Quote Originally Posted by Dark Prodigy View Post

However, I've noticed a very low tolerance for anything that isn't reccomended by the few knowledgeable people here or what brand has a presence on these forums (D-tek, Swiftec, Thermochill, Ek). Take a look at a "I need help with a new watercooling build" thread one day, EVERYONE reccomends the EXACT SAME THING for ANY build, regardless of the type of requests made.

Take a look at the galleries one day. The builds might as well be carbon cpies of each other. It is UTTERLY boring. I know what the build has in it before I see the pictures. There's no personality other than what the concensus is. There isn't an individual among you.
So for the sake of originality, one should recommend a subpar configuration to be purchased? You would find it ethical to recommend someone a component when you know there's another component that is not only cheaper but performs better? How would you find that ethical? There are people who come to these forums on a tight budget, state what they're looking for and hope they're going to be receiving legitimate advice.

You're implying that for the sake of "originality", those seeking help should be misled? Most people come to this forum to seek a means to an end, not to exhibit their personality through dressing up their computer with different components. I can express my originality through my own means without having to express/force it upon others looking for solid advice. I'd be livid if someone recommended me Innovatek when I was clueless only to find out their products were beaten by another company... at a cheaper price!



The funny thing is that most on this forum can agree: if for some reason, Thermaltake decides to put out a product that tears a new one into Thermochill/Swiftech/D-Tek/Ek/Laing by beating them in performance, we'd be quick to sing a new tune in praise of Thermaltake.

There's plenty of ways to express one's own individuality, but it shouldn't come at the expense of someone seeking help.