(Teaser - Test results to follow soon.) Test results up!

[thehighlander1]

so according to the testing the xspc top isnt "on top" any more?!

[NaeKuh]

so according to the testing the xspc top isnt "on top" any more?!

no unless martin says so.



oh but he doesnt test anymore..

so, unless skinnee has a sample of both, and he throws both on his test, and says which is better, im not taking anyone's test seriously unless they present hardware used to take the test.

In actuality tho, you wont see squat of a difference on YOUR cpu end.

[thehighlander1]

In actuality tho, you wont see squat of a difference on YOUR cpu end.

what did u mean^^

[NaeKuh]

what did u mean^^

either top will get you the same CPU Temp, so honestly id pick whats cheaper.

[alejo]

I like the frosty looking acrylic.

[Bojamijams]

where's the EK D5 Xtop V2? *throws hissy fit*

Have you looked at DetroitAC's top on Overclock.net ??? Very interesting.

[HESmelaugh]

Quick comment from mobile: I don't know anything about pricing yet. I agree that the differences between the tops are mostly so small, that it doesn't significantly impact temperatures. Still, whether it has practical implications or not, I for one do like to see different components duke it out.

[SiGfever]

Yeah it does look like a performer! I won't EVER switch my tops though, I've got the OLD orange impeller DDC2's with the alpha cool tops, pumps have given me ZERO problems so I'm sticking with them.

Me too, the Alphacool's mount on my MM drive brackets perfectly and since it is attached to a 120mm fan they kill two birds with one stone.

[.Logic]

I like the frosty looking acrylic.

mmmhmmm, me too. Icey looking, makes your loop cooler

[NaeKuh]

well guys the TC is bigger.

It will also cool greater with less fan requirements.

So if your really after noise control, the TC rad is a no brainer, unless you step up to the 480.

[skinnee]

The top looks great and based on the subtle hints, the performance will match its looks. I can't wait to see the results.

Thanks for testing and bringing your results here to XS!

[.Logic]

well guys the TC is bigger.

It will also cool greater with less fan requirements.

So if your really after noise control, the TC rad is a no brainer, unless you step up to the 480.

Wrong thread NaeKuh?

[HESmelaugh]

Update: Test results up!

[.Logic]

Nice job, your work is very much appreciated

[MomijiTMO]

Thank you so much for translating it for us. Online translators suck. Well we have a new king

[Eddy_EK]

Sorry for spoiling your surprise... haha.. I had read your last cpu-waterblock shootout with great interest and therefore when i saw this teaser I decided to go to the same site to look around.

This top looks good indeed. But now the question is when will it be out and if there will be a delrin/acetal version....?

Hi!

There will be Delrin version.
The Acrylic version will have 2 LED diode holes.
The Availability 1-3 weeks.

Eddy

[HESmelaugh]

Thanks for dropping in, Eddy!

All three point you mention are very good news to me. :-)

[silverphoenix]

Eddy will there be an X-top version as well for integrating the reservoir into it?

[b@llz0r]

ty
great review

Its especially interesting to see the comparison of the different barb configurations (top/front)

[Xilikon]

Nice review, it's presented very well but IMHO, this present just half of the overall picture. The missing thing is the head pressure, which matter much more for everyone around here than flowrate. The reason for this is that it's generally accepted that when you increase flowrate, head pressure suffer and it's tricky to get both of them up with a design. The XSPC is the one which is close to the top in both areas.

At least, it's interesting to see the differences with the inlet on the side and this tell me that the stock top is the best if you want to use the side inlet. Myself, I have a DDC3.2 with the stock top because there is no much space where I installed the pump. I wondered for a long time if it's a good idea to get a aftermarket top with side inlet but Martin said it performed worse. Your review confirmed the fact.

[Sparda]

Thanks for the test.

The missing thing is the head pressure, which matter much more for everyone around here than flowrate. The reason for this is that it's generally accepted that when you increase flowrate, head pressure suffer and it's tricky to get both of them up with a design. The XSPC is the one which is close to the top in both areas.

I would assume the head pressure is nearly the same as XSPC top once higher restriction put into the loop.
At setting 2 and so on at the valve ball the 2 top have nearly the same flowrate and so on.

[HESmelaugh]

What would be the easiest way to measure head pressure?
I don't really have a budget for getting expensive testing tools, but if there is a fairly cheap solution, I would certainly consider it for future testing.

[sirheck]

What would be the easiest way to measure head pressure?
I don't really have a budget for getting expensive testing tools, but if there is a fairly cheap solution, I would certainly consider it for future testing.

Would just pointing the outlet straight up and having a tape measure
ready work

[Jiangxue]

@ Eddy: Thanks for the ETA. Will be looking forward to it!
@ HESmelaugh: Forgot to thank you earlier, but my sincere thanks in taking time to test the tops and writing the article!

[Eddy_EK]

Eddy will there be an X-top version as well for integrating the reservoir into it?

The X-Reservoirs will be also having new revision tops, even sooner.
This I can confirm in 7 days.

Eddy