Best waterblock for Q9450 ?

[Soulkeeper]

air cooling just isn't enough anymore, any recommendations ?

won't be using pelts or anything, atleast not now ...

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
air cooling just isn't enough anymore, any recommendations ?

won't be using pelts or anything, atleast not now ...

whats the rest of your eq?

going for cpu only loop or the entire thing?

different blocks have different functions, so its hard to say one block to rule them all.

 

[Soulkeeper]

just the cpu

already have a radiator and pond pump

 

[aigomorla]

woah thats an old system.

probably for a system like that, something fairly low restiction.

Id recomend a d-tek series block. V1 or V2 is fine.

 

[Soulkeeper]

yeah my pump gets over 300 GPH forget the exact number, but it's atleast 300
the radiator doesn't restrict flow much

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
woah thats an old system.

probably for a system like that, something fairly low restiction.

Id recomend a d-tek series block. V1 or V2 is fine.

The fuzion? The only way to have it be low restriction is not to use any nozzles. The MC-TDX would be a lot better if you want high-flow, low restriction.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: aigomorla
woah thats an old system.

probably for a system like that, something fairly low restiction.

Id recomend a d-tek series block. V1 or V2 is fine.

The fuzion? The only way to have it be low restriction is not to use any nozzles. The MC-TDX would be a lot better if you want high-flow, low restriction.

fusion = bowed
TDX = flat

Bowed > flat 😛

stick with the fusion.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: aigomorla
woah thats an old system.

probably for a system like that, something fairly low restiction.

Id recomend a d-tek series block. V1 or V2 is fine.

The fuzion? The only way to have it be low restriction is not to use any nozzles. The MC-TDX would be a lot better if you want high-flow, low restriction.

fusion = bowed
TDX = flat

Bowed > flat 😛

stick with the fusion.

I really don't think it's that simple, Morla. Like many people I read Martin's review of the V2, and frankly I wasn't overly impressed. I know it's a wildly popular block, but I'd put my high-flow MC-TDX performance against the V2 anytime. 😉 There are also variables like mounting pressure to account for when the subject moves to flat v. bowed. And let's not forget that the MC-TDX is a fiddle-free block. It simply works, very well.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior


I really don't think it's that simple, Morla. Like many people I read Martin's review of the V2, and frankly I wasn't overly impressed. I know it's a wildly popular block, but I'd put my high-flow MC-TDX performance against the V2 anytime. 😉 There are also variables like mounting pressure to account for when the subject moves to flat v. bowed. And let's not forget that the MC-TDX is a fiddle-free block. It simply works, very well.

lol i dont doubt it HW. The TDX is a great block.

However the d-tek is more functional and multi roled.

Also step or bowed blocks make a big difference. It was the next step up in h2o right after you went mia HW. 😛

This is why most blocks now come bowed.


Im currently working on a step project. Basically making a step instead of a bow. I'll let you guys know how that goes when i finish the project.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: HardWarrior


I really don't think it's that simple, Morla. Like many people I read Martin's review of the V2, and frankly I wasn't overly impressed. I know it's a wildly popular block, but I'd put my high-flow MC-TDX performance against the V2 anytime. 😉 There are also variables like mounting pressure to account for when the subject moves to flat v. bowed. And let's not forget that the MC-TDX is a fiddle-free block. It simply works, very well.

lol i dont doubt it HW. The TDX is a great block.

However the d-tek is more functional and multi roled.

Also step or bowed blocks make a big difference. It was the next step up in h2o right after you went mia HW. 😛

This is why most blocks now come bowed.


Im currently working on a step project. Basically making a step instead of a bow. I'll let you guys know how that goes when i finish the project.

Don't just say "TDX" man, that particular DD block sucked HARD! 😀 It was a gimmicky hunk of crap.

More functional? There's only one function of note for a CPU water block, and that's cooling a CPU. According to Martin the fuzion nozzle's don't make a noticeable difference, beyond increasing restriction.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior


Don't just say "TDX" man, that particular DD block sucked HARD! 😀 It was a gimmicky hunk of crap.

More functional? There's only one function of note for a CPU water block, and that's cooling a CPU. According to Martin the fuzion nozzle's don't make a noticeable difference, beyond increasing restriction.

LOL i ment the MCP.

Anyhow, the nozzles do play a significant role if you have the proper setup.

On a 4.5mm nozzle i can pull about a 3-4C head gap with one without with good head pressure.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: HardWarrior


Don't just say "TDX" man, that particular DD block sucked HARD! 😀 It was a gimmicky hunk of crap.

More functional? There's only one function of note for a CPU water block, and that's cooling a CPU. According to Martin the fuzion nozzle's don't make a noticeable difference, beyond increasing restriction.

LOL i ment the MCP.

Anyhow, the nozzles do play a significant role if you have the proper setup.

On a 4.5mm nozzle i can pull about a 3-4C head gap with one without with good head pressure.

🙂 Okay!

The only review I've seen comes from a source I trust. I understand that you've had some personal dealings with Martin as well. Are you saying that his assesment of the v2 is wrong?

As you know, the pin structure of the v2 and the MC-TDX are very similar. I have substantial pressure in my current loop. My performance is REALLY good at idle, load and during pull down. I frankly don't see how the v2 could possibly improve upon what I'm seeing right now, bowed or flat.