aquacomputer 8800 blocks

[pete]

planning on new 8800 card prob gainward 8800gts golden sample-undecided about which block. I like EK polished, DD bit too pricey but had a look at aqua computers. opinions please.

 

[FarFarAway]

Depends on what diameter you are going for on your water loop. Aquacomputer tends to be good for the smaller bore systems, whereas myself (with 1/2" ID) would definately go for an EK or DD block

 

[MrToad]

If my memory serves my well the Aquacomputer block is made of aluminium.

I'm quite new to watercooling, and what I don't know fills entire libraries, but I do remember that copper, aluminium and water don't mix well unless you throw a fourth player in the mix.

Elaborated: Copper eats aluminium unless you add some sort of catalytic to the fluid in your loop. I've read somewhere Zerex can work.

 

[NickS]

Depends on what diameter you are going for on your water loop. Aquacomputer tends to be good for the smaller bore systems, whereas myself (with 1/2" ID) would definately go for an EK or DD block

I agree. While the EK blocks are amazing, especially price : performance, a standalone GPU block with multiple heatsinks and a fan blowing towards the card. on the card will always get you max OC

 

[FarFarAway]

Zerex can work indeed.

Are you after a full-cover (pretty, decent performance) or a block only and some RAMsinks (not so pretty, better performance)?

 

[pete]

small bore tubing 10mm,the rest of blocks alphacool,fluid xp in use,it would be 1 complete cooler.my nexxos gpu cooler had to rma due to corrosion (verdi green internally).i know alphacool will be releasing new cooler to do 8800,very thin looking.still leaning towards ek.

 

[FarFarAway]

EK are very nice but more effective in higher flow situations. If you can wait for Alphacool then I would, review should be forthcoming hopefully on release.

Having said that, aquacomputer are a pretty popular make

 

[pete]

thanks no hurry,will wait for reviews on a-cool and see if any posts on how aqua- blocks perform

 

[FarFarAway]

The peeps @ bit-tech really like aquacomputer stuff

It's just a little expensive for what it is imo

 

[pete]

never used any before.point taken over cost.