XSPC New Water Block - Raystorm

[sheroo]

Indeed it does

And acording to the review it's the best performing block to date. Goodbye Rasa hello Raystorm

I take it that its now on your list for you upcoming water cooling project? What's the availability like?

 

[SieB]

I take it that its now on your list for you upcoming water cooling project? What's the availability like?

I have all my watercooling stuff ready exept for fans and coolant, i'm just waiting for the Cosmos 2. It's going to be a slow build over time at first i'll be using what I have now and slowly upgrading motherboard, GPU and CPU.

These blocks are due out in early October according to Paul from XSPC on the Specialtech forums

http://www.specialte...oduct-from-XSPC

I bought a Rasa off Ruthless but now this block is coming out i'll be selling my Rasa and buying one of these.

 

[dipzy]

The base is apparently is not the same as the rasa, so dont jump the boat just yet.

More P0rN

RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel)

RayStorm waterblock for intel CPUOur best ever performing water block, with a unique new look.

- Designed for Multi Core CPU’s

- High Performance Copper Base 60x60x4mm

- CNC Cut Acetal Top

- G1/4″ Threads

- 4x 3mm LED Holes

- Compatible with Most Compression Fittings

- Supports Sockets LGA775, 1156, 1155, 1366 and 2011

Supplied with mounting hardware, 775, 1156/1155, and 1366 backplates,

twin blue LED, allen key, and K2 thermal paste.

I love it, i hope its lga 2011 compatible.

 

[Murdolator]

Very nice looking block and the performance is looking interesting as well. I need to hurry up and start buying the bits for my new rig before anything else comes out and blows my carefully compiled list to hell again!

 

[JesseLactin]

3/4OD compression ready

 

[SparkleDJackson]

I wonder if i asked them nicely would they make one in white it would go perfectly in my system

Great find mayhem

 

[Game Over]

 

[SparkleDJackson]

I see what you did there lol

 

[mayhem]

Guys at OC3d Get a samples for review please. You probably need some other blocks as well wich i can supply for comparison (if you want) how ever i would need them back.

 

[mayhem]

Well there is a full review up and the Raystorm has simply topped the charts in thermal performance and low flow for its ~1 for 2011.

Well done paul.

http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/09/26/i7-2600k-cpu-xspc-raystorm/

 

[Authenticate]

Wow that looks very cool I likey.

 

[Azurite]

think il order this one. Suports socket 2011 also

 

[SparkleDJackson]

I do wish they would make ine that use white delrin instead of black with white accents on the mount. A plexi block top would be cool aswell. Might see if my engineer buddy could make the top for me out of plexi the exact dimensions. That would be super b.a.

 

[mayhem]

been playing with it.

Got a couple of issues with it but nothing that cannot be fixed.

Cons -

1) Back plates don't work with my boards.

2) No instructions (there has to be instructions in the box this is no good for new users and you cannot say download from the net because they may not have access to the net)

3) The plastic flexes if you apply to much pressure and this could be a problem for new users. Do not over tighten this baby be warned.

4) Packaging shoddy.

Pros -

1) Excellent temps

2) Excellent flow

3) looks really good on the bored

4) the paste included seems to be really good

5) looks sweet as hell with the Leds fitted how ever they need a dab of hot glue so they don't move.

over all though its a good block and works really well and the temps you get from it are about the same as the 370. I wouldn't hesitate recommending it to users if they are careful. If the issues above were sorted id be much happier though.

gets the "Gnome Approval Award" from me (7.5 out of 10, if they sort the issues out ill give it a 9 out of 10)

 

[computer/noob]

how well are the LEDs in, as in how easily could you change them to other colours as i would want to make them green?

 

[mrDMxtreme]

how well are the LEDs in, as in how easily could you change them to other colours as i would want to make them green?

yea same question (but i'd go for red LEDs)

 

[mayhem]

normal leds and you can swap them over easily. i used RGB ones just to see that they looked like.

 

[Cyanide89]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG... *drools* I want!

 

[daantjuh44]

That is one sexy waterblock !

 

[Grizzly]

Added to the shopping list.