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These two blocks are both on Amazon for a pretty significant price difference, but I can't seem to find how they are different. I would like to use one of them because I feel the rounded design matches my build aesthetically much better than a square block, though if there's some issue with them that I am unaware of I would go with EK probably. Does anyone know how the two blocks are different?

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The Raystorm Pro base that makes contact with the CPU is made from pure copper so it should conduct heat away from the CPU to the liquid more effectively and the fitting for the block is more "stealthy" with LEDs only lighting up around the center compared to lighting up the whole edge of the block like the Raystorm (Non pro).

 

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The Raystorm Pro is probably one of the best blocks on the market right now. Tests have shown the Raystorm Pro to be a few degrees cooler than the regular Raystorm.

I have a huge order at PPC ready to go, and I was originally gonna get the Raystorm Pro. The looks of the Heatkiller IV won out at the end. You really can't go wrong with the Pro though.

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The Raystorm Pro base that makes contact with the CPU is made from pure copper so it should conduct heat away from the CPU to the liquid more effectively and the fitting for the block is more "stealthy" with LEDs only lighting up around the center compared to lighting up the whole edge of the block like the Raystorm (Non pro).

 

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Thanks! Wait, is the non-pro not made of copper? I used your answer to refine my google search and it looks like just the top part is copper vs. acetyl. Well, if it's only a few degrees I'll probably go with the non-pro and plasti-dip the mounting part to make it pretty. My loop will be white so no LEDs for me, I'm afraid (though they don't look that good anyways, IMO). A few bonus questions for extra credit here just if you happen to know answers:

 

How does a cylindrical res actually attach to the case?

 

In your opinion, is it worth it to go with the pro or a different waterblock?

 

How the hell does a radiator mount. I was looking at some and this is making me feel stupid. So stupid. Looks like there are no holes in the radiator where the fan screws would go, so what hold it under the top of the case?

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My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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The Raystorm Pro is probably one of the best blocks on the market right now. Tests have shown the Raystorm Pro to be a few degrees cooler than the regular Raystorm.

I have a huge order at PPC ready to go, and I was originally gonna get the Raystorm Pro. The looks of the Heatkiller IV won out at the end. You really can't go wrong with the Pro though.

Yeah, it does look really nice. My build is pretty "curvy" (I just appreciated the curves on my computer. This is one of those sad moments in life when I realise I will be forever alone.) aesthetically (h440 master race!) so I thought the raystorm might look better.

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Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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Thanks! Wait, is the non-pro not made of copper? I used your answer to refine my google search and it looks like just the top part is copper vs. acetyl. Well, if it's only a few degrees I'll probably go with the non-pro and plasti-dip the mounting part to make it pretty. My loop will be white so no LEDs for me, I'm afraid (though they don't look that good anyways, IMO). A few bonus questions for extra credit here just if you happen to know answers:

 

How does a cylindrical res actually attach to the case?

 

In your opinion, is it worth it to go with the pro or a different waterblock?

 

How the hell does a radiator mount. I was looking at some and this is making me feel stupid. So stupid. Looks like there are no holes in the radiator where the fan screws would go, so what hold it under the top of the case?

Personally I'd go with the Raystorm pro as it has the guaranteed stealth look without the need to mess around with plasti-dip and painting. :)

Cylindrical reservoirs usually attach to the case via mounts that screw to the case and clip onto and are tightened to secure the reservoir, some have mounts on the top and bottom near the ports which also screw into the top and bottom sections as well as the case. Also their are holes in the radiator that just aren't shown in some photos. They are fitted in the same area you fit fans and usually (Check with your radiator manual) you can screw them in using the same screws to mount your PSU (By the same I mean type of screw) :)

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Personally I'd go with the Raystorm pro as it has the guaranteed stealth look without the need to mess around with plasti-dip and painting. smile.png

Cylindrical reservoirs usually attach to the case via mounts that screw to the case and clip onto and are tightened to secure the reservoir, some have mounts on the top and bottom near the ports which also screw into the top and bottom sections as well as the case. Also their are holes in the radiator that just aren't shown in some photos. They are fitted in the same area you fit fans and usually (Check with your radiator manual) you can screw them in using the same screws to mount your PSU (By the same I mean type of screw) smile.png

 

Radiators are usually shipped with 2 sets of screws. 6mm and 30mm screws. The 6mm are for mounting the radiator directly to the case chassis and the 30mm to mount (25mm thick) fans to the radiator.

Thanks! Somehow I researched all the advanced stuff and totally missed things like: Put metal into metal. Done.

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Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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