New XSPC waterblock, The RAYSTORM!

[Rinaun]

RayStorm CPU for Intel and AMD
September 22, 2011

After many months of hard work, we are proud to announce the new RayStorm CPU block. It’s our best ever performing CPU block and in my opinion the best looking. We are aiming to get it to reseller in early October.

The block will be released in two version. The first is for Intel for sockets 775, 1155, 1556, 1336 and 2011. The second is for AMD AM2 and AM3 boards as well as FM1 APUs.

http://www.xs-pc.com/products/waterb...erblock-intel/



http://www.xs-pc.com/products/waterb...aterblock-amd/

We just placed an order here; it should be arriving fairly soon.....I'll purchase one myself when they arrive and review it

[lowfat]

Would be nice to see internal shots. It does look like they are using channels instead of pins this time around though.

[Rinaun]

I'm seeing some type of finned/skived copper in one of the pictures, but I'll ask the sales rep for confirmation.

[mlwood37]

[avddreamr]

Must resist...

[ying]

Interesting

Waiting for some internal pics!

[V I P E R]

raystorm-intel-61.jpg

[mlwood37]

The inside isn't the same as the Rasa. The base is larger and the cutting on the copper base and channels are different too

From paul over at XSPC on ST.











Got to say that's one sweet ass looking block.

[OC Maximus]

Me likes

[felix_w]

...me likes too...

[Church]

Hmm, posts here (and links on vendor site) somehow show growing trend in Liquid Cooling. It's more about bling now, not performance. No internal shots, no performance numbers, but hey, it has lights now! :/

[mlwood37]

Internal shots tomorrow there should be.

And yeh there is a trend (why else buy Bit's power candy coated over priced stuff) Woot and about bloody time ..... Performance is not gonna get much better than were we are so its about time we looked at presentation.

There are more people that Mod for looks and E-Peen than there is for performance. So simple if you want performance then get sub zero or larger rads.

Rock on XSPC keep up the good work Paul.

p.s they should perform better than the rasa but until some ones tests it we wont know.

[lowfat]

Hmm, posts here (and links on vendor site) somehow show growing trend in Liquid Cooling. It's more about bling now, not performance. No internal shots, no performance numbers, but hey, it has lights now! :/

Waterblock performance has pretty much peaked. I'd be happy w/ the same temperatures as long as it has better flow rate.

[Rinaun]

Waterblock performance has pretty much peaked. I'd be happy w/ the same temperatures as long as it has better flow rate.

Agreed. As long as the flow rate is better and does not affect cooling performance, there isn't much of a difference in each block. I do however agree with what someone else mentioned earlier in another thread: we should also be looking at how easy it is to install these blocks, as well as looks and pricing now that more than 2-3 companies make waterblocks

[Martinm210]

Ive got a sample to test but haven't opened it up yet. Out of town at the moment, but I can probably get a few internal pics for you this weekend.

[matari]

Hmm I smell a channel design similar to EK Supreme HF. And no a bigger radiator is not going to make much of a difference unless you are pushing your current radiator's limits. I believe their is a bit more room for improvement.

[VIP3R]

Looks Interestng.

Competition is good not everyone who watercools is in it for the same reasons.

[mav2000]

Looks very nice and finish seems to be nice as well...if its better than the rasa then it should be the top performing block right? The rasa was pretty close to the top dogs..

The mounting mechanism also seems to be quite good.

[matari]

The only thing I like about the mounting system is it simplicity. I bet it will be harder than it looks to install.

[lowfat]

The only thing I like about the mounting system is it simplicity. I bet it will be harder than it looks to install.

Mounting looks exactly the same as the Rasa. Which is pretty damn easy to mount.

[matari]

would look well in your current rig. Wish they would make an all copper block tho.

[bundymania]

I like the new block, except of the AMD Mountingplate

[ScytheNoire]

Very nice looking. Although would be nice if it came with LED's other than blue.
Good idea though for EK to avoid plating.

[bundymania]

XSPC will sell other colours for accessories

[rosco]