which is the best waterblock?

ROBOPEZ · 07-24-2001, 08:25 PM

would it be the swiftech MCW372, or the Dangerden Maze2? Or is there another contender i dont even know about?
I kinda like the swiftech model better because it has swivel quick-connect fittings, and they were the ones who first thought to direct the fresh water flow directly over the cpu die. (oh yea, swiftech has another monster of a waterblock, the MCW462, but i dont want that one, its too big for me)
It seems a buncha peeps here on this forum are partial to the dangerden maze block. I was just wonderin why, cuz i cant find a 'waterblock roundup' review anywhere.

platypii · 07-24-2001, 09:24 PM

Personally I have a Z3 Copper water block, and it's great. The temps are good, and the fittings feel much more secure than the maze. However, I think it would be great if someone did a review of the waterblocks out there, all other hardware being equal.

redleader · 07-24-2001, 11:53 PM

Swifttek makes fine heatsinks, but their watercooling parts aren't nearly so good. You won't be disapointed with the Maze2. Mine arrived today and I can't wait to try it out.

GuyBFF · 07-25-2001, 12:40 AM

I'm super happy with the Maze 2. I don't know if you saw my post but aparently theres a new version that every one is calling the "upgrade". Supposedly the 1/2" versions are now usually this unit, maybe consider asking about it.

Also a word of advice, use good hose. I found (by burning a 1.33) that although the four corner stud mount is probably the best, it's weakness is you can leverage / rock the waterblock easily with stiff 1/2" hose. Get some silicon if you plan on the 1/2" route.

07-24-2001, 08:25 PM	#1
ROBOPEZ Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	which is the best waterblock? would it be the swiftech MCW372, or the Dangerden Maze2? Or is there another contender i dont even know about? I kinda like the swiftech model better because it has swivel quick-connect fittings, and they were the ones who first thought to direct the fresh water flow directly over the cpu die. (oh yea, swiftech has another monster of a waterblock, the MCW462, but i dont want that one, its too big for me) It seems a buncha peeps here on this forum are partial to the dangerden maze block. I was just wonderin why, cuz i cant find a 'waterblock roundup' review anywhere.

07-24-2001, 09:24 PM	#2
platypii Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 22	Personally I have a Z3 Copper water block, and it's great. The temps are good, and the fittings feel much more secure than the maze. However, I think it would be great if someone did a review of the waterblocks out there, all other hardware being equal. __________________ 1.2Ghz Athlon @ 1.5Ghz 512MB PC150 SDRAM Prophet II Pro @ 220mhz GPU, 450mhz DDR 140GB RAID 0 (on a hacked Promise Ultra66)

07-25-2001, 12:40 AM	#4
GuyBFF Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Posts: 242	I'm super happy with the Maze 2. I don't know if you saw my post but aparently theres a new version that every one is calling the "upgrade". Supposedly the 1/2" versions are now usually this unit, maybe consider asking about it. Also a word of advice, use good hose. I found (by burning a 1.33) that although the four corner stud mount is probably the best, it's weakness is you can leverage / rock the waterblock easily with stiff 1/2" hose. Get some silicon if you plan on the 1/2" route. __________________ A7V8X Danger Den Maze II Danner Mag Drive 350 Heater Core Style Rad Thunderbird 1400 (Soon Barton) 512mb PC2700 CL2 Promise SX4000 Raid 5 w/256mb PC133 Cache 4x40gb Western Digital 7200hdd Plus More...

07-24-2001, 11:53 PM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Swifttek makes fine heatsinks, but their watercooling parts aren't nearly so good. You won't be disapointed with the Maze2. Mine arrived today and I can't wait to try it out.

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