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Hi guys, i'll build my first loop, but i don't choose cpu waterblock yet. What CPU water block do you recommend?

I use intel, and maybe too use intel in future upgrades. Personally i like these.

 

- EK-Supremacy (copper+plexi) http://bit.ly/190tpxf

- Koolance 380 http://bit.ly/16QSzuw

- Watercool Heatkiller 3.0 LT http://bit.ly/1fj3vX1

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The Koolance block. I like Koolance as a brand and think they make excellent products

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between the 3 I am more familiar with EK stuff they make great waterblocks, sadly I am not a expert at this sort of thing so my advice to you is go with the brands that are trusted.

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Koolance got you covered

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Just get whatever looks best to you. There is little to no performance difference between blocks. Just avoid block that are confirmed to be bad. Personally I like the Swiftech Apogee HD, becuase if it's clean look. 

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Watercooling is all about aesthetics. All of those blocks perform relatively close to one another. Just pick the block that compliments your other components, blocks, etc and you personally find the most appealing.

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Watercooling is all about aesthetics. All of those blocks perform relatively close to one another. Just pick the block that compliments your other components, blocks, etc and you personally find the most appealing.

Not exactly, some blocks have more performance (capacity dissipate heat) depending of the material of the base plate, the microchannels, the top, and other factors.

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Not exactly, some blocks have more performance (capacity dissipate heat) depending of the material of the base plate, the microchannels, the top, and other factors.

No one really cares, cause these difference add up to 1-3C in variation of performance from one another. It's all about aesthetics, nothing more nothing less.

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No one really cares, cause these difference add up to 1-3C in variation of performance from one another. It's all about aesthetics, nothing more nothing less.

To my yes! those 3 degrees can be the difference if I have or not to modify the voltage at time to do OC. 

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To my yes! those 3 degrees can be the difference if I have or not to modify the voltage at time to do OC.

How bad are your temps to be that concerned about voltage when watercooling?

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How bad are your temps to be that concerned about voltage when watercooling?

The minimum temperature in the mornings (10am-12pm) is around 80°

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The minimum temperature in the mornings (10am-12pm) is around 80°

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I own the 380i,

 

I saw some reviews and was the best block at the moment.

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Hi guys, i'll build my first loop, but i don't choose cpu waterblock yet. What CPU water block do you recommend?

I use intel, and maybe too use intel in future upgrades. Personally i like these.

 

- EK-Supremacy (copper+plexi) http://bit.ly/190tpxf

- Koolance 380 http://bit.ly/16QSzuw

- Watercool Heatkiller 3.0 LT http://bit.ly/1fj3vX1

What CPU are you using?

 

You will find this helpful: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?285753-CPU-water-blocks-roundup

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