OC3D Review: AC Cuplex HD, Swiftech Apogee GTZ and XSPC Delta V3 shootout

[PV5150]

With the release of some new waterblocks on the scene, we thought it was time to have a little shootout between the three new kids on the block, and a couple of the oldies.

Check out the review here

 

[llwyd]

Sweeeeeeeeeet review PV, really love the shootouts

 

[!TIMMY!]

Ive been waiting for this!!! Great review! I think I am sold on the GTZ! The mounting system looks great and it performs dam well

Thanks PV for making my day!

 

[JN]

Great review mate. Shame the Cuplex didn't do better as I really like the look of it too. Can't have it all I guess

 

[Luigi]

Yeah, It certainly looks the best...

The D-tek didnt do too well at all though

 

[!TIMMY!]

Yeah, It certainly looks the best...

The D-tek didnt do too well at all though

Remember that was the V1 tho.

 

[Bubba]

Just ordered a few Aqua-computer parts.. couplex XT DI cooler.. let's hope it performs better ..not that it's a big deal but ..

-Bubba

 

[!TIMMY!]

I have ordered the Swiftech from WCUK and its been dispatched already

 

[D-Cyph3r]

Interesting that Aqua Computer decided to stick to a very restrictive design... with the likes of D-TEK, Danger Den, Swiftech and XSPC all focusing on high flow rates and low pressure drop they've left themselves in the same camp as EK, a very formidable opponent.

 

[Bungral]

Great review PV... :worship:

One question however. Why didn't the GTZ get the best in class award as the Supreme currently holds it. By the results you got, it was stomped!

 

[Marcus]

Top job as always guys!

Bit suprised to see that the GTZ and Delta are so close to each other so congrats to XSPC for making an affordable yet high performing block.

Quick note about the 775 brackets that got mentioned for the Delta, we should have them available for retail in approx. 10 days time.

We've already made the proto and tried it, just waiting to get them back from being powder coated now. :yumyum:

 

[w3bbo]

Great review m8.

 

[FarFarAway]

Great review Peevs

Isn't the AC blocvk designed to run with their own pumps and a whole lower-flow system. I understand they have made some concessions to those wanting high-flow systems but afaik they are primarily designed to run in low-flow, restrictive systems?

Either was a beautiful block and gotta love XSPC's VFM as usual

 

[Bubba]

Hmm well, I hope their external kit (Aquaduct 360 XT MK2) can run all my blocks, or I'll have to buy an extra aquastream pump.. (going to cool: cpu, nb+sb, voltageregulators (x2) and 2x9800gx2 cards)... Sigh, I should have gone for the internal kit from the start, but I werent really in the mood for swapping case with my old pc (which is allready modded for watercooling).... Bwah.. we'll see

-Bubba

 

[welshtom]

didnt search very hard for the cheapest places tho did you :yumyum:

 

[AydST]

just a quicky, Swiftech have changed their packaging for the GTZ to the blister back similar to how the Apogee G T and GTX came.

Good review though PV

 

[PV5150]

Oooh nice. Thanks Ayd