I think some of us are missing the larger picture here - there's no point in trying to stop debate by saying that it is pointless because we'll be replacing the blocks soon anyway.
What about long-term use? I don't understand this point of view - maybe i wasn't brought up to think everything is expendable, but i think its good that the collective knowledge of the cooling gurus is being applied here rather than in threads asking which is the best waterblock for fifty dollars.
I'm honored that my topic has garnered so many replies, and understand a lot more about the science behind all this than i did before.
