Quote Originally Posted by IanY View Post
He did say that he produced his block with one of the bases being appearances. If that sells blocks then all power to Swiftech, which incidently is a public corporation, and it is Mr. Rouchon's responsibility as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer to maximize returns for his shareholders.

I am just saying that my interest in the block is entirely devoid of appearances as a factor. I could care less if the block looked like the royal crown jewels or a collection of canine turd. I'm interested solely in its performance, especially the new placement of the barbs. In fact, since I do not like metal barbs, I may consider switching them out for standard plastic barbs.

What should I challenge him about? The use of an aluminum top? He's already provided answers addressing the quality of the plating and his rationale for doing so. I find his answers agreeable, and I'm sorry that you don't find it "satisfying." I'll just leave it at that.

Who says that he doesn't care what enthusiasts think? What am I? Chopped liver?!? Let's see. My collection of Swiftech cpu blocks... cpu blocks alone.. not gpu.. not chipset... will fill two shoe boxes. I believe that the Apogee GTX is fundamentally an excellent block, one of the best, if not the best cpu block.

I am *extremely proud* that Swiftech has not followed bling trends. I am extremely happy that Swiftech has never produced a block with a plexi top. It assaults my eyes and senses when a manufacturer equates his computer water cooling blocks with :banana::banana::banana::banana:ography. Its disgusting!

I don't expect anyone to agree with me, not a single individual. You know what? I really don't care what anyone thinks... not a single person, no matter who... I am who I am and I make my own buying decisions. I'll exercise my power as a consumer. I don't sway with public opinion like grass in the wind...

Oooo.. Cathar... Marci... Petra... BillAdams... Nikhsub1... Vapor... PhillyBoy... what do you think I should buy? Please please please... tell me what I should buy... give me a break... have a backbone, people..

And if I should not be part of this forum, tell me straight up and it'll be my pleasure to exit the stage via the left stairwell.

This whole irreverance is really really pi$$ing me off.
I actually agree with you (except the whole leaving part)....kind of insulted though, meh

Fact is this block is extremely likely to be the highest performance block out there and the plating on the aluminum should not be an issue.

If someone doesn't like the look, that's one reason to not buy it, but damn don't slander the whole damn block and company.

And yeah, with the CEO corresponding in public about the decisions that went into it, please show some respect toward him. If nothing else he is an XIP of this forum and is due respect.