EKWB review/ thought

[Jun Wei Goh]

hi does anyone here uses EKWB product i planning to buy a P360 kit from them but before buying i would like someone who already using their product to tell me he/her though of it how the quality,performance, experience 

Then also any problem etc customer service how is it all that

thanks

[Oshino Shinobu]

EKWB is one of the best brands out there for watercooling, particularly for water blocks. I have a full loop using all EKWB parts that's been going strong for 3 years or so. Can't say anything about how their customer service is because I've never had to use it, which is good, I guess. 

[Zwamdurkel]

You can't go wrong with EKWB, they're one of the best.

[Cruorzy]

First time ordering with them, seems like the actually take the time to have a good customer support.

I don't mind that it aint in stock, since I already noticed before hand.

[Jun Wei Goh]

On 1/24/2018 at 7:53 AM, Cruorzy said:

First time ordering with them, seems like the actually take the time to have a good customer support.

I don't mind that it aint in stock, since I already noticed before hand.

hmm ok but look at the part "refund you the amount you payed" should be paid lol

 

On 1/24/2018 at 7:01 AM, Oshino Shinobu said:

EKWB is one of the best brands out there for watercooling, particularly for water blocks. I have a full loop using all EKWB parts that's been going strong for 3 years or so. Can't say anything about how their customer service is because I've never had to use it, which is good, I guess. 

wow 3 years very good indeed.Now i will have to find a part time job and get a new case in order to afford it and support it

[Dan04]

Can some one help me so I have an nzxt x62 pump and tubing so would that be powerful enough to power an electric coolstream pe360 also what fittings would I need as I can't find the diameter of the tubing anywhere 

[Damascus]

On 1/24/2018 at 11:35 AM, Dan04 said:

Can some one help me so I have an nzxt x62 pump and tubing so would that be powerful enough to power an electric coolstream pe360 also what fittings would I need as I can't find the diameter of the tubing anywhere 

It would be powerfull enough to push through a PE 360 but the tubing will be tricky.  Best bet is to buy a few sets of cheap barbs or measure it yourself.

 

The P360 is IMO, the best kit on the market.  It comes with the bwst pump (D5) a great radiator (PE360) a decent cpu block and pretty good fittings.

[Khris]

17 hours ago, Jun Wei Goh said:

hi does anyone here uses EKWB product i planning to buy a P360 kit from them but before buying i would like someone who already using their product to tell me he/her though of it how the quality,performance, experience 

Then also any problem etc customer service how is it all that

thanks

 

17 hours ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

EKWB is one of the best brands out there for watercooling, particularly for water blocks. I have a full loop using all EKWB parts that's been going strong for 3 years or so. Can't say anything about how their customer service is because I've never had to use it, which is good, I guess. 

their customer service is very friendly.. im honestly amazed how quick and polite they are lol.

[Jun Wei Goh]

Ok then lastly I am interested in water cooling my gpu as well.The thing is my warranty is still up if I use now it will be void so I have to wait till the warranty is over.But by then I not sure if they still have in production Cause is 3 years.I am using a msi gtx 1080ti gaming x.water block also by ekwb

[Dissitesuxba11s]

2 hours ago, Jun Wei Goh said:

 

Installing a waterblock does not void the warranty as long as you do not damage the GPU. If you need to return the GPU for warranty, you simply need to reinstall the original cooler and return it.

[Jun Wei Goh]

1 hour ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

Installing a waterblock does not void the warranty as long as you do not damage the GPU. If you need to return the GPU for warranty, you simply need to reinstall the original cooler and return it.

but my gpu have a sticker on the screw saying warranty void if remove

[DildorTheDecent]

1 hour ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

Installing a waterblock does not void the warranty as long as you do not damage the GPU. If you need to return the GPU for warranty, you simply need to reinstall the original cooler and return it.

That's the case for EVGA, not MSI.

[Dissitesuxba11s]

22 minutes ago, Jun Wei Goh said:

but my gpu have a sticker on the screw saying warranty void if remove

See below. 

2 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

That's the case for EVGA, not MSI.

Thanks for the clarification.

[tarfeef101]

7 hours ago, Jun Wei Goh said:

Ok then lastly I am interested in water cooling my gpu as well.The thing is my warranty is still up if I use now it will be void so I have to wait till the warranty is over.But by then I not sure if they still have in production Cause is 3 years.I am using a msi gtx 1080ti gaming x.water block also by ekwb

They should still have waterblocks for that card (I know they make them cause i looked it up for someone yesterday... check here to see this yourself https://www.ekwb.com/configurator/)

Honestly I can say as long as you don't do anything dumb you shouldn't kill your card, mounting the block isn't really that hard. But i totally respect waiting if you want to, since people here seem to say MSI will void the warranty (I don't use MSI much due to aesthetics and the fact that they often use non-reference PCBs)

[Jun Wei Goh]

On 1/24/2018 at 9:01 PM, Oshino Shinobu said:

EKWB is one of the best brands out there for watercooling, particularly for water blocks. I have a full loop using all EKWB parts that's been going strong for 3 years or so. Can't say anything about how their customer service is because I've never had to use it, which is good, I guess. 

how about maintaining the water loop like for corrosion etc how deal with it?

[This kid builds pc]

I might not be too qualified to even comment on EKWB, but I feel that you can save a lot of money by going with a different brand(s)

[jasonvp]

7 hours ago, This kid builds pc said:

I might not be too qualified to even comment on EKWB, but I feel that you can save a lot of money by going with a different brand(s)

You can, yes.  And you'll get the quality you pay for, too.

 

The one very important rule we learn early in our water cooling adventures: if you skimp and try to save money, you'll pay for it in the long run.  Sometimes disastrously.

 

Pay the money.  Stick with EK.  They're the best in the biz for a reason.

[This kid builds pc]

6 hours ago, jasonvp said:

You can, yes.  And you'll get the quality you pay for, too.

 

The one very important rule we learn early in our water cooling adventures: if you skimp and try to save money, you'll pay for it in the long run.  Sometimes disastrously.

 

Pay the money.  Stick with EK.  They're the best in the biz for a reason.

I wouldn’t say the best but they are decent.

[Oshino Shinobu]

14 hours ago, Jun Wei Goh said:

how about maintaining the water loop like for corrosion etc how deal with it?

Best way really is to use a pre-mixed coolant. That way you don't have to use any additives as they're already in the coolant. 

 

You can't mix certain metals, so be careful what you use. It used to be a big issue back when watercooling wasn't standardised at all, but now days it's fairly simple. At this point, you basically can't use aluminium with other metals, but most others are fine. Copper is the most common, and you'll also find nickel plated copper, which is fine to use alongside non-plated copper. 

[Jun Wei Goh]

4 hours ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

Best way really is to use a pre-mixed coolant. That way you don't have to use any additives as they're already in the coolant. 

 

You can't mix certain metals, so be careful what you use. It used to be a big issue back when watercooling wasn't standardised at all, but now days it's fairly simple. At this point, you basically can't use aluminium with other metals, but most others are fine. Copper is the most common, and you'll also find nickel plated copper, which is fine to use alongside non-plated copper. 

oh ok btw the water pump connector is use the normal 4 pin connection(like normal cpu fan) ? is it possible to use molex?

[bling]

Are you talking about the ekwb d5? It has a pwm control, which uses the same 4 pin as fans and has to be plug in a fan header or pump one of you have one. You can simply leave it unplugged and the pump will go at a fixed speed, no need to a 4pin - molex adapter

[OzzyC]

my $0.02, mainly just agreeing with everything everybody already said

 

EK is a great brand, the kits are a fantastic way to start, especially the one you linked

 

I used to work at a Micro Center, they tend to have these kits on hand especially considering most ppl are now buying closed loop kits, these tend to be on the shelf for a long time

 

Do not run pre-mix, I mean you can, but its expensive, and the colored ones can gum up your pump, honestly I do not think you are going to get better temps from using some super duper high tech fluid. stick to distilled water and either a kill coil, or 2-3 drops of PT Nuke, I prefer the PT Nuke personally as i always got concerned with the idea of the coil some how working its way to the pump.

 

removing cooling as stated above can void warranties for some brands but not others, if you are really concerned a bout it or like me dont want to fight it, there are cards that are pre-water blocked, I use an MSI GTX1080 Seahawk EK which just means it comes with an EK water block on it from the factory so no worries 

[Psittac]

random experience I had with ekwb:  When trying to build my first custom loop I had an issue with gpu blocks.  I had 2x r9 380 nittro's and the configurator said it was visually confirmed to fit.  I decided to upgrade my gpu solution while the blocks were in the mail and bought an r9 fury nittro and ordered a block for that.  By the time the first blocks got there I found out the difference between reference board design's and non-reference, nittro being non-reference and not compatible.  So I now have 3x gpu water blocks sitting in boxes never used.  Since I live in the states the cost of shipping the blocks back for a refund would cost more than I paid for the blocks.  I can't find anyone that wants them so they're basically worth the copper they're made of.

 

with that said I still use ekwb products, I just don't put any trust in their configurator unless it is a physical confirmation for fit, and I do my homework a little more now.

 

edit: bonus content.  By the time the water block for the fury arrived my return period on the gpu had run out by a day or two.  I went to micro center to try an exchange however this was right when the 10 series cards were launching and they litteraly had no r9 fury's in stock let alone a reference board.  The lady was very rude and we got into an argument.  Even though I told the salesman several times that I was going to water cool the card, and he held up two fury's, one reference one not, I randomly picked one because I like sapphire as a brand.  Well in the end it fell on me for not doing research and couldn't rely on the salesman.  What really rubs me the wrong way is that the customer service should have picked up the slack but she refused and claimed there was no longer a sku for the return.  Only a couple day's outside of the 30 day return....... oh well.  (he even said that he knew about water cooling gpu's and his friend had two of the fury's water cooled)

[vorkuta driver]

On 2/5/2018 at 3:15 PM, jasonvp said:

They're the best in the biz for a reason.

Are you kidding me? 

Remind me, has EK made a decent fan controller? Or decent-looking CPU blocks?

[jasonvp]

10 minutes ago, vorkuta driver said:

Are you kidding me? 

Remind me, has EK made a decent fan controller? Or decent-looking CPU blocks?

Fan controllers aren't really the business they're in.  And looks?  Where do looks come into play?  Are we trying to win a beauty contest or cool our equipment?