The SEX factor for 4870x2 Waterblock

**soulesschild** · 03-19-2009, 04:24 AM

VS

I'm going to assume there's no performance difference between these two, or one that would matter.....so what does XS choose for my 4870x2 waterblock?

And it's also a crying shame only PPC has this in stock. They want to charge me 16 dollars to ship this thing. WTF?

**dr-** · 03-19-2009, 04:42 AM

well, for me, it doesnt really matter btwn e 2, coz they are both sweet, sweet blocks. bt if i had to choose, i wld take e koolance coz i kinda like e fact that you cld see e coolant under e koolance logo. inverted ATX anyone?

most 4870X2 pcbs are black in color, and e koolance silver wld strike a nice contrast to the black.

**Scubar** · 03-19-2009, 05:35 AM

If i had to choose i would take the koolance. That being said The EK Nickel/Acetal is far sexier than any of the other 4870X2 coolers ive seen. The XSPC is also quite sexy with the DD being the ugliest of the lot.

**HESmelaugh** · 03-19-2009, 05:57 AM

I think both those blocks look really good in their own way. Question is: Which one will fit the style of the rest of your rig better?

BTW: If you want to see the ultimate sexyness for 4870X2, check out this highly customized watercool block: Link

**~~b@llz0r~~** · 03-19-2009, 06:11 AM

+1 for another waterblock....

get the watercool 295

and a new gpu :p

**soulesschild** · 03-19-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by HESmelaugh

I think both those blocks look really good in their own way. Question is: Which one will fit the style of the rest of your rig better?

BTW: If you want to see the ultimate sexyness for 4870X2, check out this highly customized watercool block: Link

Is that clear POM? My god that's sexy.

**SNiiPE_DoGG** · 03-19-2009, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Gotta tell you,

I've yet to see a LC part that I would describe as sexy. You fella's need to get a out a little more often. Women are sexy because that's what I chose to have sex with. I've yet to see a LC part I wanted to sleep with.

andyc

+1 lol

**Tackleberry** · 03-19-2009, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Gotta tell you,

I've yet to see a LC part that I would describe as sexy. You fella's need to get a out a little more often. Women are sexy because that's what I chose to have sex with. I've yet to see a LC part I wanted to sleep with.

andyc

right on the nail

**faster3200** · 03-19-2009, 07:04 AM

I voted for the HK since I think it is the best looking gpu block period.

However, I would buy the Koolance since it actually has standoffs.

**HESmelaugh** · 03-19-2009, 07:11 AM

@andyc: I don't think anybody means to impy that they want to have sex with a waterblock. ^^

**dealmaster** · 03-19-2009, 07:24 AM

I like my XSPC block but it was a cheap date.

Originally Posted by mcoffey

oh i beg to differ with some of these guys

andyc

Surely the G1/4 fitting size and threads would cause them to rethink that. Right?

Right?

**systemviper** · 03-19-2009, 07:28 AM

I kinda like the HK, but if i'm not sure the HK design needs standoffs
But we have seen that some designs allow the mounting to bow the board and sometimes cause shorts.,

So if anyone has used the HK block it wuold be interesting to hear the opinion,'

Plus it would be nice to see the inside of the HK

.

**generics_user** · 03-19-2009, 07:42 AM

standoffs can be a huge PITA

alot of people on german hwluxx forum have problems with koolance gt200 series blocks as the standoffs are too high for some cards and temps skyrocket to over 120°

i'd take a non-standoff cooler anytime over a standoff one as i think that i'm not stupid enough to fail @mounting a non standoff cooler and it give me more control over mounting preasure

standoffs are overrated and can cause more problems than a properly installed non-standoff block

BTW: the heatkiller blocks come with spacers so you can chose if you want ultimate mounting preasure or safe installation

**NaeKuh** · 03-19-2009, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by mcoffey

You fella's need to get a out a little more often. Women are sexy because that's what I chose to have sex with. I've yet to see a LC part I wanted to sleep with.

andyc

cars can be sexy...

Boats can also be sexy...

Computers can be sexy too if your looking at :banana::banana::banana::banana:.

Originally Posted by generics_user

standoffs can be a huge PITA

alot of people on german hwluxx forum have problems with koolance gt200 series blocks as the standoffs are too high for some cards and temps skyrocket to over 120°

then they dont know how to read instructions like they dont know how to do proper tests.

Because koolance includes 2 different thermalpads for you to use in the application. So your suposed to use 1 and see if you got a good mount, if not, use the other.

And Dean told us this about 100 times on this forum and pointed it out on the manual.

Sorry standofff's are uber important. NO Full Cover Block should EVER be purchased by a noob that doesnt have standoffs.

This is my FIRM advice.

DD's look sexy when you have them in pairs also and have standoffs as well as the lowest flow drop out all the FC cards:

**veedubfreak** · 03-19-2009, 08:05 AM

Hmm, all 3 of my koolance 285 blocks went on without a hitch. Maybe its because i read the direction.

**NaeKuh** · 03-19-2009, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by veedubfreak

Hmm, all 3 of my koolance 285 blocks went on without a hitch. Maybe its because i read the direction.

LOL word..

**shazza** · 03-19-2009, 08:06 AM

I voted Heatkiller ... liking the looks of those, and it's good to see more options these days.

**NaeKuh** · 03-19-2009, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Again, if I don't want to sleep with it, or if it doesn't arose me, not sexy.

But I've been around, and have had the pleasure of being involved with some very beautiful women.

So matter of perspective I guess,

andyc

sorry id rather have that then a pretty woman.

Pretty woman tend to follow cars like that.

**generics_user** · 03-19-2009, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

LOL word..

that's why we've been using FC blocks for years without any problems until some decided not to follow the instructions

and the problem on german HWluxx forums was that even with the thick thermal pads heat transfer was so bad that users had temps around 100°C, so it's not a RTFM issue like on blocks without standoffs

**soulesschild** · 03-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Well if no one has it yet, I might just decide to be the guinea pig!

But seriously...why charge me close to 20 dollars for UPS ground PPC. You fail.

**~~No1451~~** · 03-19-2009, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by soulesschild

Well if no one has it yet, I might just decide to be the guinea pig!

But seriously...why charge me close to 20 dollars for UPS ground PPC. You fail.

Because it's PPC. If they didn't usually have stock of items that Sidewinder sometimes doesn't I would never deal with them.

I'm not sure why NaeKuh is so firm on needing standoffs, my EK fullcover for my 8800Ultra is still going and it doesn't have standoffs. I just read the installation instructions and I was fine(watched carefully for any warping).

Get the HK for the looks

**soulesschild** · 03-19-2009, 10:48 AM

Someone explain to me briefly what the point of stand-offs are. Easier mounting? Danger of shorting card?

**GameGuru** · 03-19-2009, 11:13 AM

I was just at that point of deciding between the HK and the Koolance block, I went with Koolance

**NaeKuh** · 03-19-2009, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by mcoffey

LOL...but I doubt your getting either if that's your only plan

andyc

uhh.. i have no issues getting girls.

Infact i used to hang out with korean actresses and actors and models in my earily years in college.

So me being single is more out of choice and greed, then not being able to get anyone.

If your talking about love, then no, i dont believe in love. But thats me. :\

Originally Posted by soulesschild

Someone explain to me briefly what the point of stand-offs are. Easier mounting? Danger of shorting card?

Wow i feel like im spaming this post.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...93#post3365293

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