EK-Supreme CPU Waterblock

t_ski · 03-11-2008, 07:39 PM

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pentastar111 · 04-10-2008, 07:42 PM

Good stuff...I personally would opt for the model that utilizes acetal instead of the acrylic.

intel igent · 04-10-2008, 08:24 PM

nice review as always Tski

couple Q's : what were the other blocks/HSF tested on? the same system or different? were the tests done consecutively with multiple remounts?

i ask bcuz i find it hard to beleive that my storm would perform as closely as it did

it should be noted that this block is HIGH restriction and should be used in single block loops or loops utillizing high PRESSURE pumps such as DDC's or the godly IWAKI md-30; or you can get funky and pair a couple of D5's/DDC's together in series

when used in an optimum loop this is THE block to have as it will outshine a fuzion

WarEagleAU · 04-10-2008, 10:44 PM

Yeah I prefer Acetal of Acrylic, but with EK, you are getting top quality. I have to admit, the price is cheaper than I figured it would be, considering the 8800 EK cooler for the 8800 gpu is like 140 bucks or more. Excellent review as always and I like the price.

olstyle · 04-10-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intel igent

it should be noted that this block is HIGH restriction and should be used in single block loops or loops utillizing high PRESSURE pumps such as DDC's or the godly IWAKI md-30; or you can get funky and pair a couple of D5's/DDC's together in series

Typical North American thinking...
This Block is restricting, but that doesn´t mean it needs all the preasure to perform great.
Just make sure that there is no block in the loop which is designed for a highflow setup and you are ready to rock with an oldschool german Eheim 1046

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EastCoasthandle · 04-10-2008, 11:46 PM

Good review, thanks for sharing. I wonder if there is any performance difference if DangerDen's Fatboy barbs were used

philbrown23 · 04-11-2008, 01:36 AM

So I thought this block was better than the D-tek?? why weren't they tested against each other??

intel igent · 04-11-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olstyle

This Block is restricting, but that doesn´t mean it needs all the preasure to perform great.
Just make sure that there is no block in the loop and you are ready to rock with an oldschool german Eheim 1046

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youre absolutely right as long as youve got 1.0gpm-1.5gpm flow youre good to go, but if you can feed it some good pressure youll really see its performance

panchoman · 04-11-2008, 03:36 AM

nice review T!

t_ski · 04-11-2008, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philbrown23

So I thought this block was better than the D-tek?? why weren't they tested against each other??

I don't have a D-tek to test. If you have one you'd like to supply I can add those numbers to the test. I'm sure Eddy from EK would appreciate it.

BTW, all blocks were tested on the same system with the same components with multiple mounts (averaged results rounded to nearest whole number).

jbunch07 · 04-14-2008, 03:44 PM

looks like ill be getting this wb!
thanks for the review

asb2106 · 04-14-2008, 03:58 PM

great review! I found EK by accident, as they were the only full cover block for the 3870 when I got mine. And I couldnt be happier with them!

How do you think it compares to the apogee GT??

jbunch07 · 04-14-2008, 04:03 PM

im sure this one is better...i think i read reviews saying that the gt on a similar system was almost the same but little hotter but dont hold me to that im recalling from memory and its early

olstyle · 04-14-2008, 06:20 PM

As far as I know, the Supreme is not he best cooler on the(European) market.
This one got a slightly better cooling-performance and is much less restrictive:
http://www.ybris-cooling.it/product_...39c69e7e68607d

philbrown23 · 04-14-2008, 06:48 PM

If I had a spare I would tottally donate, but I'm kinda poor.lol

intel igent · 04-14-2008, 06:49 PM

@ asb : this will be 3c-5c better than apogee gt even more on quads IIRC

@ olstyle : haven't seen that block before. Have to take a closer look at it but I still think the EK is king

03-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
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04-10-2008, 07:42 PM	#2
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04-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#13
jbunch07 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 3,168 (11.02/day) Thanks: 326 Thanked 422 Times in 332 Posts System Specs	im sure this one is better...i think i read reviews saying that the gt on a similar system was almost the same but little hotter but dont hold me to that im recalling from memory and its early __________________ Solaris Utility DVD Vantage Compilation 3D06 Compilation Graphic Artists United™ Graphic Artists United™ Co-Founder/Artist Visit my Deviant ART

04-14-2008, 06:20 PM	#14
olstyle Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 44 (0.05/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	As far as I know, the Supreme is not he best cooler on the(European) market. This one got a slightly better cooling-performance and is much less restrictive: http://www.ybris-cooling.it/product_...39c69e7e68607d

04-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#16
intel igent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,849 (2.23/day) Thanks: 396 Thanked 388 Times in 361 Posts System Specs	@ asb : this will be 3c-5c better than apogee gt even more on quads IIRC @ olstyle : haven't seen that block before. Have to take a closer look at it but I still think the EK is king __________________ storm G4 \| maze5 \| 2 x ported top mcp-650 \| modded chevette H/C \| swiftech mcr-220 "stock is subjective as far as i'm concerned" -spy2520 "her ears would make for good handles" -imperialreign "im sitting in front of my computer at 3:30am watching reruns of house, with a bowl of mr.noodles burning my crotch talking about conductive silver paint" -calvary1980 http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=eOqVSA5-nys