So here is 3.4ghz @ 1.4v in bios (1.3 in cpu-z after vdroop) Ignore the cpu usage, that is just Vista dicking around in the background but if you bring up the task manager it shows zero cpu usage. I let the temps stabilize for 10+ minutes before the screenie.

I have a 3C cooler ambient temp this morning, the load/idle delta is 11.25C

This block means business.





There is no doubt I need to take a bit more scientific approach before I start to make any solid claims about how good or bad this block is, but so far things are looking very good.

I am trying my best to be unbiased and wait for thermal equilibrium before taking screenies but my methods are far from precise. I would be inclined to say that my 11.25C delta was due to cooler water temps, but the water in the loop is getting heated to the point where the fan is blowing warm air and the side of the rad is warm also, so I don't feel that water temps are all that different than yesterday. Plus I have a small loop so I don't feel there is all that much heat capacity.

I have access to lots of test equipment at work so I will try to get you guys some good solid numbers on this.