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8-Ball · 05-19-2004, 11:43 AM

As I understand it, the german blocks haven't really taken off in the states, due to a conflict of philosophies with regards to how watercooling should be done.

Since most of the members here are from the states, you may not get much input.

With regards to the block material, 0.925 sterling silver isn't very pure, and the price is too high as a result.

You can get a danger den silver TDX made with 0.99995 silver which is CONSIDERABLY more expensive to buy than sterling silver for $125. By comparison, the aquacomputer block is ~$170.

Also worth noting that the thermal conductivity of sterling silver isn't much higher than copper. Pure silver is only about 9% better than copper, and adding anything in small quantities has a significant effect on conductivity.

It's a rip off if you ask me.

8-ball

05-19-2004, 11:43 AM	#3
8-Ball Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oxford University, UK Posts: 452	As I understand it, the german blocks haven't really taken off in the states, due to a conflict of philosophies with regards to how watercooling should be done. Since most of the members here are from the states, you may not get much input. With regards to the block material, 0.925 sterling silver isn't very pure, and the price is too high as a result. You can get a danger den silver TDX made with 0.99995 silver which is CONSIDERABLY more expensive to buy than sterling silver for $125. By comparison, the aquacomputer block is ~$170. Also worth noting that the thermal conductivity of sterling silver isn't much higher than copper. Pure silver is only about 9% better than copper, and adding anything in small quantities has a significant effect on conductivity. It's a rip off if you ask me. 8-ball __________________ For those who believe that water needs to travel slowly through the radiator for optimum performance, read the following thread. READ ALL OF THIS!!!!