[ot]thinking 'bout start producing 0.5mm thick black pvc plates to hide those circles on blocks... $4.99 each :)[/ot]
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[ot]thinking 'bout start producing 0.5mm thick black pvc plates to hide those circles on blocks... $4.99 each :)[/ot]
Hmm, if no incentive/response from EK, then i'm guessing it's matter of pride for them, as it might subjectively mean admitting fault/wrong decision, like for MS admitting that at least for administering servers scriptability and automating power CLI is required/important enough to implement it as well alongside GUI wizards and stuff (and it took decades for them to do so with powershell and alikes :/).
So it looks like most probably i'll have to buy block and try realizing some of DYI ideas of mine to fix looks. I wonder what shape would fit best new angular shape of block and mounting plate. Plain blank square imho will be a bit too plain :)
I don't think the new design looks too bad on the CPU block, Minus the ek logo in the corner. and the fact there is a circle in a hole, but then the other hole is between two circles?
Once blown up to the gfx cards it is ... just too much. is this Dulci EK? Louis Vitton EK? GUCCI!
edit: I do like the glazed look of the acrylic though. I would pay for a block that was this new one with just glazed acrylic and ek logo somewhere.
Well, just to chime in, I've been using EK blocks so far and has been very pleased with them.
However, these new blocks are just too ugly, so I will go for XSPC on my IB build, much better looking and from what I have seen about the same or better performance.
Personally I really like the circles(I always like being in the minority, I guess). I really like anything that is modern contemporary looking....:P. I am thinking about painting the circles in white on my gpu blocks I have on the way....
James May? :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by BringerOdeath
Thank god I purchased my ek supreme hf nickle with plexi when I did :up:
Anyone want to buy it for $400.00...j/k :D
Could have been a great block without CSQ. Now it is only a great performing block. Temps on par with Aquacomputer´s Kryos, flow a lot of better.
http://www.abload.de/img/120727001rui4g.jpg
win win would be just to sell both, classic and CSQ versions, everyone would be happy
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evantaur
I'm torn between understanding why ek wanted to differentiate themselves (most blocks do have that same "industrial" look just in a slightly different way) and who would cover an entire block in damn circles lol but being as I am all about performance, I will stick with ek. But we all know heat killer has the sexiest blocks.
Just design wise i like most CPU-360, DT Sniper, AC Kryos, EK HF, in this order. HK somehow looked ugly to me. HF gained extra in looks if was used with other EK stuff like gpu full covers/SLI bridges. For supremacy other components with circles on it won't help much, one ugly component is easier to hide.
It looks like this block is designed to be run with the two ports in a horizontal orientation. Can this block be rotated so that the ports are aligned vertically? I was thinking of using this with a Asus RE4 and 3930k.
Thanks.
Yes you could, nearly every block can be rotated on socket 2011 - however it may not perform quite as well because the channels/fins won't be aligned with the die as well. I haven't tested to see if the latter is the case though, chances are the difference will be small.Quote:
Originally Posted by D749
My personal statement regarding CSQ :D
http://www.abload.de/img/120804051jlu1v.jpg
Sand paper ?
i love this new desig...oh wait. :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by scamps
belt grinder - sand paper (280 -> 1200) - polishing felt ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by st0ned
@Evantaur
back to simplicity :D
Regarding block orientation: there seem to be differences in machining of the blocks
st0ned
MineQuote:
Originally Posted by st0ned
http://www.abload.de/img/120805004e7eo9.jpg
And on my 3770K I have better performance in vertical orientation. But the approx. 0,5° is not worth thinking about.
Now egrave the old EK logo and you're set. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by scamps
scamps: what do you think of setting up some service that resells "fixed" supremacies? Somehow i predict potential demand for such :)
I would really like to find someone who has the right machines for that. Really don´t understand that EK is not willing to offer replacements ...Quote:
Originally Posted by churchy
I was a Supreme HF supporter for a long time now, but I will never invest such big effort to make a block look better as it is again ... next time I will buy me another one - if EK sticks to CSQ clearly of another brand.
Even a small etched ek logo in the corner. Then polish it up. That would look fantastic IMO.
:up::up: Much better than the circles!Quote:
My personal statement regarding CSQ :D
And yeah, I bet Ek would sell many more if they offered alternative tops. But at this point doesnt sound like they are interested in customer input.
scamps: imho 20$ replacement tops would be really hot items made by EK themselves .. and indirect sign admitting wrong on design decision, +also will reopen flaming/whining along the lines - "you made such for supremacy, why not for <insert other blocks/sli bridges/pump tops>" thus probably won't be, despite very probable high potential demand by customers. It would be pitty for supremacy to win performance wise (but i somewhat expect it) in stren's roundup, as again users would have to choose performance OR looks, but not both in same block.
If they're smart they'd make a version with and without the hideous circles so the buyer can choose. I bet they'll stop making the circled ones seeing the difference in sales after a few weeks though.