Swiftech unveils Apogee XT new flagship waterblock

[gabe]

A question for Gabe, since swiftech cpu blocks always show 1 way to mount them.

If the die under the IHS is symmetrical, then shouldn't mounting it 180 deg from how shown in the pictures be the same?

I just always wondered this, since it makes no sense to me, being only 1 way. Unless I am not thinking of something.

yes you can mount 180 degrees. there are two sides with 3 screws. as long as one 3-screw side is adjacent and parallel to locking lever, its fine.

As far as I can tell, you can use 3/4" OD compressions just fine if you turn the inlet plate around

correct

Is this also optimized for unlapped cpus as well? (Meaning HK3.0 will outperfom it on lapped cpu?)

YES. I didn't put that on the web page because it really is too extrme, but we tweaked the retention to compensate for lapped CPU's. Live and learn!!!

Wow ! Gabe, how do u think, will this new block be effective with upcoming i9 ? Extremely nice looking block!

I expect it to be, but who knows? until we test, we really can't tell.

Another nice one.
Looks a bit like my block design

sure does. very good job with your design

Most modern blocks perform differently when oriented differently. The difference is, Swiftech is TELLING you which way to do it for best performance while other manufacturers are NOT. You don't have to listen to the instructions and you will just get lesser performance, the choice is yours.

*ninja edit*

Unless there is a limitation with the block where it can NOT seat properly on the socket if oriented not as directed.

TELLING: yes, you are 100% correct. thanks for clarifying. there are no mechanical limitations in terms of install orientation. Just piss-poor performance (relatively speaking).