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  1. 12-17-2008, 07:56 AM #1
    IronWarrior
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    Can I ask which out of these EK blocks are the safest to use please, the Acetal or the Arylic?
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    Quote Originally Posted by IronWarrior View Post
    Can I ask which out of these EK blocks are the safest to use please, the Acetal or the Arylic?
    The black delrin top is generally considered more resistant to micro-cracks. I have a clear plexi that's been on my GTX since '06 without issues, same for the clear top on my bro-in-law's x1900xtx that's been on since '05.
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  3. 12-17-2008, 11:50 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by warriorpoet View Post
    The black delrin top is generally considered more resistant to micro-cracks. I have a clear plexi that's been on my GTX since '06 without issues, same for the clear top on my bro-in-law's x1900xtx that's been on since '05.
    Thank you.

    How does the nickle version compare as well and are you able to get full copper/metal versions?
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