gtx280 waterblock ?'s

[jstanthr]

www.performance-pcs.com has the bitspower dangerden and ek models in stock. which would you guys go with? (with reasons if possible) ive looked everywhere for a comparison on 280 blocks and haven't found one, if any1 knows of one that would be great.

Thanks for any help you can offer,
JsT

 

[xoliverx]

The EK blocks are always a crowd favorite because they perform well and are dead sexy...

I currently have my gtx 280s in SLI with the recently discontinued Koolance nickel blocks (still a couple refurbed left on their site) and have had no issues whatsoever. Look good, keep cards idling around 38-40c, load ~50c tops in BFBC2 w/ max settings.

I wouldnt recommend using the provided thermal paste though. I found a 5c difference between it and Artic Silver 5.

Hope this helps.

 

[capreppy]

I have the Koolance on my GTX285's and gotta agree, they look good

With that being said, either one is good, but EK tends to be a favorite.

I went with the Koolance WBs because they were nickel plated and were actually cheaper than EK and others.