Do You Want to Fullcover WaterBlock for P55?

[Antioch]

I'm not getting into the argument other than to make the following observation.

It *may* be the case that manufacturers view the P55 market as a "mainstream" market in which they will not make any sales. However, it may also be the case that full-cover blocks for P55 boards are not entirely viable.

The reason full cover blocks on P45 and X58 boards are so popular is because it became a chore to route tubing between 2 MOSFET blocks, a NB block, and a SB block (or.. bling, whichever you prefer). However, with the advent of P55 boards there is no longer a NB to cool. This leaves the MOSFETs and the SB - between which there is quite a large distance. Seeing as how the SB doesn't really need cooling (and may see a RISE in temps from relatively hotter loop water) manufacturers may have decided that full-cover blocks were unnecessary in this case.

It would seem that this theory fits the facts based on EK's P55 block set. This set includes an L shaped MOSFET block that eliminates the need for 2 MOSFET blocks, giving a "fullcover" feel. It also includes a SB block. I have this set and have been wondering A) Is it even WORTH cooling the SB? and B) How the hell will I be able to efficiently and cleanly stretch my tubing route all the way over to the SB?

The fullcover argument will die in a processor generation anyways. The NB is gone and the SB is soon to be swallowed up, leaving nothing but the MOSFETs... Enjoy your fullcover bling while it lasts.

[eth0s]

The fullcover argument will die in a processor generation anyways. The NB is gone and the SB is soon to be swallowed up, leaving nothing but the MOSFETs... Enjoy your fullcover bling while it lasts.

Yes! All hail the coming of the age of the common man! Well not so fast: even though the NB & SB will be gone (good riddance), there will always be some kind of bling to separate the top-tier people from the rest of the people, you can be sure of that! Dunno what it will be, maybe a solid diamond cpu block*, who knows, but there will be something, you can bet on it.

@NaeKuh: Sorry for saying you were "wrong", because technically it is a matter of opinion, and you can't really be wrong. And you are right, I should get a custom water block some day, because I luvs me them DFI mobo's and having a full coverage block would be totally sweet. (But only if I can get mine etched with a unicorn.)




*think a diamond water block is crazy? Crazy awesome is what it would be: Diamond has thermal conductivity of 2000 W/mK, whereas Copper has thermal conductivity of 400W/mK, meaning a solid diamond water block would be five times better at cooling than a solid copper block. Oh yeah, and it would need to be about 45 carats, which would cost a lot ($1M?), but it would be the ultimate in cooling and bling.

[warriorpoet]

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*think a diamond water block is crazy? Crazy awesome is what it would be: Diamond has thermal conductivity of 2000 W/mK, whereas Copper has thermal conductivity of 400W/mK, meaning a solid diamond water block would be five times better at cooling than a solid copper block. Oh yeah, and it would need to be about 45 carats, which would cost a lot ($1M?), but it would be the ultimate in cooling and bling.

Industrial diamonds

...and wouldn't a diamond base be enough? The fiddly bits could be made with copper, brass or stainless. Imagine, if you will, an industrial diamond base with copper fins...

I just priced 2 comparable eVGA boards + blocks. The comparable i7 p55 ended up being $30 less. That's not a lot.