Quote Originally Posted by Utnorris View Post
Waterlogged, I owe you an apology, I said I would try glueing the spacers in place, but got too impatient and just used artic ceramique to hold them in place. A little messy, but does the job. I did discover an issue and a perfect example of why standoffs are better than not having them.

Well, I installed mine tonight and I will need someone else to confirm what I discovered. This is a perfect example of why standoffs are needed, the backplate actually hits the block right under the ports on the backside of the block causing the backplate to warp. If you did not have the standoffs I imagine the PCB would also warp. For those that have installed theirs already if you could visually check just to confirm it I would appreciate it. Otherwise I love the block, although mine has a nick on the top of the block exposing the copper under the nickel plating, not a big deal and not something I am going to worry about, but someone needs to take a closer look at the nickel blocks before letting them out of the warehouse. Also, while there are enough thermal pads it would be nice if there was a little extra just in case something happens, i.e. you make a bad cut and an extra screw or two along with an extra spacer would be nice. Installation was fairly easy as long as you take your time. I did end up using artic ceramique to keep the spacers in place. I was going to glue them, but I didn't want to wait or mess with it. I haven't tested it yet, but I imagine it will do a great job just like other EK blocks.
Do you have any pics of the warping please?
So others can see exactly what you mean