NVXP-3 ATI
either zalman cpu block or DD

Your thoughts please? Thanks

 

[smids]

Is it the Zalman Res block which you have spare and intend to use? If so, I don't see any real problems. It might not perform as well as others but I shouldn't think it was that bad.

Forget about an Iwaki. According to Cathar's pump review, the AquaExtreme 50z performs almost as well as is one hell of a lot cheaper. If you do change CPU block, then on a budget, get a Swiftech 6002 or an Apogee but if not, then a Swiftech Storm or AquaExtreme MP-05 block (not sure which one is the best of them as there are several versions).

Rad wise, possibly a PA120.2/120.3 or PA160 if you have space if going all out - the one you have is fine also. Dual heatercores are dirt cheap and are extremely efficient i.e. more so than a 120.2 which is comparable in size.