EK apologises for sub-par performance on their Threadripper series water blocks
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Too bad, since they're nice blocks. You don't have much choice in the monoblock arena, if any. If Watercool started making those, I'd be all over one for my CH6 Hero. But EK monoblocks NEVER perform as well as a HeatKiller CPU block. Even their older Z77 blocks didn't perform as well as a straight up CPU block, but at least you got better cooling for the VRMs. Too bad you had to sacrifice CPU temps to get that though.
Eddie long
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I know EK have been though there troubles , maybe this is the sort of negative feed back they needed , to spur them on to bigger and better things
Thats what caused the whole problem. There was a big divide into "what" bigger and better things they should strive for. I guess some liked the idea of collaboration with Corsair, others didn't.
The_Governour
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Strange that this even came out Aproved. As anyone can see that the Threadripper CPU die is much larger than that.
Did they not make any tests at all? Or just slap a similar Evo block on it and give it a thumbs up?
Did they not make any tests at all? Or just slap a similar Evo block on it and give it a thumbs up?
AlienALX
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See also - the latter part of your post. They obviously weren't ready so just altered what they had and rushed it out.
WYP
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It is likely that they didn't expect fin coverage of the non-die areas of the Threadripper IHS would have a huge impact, or that they expected other block makers to utilise similar designs.
The_Governour
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Just comparing the pictures then its massive diference of surface area...
AlienALX
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I guess like some they figured they would get away with it. You can't though. Alienware had the same issue with their AIOs. You can't just rebrand for TR you need a new cold plate.
Kei
Member
Won't deny that the EK block is poor for a custom watercooling item but compared to the asetek coolers that can be used on the TR4 socket using the amd supplied adaptor, it's definitely superior.
Thermal paste application seems to have a fairly profound effect compared to normal smaller cpus. I got nearly a 10 degree drop by reapplying the paste on mine. (using the same method as the first time too)
Good news for me is that I would qualify for the partial refund as I bought my EK block in september. Had the XSPC or heatkiller IV blocks been available at the time, I probably would have gone for that instead.
Thermal paste application seems to have a fairly profound effect compared to normal smaller cpus. I got nearly a 10 degree drop by reapplying the paste on mine. (using the same method as the first time too)
Good news for me is that I would qualify for the partial refund as I bought my EK block in september. Had the XSPC or heatkiller IV blocks been available at the time, I probably would have gone for that instead.
The HeatKiller IV block for Threadripper is HUGE (and damn sexy too)! Watercool doesn't mess around. They're much smaller than EK, but they produce far superior products IMO. I'd be getting my money back from EK and going HeatKiller if I were you, assuming they've begun shipping the HKIV for TR.
AlienALX
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I try to keep all of my WC gear either Watercool. Aquacomputer or Monsoon now. Not even sure if Monsoon are even still in business tbh.
Arne Saknussemm
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This was just lazy...I saw the block and didn't even consider it for my build...went XSPC instead...was obvious which would cool better.
However, props to them...with cunning insert redesign and new coldplate...maybe they can retake the performance crown?...and get back a former customer!
However, props to them...with cunning insert redesign and new coldplate...maybe they can retake the performance crown?...and get back a former customer!
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