Posted January 7, 2015 Hey everyone, Happy new year to all. In the last year I started working for a German computer store on Weekends. My Boss wants me to build a custom water cooled PC for show in the shop. He asked me to use EK blocks because they're in in huge amounts in stock. What are your experiences with ek stuff? And wich block will work best for a 5960X or has the best performance in general? And what is your opinion on their 5,25" bay pump-resirvoir combo unit?? I thinks it is interesting. Linus may should test it. I would appreciate it! Thanks for constructive tips! Yours Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 EK makes amazing products, there is a reason EVGA goes to EK for their hydrocopper cards. Have no fears about EK, their stuff is the tits RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo) This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 Author Thanks but I'm really interested in answers to this questions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 EK makes amazing products, there is a reason EVGA goes to EK for their hydrocopper cards. Have no fears about EK, their stuff is the tits They go to Swiftech..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 They go to Swiftech..... http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/EVGA-Hydro-Copper-GTX-980-Water-Block-Early-Performance-Testing RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo) This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Posted January 7, 2015 http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/EVGA-Hydro-Copper-GTX-980-Water-Block-Early-Performance-Testing They switched for the 900 series I guess but they havent always gone to EK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 EK makes very good products that are very well built. If you are looking into CPU blocks the EK Supremacy EVO is your best choice. My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6" "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/ "The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/ *Riptide Customs* " We sleeve PSU cables " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 Hey everyone, Happy new year to all. In the last year I started working for a German computer store on Weekends. My Boss wants me to build a custom water cooled PC for show in the shop. He asked me to use EK blocks because they're in in huge amounts in stock. What are your experiences with ek stuff? And wich block will work best for a 5960X or has the best performance in general? And what is your opinion on their 5,25" bay pump-resirvoir combo unit?? I thinks it is interesting. Linus may should test it. I would appreciate it! Thanks for constructive tips! Yours Christian The Supremacy EVO CPU Block is an awesome performer on pretty much every CPU. Here's a review to show you some results. http://www.xtremerigs.net/2014/08/27/ek-supremacy-evo/ 5.25" bay pump-res are nice units but personnally, if you have the space inside the case you choose some pump-tube res looks better but it becomes a personnal preference. On a performance level it's pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 The switched for the 900 series I guess but the havent always gone to EK http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2989-KR The Hydro Copper 980 also uses EK, unless there's multiple variants. Intel Core i7-5820K (4.4 GHz) | Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB | 2x 360mm Custom Loop (Noctua iPPC) | ASRock X99 Extreme6 | Samsung 840 EVO 250GB | Fractal Design Define S | Corsair HX750 | Windows 10 | Corsair M65 RGB PRO | Corsair K70 RGB LUX (CherryMX Brown) | Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro & Creative Sound Blaster Z | Nexus 6P (32GB Aluminium) | Check out my setup: Project Kalte Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 The Supremacy EVO CPU Block is an awesome performer on pretty much every CPU. Here's a review to show you some results. http://www.xtremerigs.net/2014/08/27/ek-supremacy-evo/ 5.25" bay pump-res are nice units but personnally, if you have the space inside the case you choose some pump-tube res looks better but it becomes a personnal preference. On a performance level it's pretty close. I'm sorry luc. I know EKWB is an awesome company but you're basically ALWAYS biased... OT: Yes EK makes really nice products, I dislike the cirlces design though, also they can be a little bit pricey. Interested in Business and Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 Author @LinusTech Maybe Linus can test the combo unit. I Think this is a good option in smaller cases and I'd like to see his opinion as well. Has anyone used them? (Combo unit) I'm also interest for Ek for my private rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 I dislike the cirlces design though, also they can be a little bit pricey. EK does make a clean SCQ design that does not have the circles. I do agree though I always chose the Clean CSQ over the original CSQ design. My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6" "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/ "The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/ *Riptide Customs* " We sleeve PSU cables " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 EK does make a clean SCQ design that does not have the circles. I do agree though I always chose the Clean CSQ over the original CSQ design. I know that. Just said I didn't like the circle design that's all. Interested in Business and Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 I know that. Just said I didn't like the circle design that's all. I figured lol, just wanted to comment on your post, so others that read the thread that are just starting out learning about custom loops, know that there is also a clean CSQ design out as well. My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6" "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/ "The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/ *Riptide Customs* " We sleeve PSU cables " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 7, 2015 @LinusTech Maybe Linus can test the combo unit. I Think this is a good option in smaller cases and I'd like to see his opinion as well. Has anyone used them? (Combo unit) I'm also interest for Ek for my private rig. There isn't anything else to add as far as opinions go. Bay Res are nice because they take up less room but are a pain to fill because of their location. Since you said its a show room PC I would use a tube as it looks better to me as far as appearances go and you don't have to worry about temperatures or functionality because its not used in the same manner as a personal PC. So for those reasons I would pick Tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 I'm sorry luc. I know EKWB is an awesome company but you're basically ALWAYS biased... OT: Yes EK makes really nice products, I dislike the cirlces design though, also they can be a little bit pricey. I'm not sure I understand why you did this reply.... Where in my answer did I sounded biased? also was it necessary to scream ALWAYS at me??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 I'm not sure I understand why you did this reply.... Where in my answer did I sounded biased? also was it necessary to scream ALWAYS at me??? Haha clearly you're new to the forum. Interested in Business and Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 Haha clearly you're new to the forum. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 :huh: 99% sarcasm. 1% realness. Interested in Business and Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 The Supremacy EVO CPU Block is an awesome performer on pretty much every CPU. Here's a review to show you some results. http://www.xtremerigs.net/2014/08/27/ek-supremacy-evo/ 5.25" bay pump-res are nice units but personnally, if you have the space inside the case you choose some pump-tube res looks better but it becomes a personnal preference. On a performance level it's pretty close. Here is a chart with a few more CPUs (for socket 2011) taken from overclock.net made by Moonmanovich One thing for OP to note is that most CPU blocks perform very very close to each other. At the end of the day if your CPU is running at dangerous temps, running 3C higher or lower will still be considered dangerous/uncomfortable. The only time it will make a difference is when you go for a significantly worse performing block. For example the EK Supreme LTX vs. the EK Supremacy EVO. It's usually best to go with what looks best and buy better TIM if you want a temperature improvement. That can also cause a 3C difference in CPU temps. If the Evo is your style go for it. It is also very much a case of, you get what you pay for. In regards to tube vs. bay don't forget that it's easier to bleed the loop with a tube res. Something that can be really important when building a loop your first time. A bay res will look much better if you have a small window in the side panel or maybe even no window. Feel free to PM for any water-cooling questions. Check out my profile for more ways to contact me. Add me to your circles on Google+ here or you can follow me on twitter @deadfire19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 8, 2015 I'm not sure I understand why you did this reply.... Where in my answer did I sounded biased? also was it necessary to scream ALWAYS at me??? I think what he means is that you work for EK, but I think EK blocks are awesome.You should release a waterblock for the Asus X99 WS-E... I'm Batman! Steam: Rukiri89 | uPlay: Rukiri89 | Origin: XxRukiriXx | Xbox LIVE: XxRUKIRIxX89 | PSN: Ericks1989 | Nintendo Network ID: Rukiri Project Xenos: Motherboard: MSI Z170a M9 ACK | CPU: i7 6700k | Ram: G.Skil TridentZ 16GB 3000mhz | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 850w G2 | Case: Caselabs SMA8 | Cooling: Custom Loop | Still in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 9, 2015 I think what he means is that you work for EK, but I think EK blocks are awesome. You should release a waterblock for the Asus X99 WS-E... I would be surprised to see a block for this board in the future. It was ruled out when they made the mosfet block for a bunch of other X99 Asus board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 25, 2015 I have always used EK.... Wink wink EK Luc Nah the only issue I have had with EK is the lack of chipset and mosfet coolers for the boards I buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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