Lol

I have 5 copper tops just in case I decide to use a GTX. I would not feel comfortable putting aluminum in a client build.

The Bowed GTX is a strong performer.

I have seen a very similar Galvanic Corrosion (often misnomered Electrolysis) in other "plated" aluminum blocks: specifically in Alphacool (read junk) GFX blocks.

Once the Coating has even the tiniest flaw the Galvanic force is so strong in mixed metal loops (without additives) that it will begin riddling the aluminum.

The large chunks missing are simly where the metal has literally dissolved into a chalky substance. The remaining aluminum is junk now...completely porous and lacking in structural integrity.

My god I love reading IanY when he's on a rampage

I should repost some highligjhts from his rebuttal...they about make me piss myself :