First Lets talk about the review.
A nice normal review up to the page 4. But then:
"Although there was scratch damage from the packaging, this should make absolutely no difference to the conductivity of the surface as they are just hairline scratches that the heat transfer compound will fill. I suppose you could take them out with some extra fine Wet and Dry sandpaper if they really do bug you, but it’s not a major issue."
Well that depends. For me it is a MAJOR issue, getting a waterblock all scratched because of bad packaging.
Then it goes ok until page 7... he should get it tested against a aquarius 2 or something like that, not an air block.
Page 8: Here is a proof that the diode temperature is not correct, does not state if a CPU is cooler with one block than the other.
Why?
Because althout the zalman DOES show a lower temperature, the SP-94 is able to overclock more, wich is the PROOF is is cooling the CPU more efficiently.
Page 9: bunch of crap... really.
So in my opinion, it isnt that bad of a review, althout it covers only basic stuff, probably he just doesnt know how and doesnt test better, wich is good.
Second:
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Originally Posted by spinky
criterias set forth
1) noise
2) ease of setup/maintenance
the LAST thing i want to do is butcher my coolermaster alu case. oh and it has to look good and not ghetto, else it defeats the purpose of me having a coolermaster case, i could have just gotten a ghetto 30 bucks case if i wanted ghetto
3) $$$
4) performance
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1) Very large car radiator, i get them free, dont know the cost, but would say low.
2) On this kit you have to insert tubes, zip-tie it, etc, same with this one, dont think it would be harder. Dont have to cut your case, the tubes go out trow a pci slot.
3) Etacovda gave a price.
4) depends of the sizo of the radiator you want to put/have space to. If you use a TIR truck one you would get close to ambient-temperatures. WAY better then zalman.
Disavantages:
-Harder to transport (althout Zalman isnt easy)
-Not... pretty.
Feel free to discuss.
Oh and best block? The swiftech one, then then maze 4. For the zalman with the small pump.
If you made the setup i refered to, use a mcp600 with a swiftech 6000. Overkill?
Thats me.
