Quote Originally Posted by Gir92 View Post
I think a large part of the problem is people recommending parts that THEY like and that they think are the best. When someone is asking for advice, you need to take a step back and consider what is best for their situation, not yours.

Another issue that really ticks me off is the fanoyism. There is such thing as brand loyalty that is not fanboyism. For example, I have a brand loyalty to swiftech because I own many of their products and they have never failed on me. But if someone asks for a list of parts, I will tell them in a heart beat if they need to go with a PA or BI GTX rad.

The fact that if EK or Bitspower (sorry to pick on names, but I need to make a point) makes a mistake, then they are praised for coming out and admitting it. However, if Swiftech or DangerDen make a mistake, then God help them. You know that they will be slaughtered by the parts of the XS masses that love to join on bandwagons. You can be loyal to a brand but still keep it civil and just. Just because you like one brand over another doesn't give you the right to blindly beat down the company you don't like.
Very well said!
Here's my overall take;
With the exception of the Aluminum Koolance and others that use Aluminum, I see most of the water blocks as pretty damned close.. Yea, some are a shade better than others but if you buy one of the top ones odds are you'll be happy.
Then the Rads, never owned a Thermochill rad but enough people that I know and respect do praise them so they must be good.
I have a ST MCR320 that handles 2 HOT clovertowns and has done it well for a year so thats also good in my opinion.
A lot of the issues are based on looks and looks are subjective just like what you like in music.
To me if it works in the "good" range, is easy to install and most important, lasts, then it's a good investment.
Then you look at manufacturer support.
Add all the factors up and you can make good decisions.