Best water block for 290x?

[Kushiro]

Ok, so I am going to make a custom watercooling loop that will consist of my CPU and GPU's, specifically an i7 2600k and 2 290x graphics cards. Now I used to have a EK FC nickel/Acetal waterblock installed on one, however unfortunately had to leave my w/c loop.

So basically what is the block that people recommend that would be available to aus? Was considering the XSPC ones as they match my color scheme, though I like the EK back plate better (just looks really good for some reason).

 

[Davva2004]

They all work the same in terms of temperatures, so buy based on budget or style.

 

[Kushiro]

which one do you use on yours? if you dont mind me asking

 

[WYP]

I use the XSPC block, It is a very nice piece of kit.

Having not tested any other block I can't say if there is any real world difference in them. Go for whichever suits you budget and style the best, water cooling is a very personal thing so go for what you think looks best.

 

[Kushiro]

I see, Cheers for the input, I originally wanted to get the XSPC instead of the EK but unfortunately the EK was in stock about an entire 2 months before the XSPC and my 290x was just begging for watercooling lol

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Aquacomputer has VRM cooling on the backside of the card,greatly reducing VRM temps for overclocking.
I didnt buy one for no reason....

 

[NeverBackDown]

Should look at the bitspower waterblock for the 290x. They have a black edition and its sexy as ****

 

[Kushiro]

Damn you, why, just why did you have to show this to me Now I regret living in AU even more.

Such a damn fine block, I dont care if its doesnt have LEDs lol

 

[NeverBackDown]

Sorry i only mentioned it because i don't know what exactly you Aussie's can get over there!

 

[Kushiro]

haha, dont worry about it lol, you didnt do anything wrong. Its my countries fault, selecting these horrible prime ministers and so forth (doesnt have to do with why it isnt available here)... Would be nice if these things were made available here instead of having to import, why is AU excluded

 

[NeverBackDown]

Small market though IMO with the heat there you would figure watercooling companies would be all over getting a foothold there.

 

[Kushiro]

Well I guess they dont see a large enough profit in AU to merit it. While I hate to admit it, I can understand their actions from a business stand point, as the amount of buyers would be quite small if even if they expand to AU, not to mention that a lot of the buyers are already resorting to importing from countries like the US, so they already obtaining profits from a majority of the buyers that they would have if they did expand.