[iCrap]

All i need is a block, and i can complete my first ever WC loop!

Thing is though, i don't know which one to get. I was looking at the XSPC Raystorm, is that the best price/performance? or am i just paying extra for some lights? Im looking to order from FrozenCPU or PerformancePcs (Performance seems to be cheaper)
Thanks!

 

[LuckyDuck69]

http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Cinder-building-Greenbelt-Maryland/dp/B004JYXV0O

 

[kazenagi]

Go with whatever looks best to you all the new cpu blocks that came out recently perform fairly close to each other, from a fraction of a degree to a few. The rasa cost around $50 while the Ek supreme hf can cost around $80 and they perform within a couple degrees of each other but the Rasa is still butt ugly imo. Doesn't hurt to pay a little extra for something better looking

The Raystorm is great, fairly low priced and it looks amazing too.

 

[Angrybutcher]

The Raystorm is a great performer, especially at its price point. $62 is pretty cheap. About the only thing cheaper that can compete, are the HK 3.0 blocks with acetal tops.

 

[iCrap]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybutcher

The Raystorm is a great performer, especially at its price point. $62 is pretty cheap. About the only thing cheaper that can compete, are the HK 3.0 blocks with acetal tops.[

Link?

 

[ironsurvivor]

XSPC raystorm

 

[iCrap]

alright im just going to go with the raystorm.

 

[glinux]

Either the raystorm or the EK high flow cpu block.
http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/cpu-blocks/ek-supreme-hf-acetal.html

 

[mrinnocent]

did you look into the rasa kits? comes with the xspc Acetal Rasa CPU block
here is a discount code for frozen cpu pcapex

 

[glinux]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrinnocent

did you look into the rasa kits? comes with the xspc Acetal Rasa CPU block
here is a discount code for frozen cpu pcapex

These are great kits. period

 

[bobfig]

if going for cheap the why not a apogee XT for $60? i got one one and its keeping my i7 870 at 4ghz under 60ºC with a 68ºF ambient running linX.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30792

 

[ramkatral]

I have to put in a recommendation for my Swiftech Apogee HD. This thing is nice.

 

[MrTOOSHORT]

I vote XSPC RayStorm too. Best price/performance for sure.

 

[Khaotik55]

XSPC RayStorm
EK Supreme HF

You pick. They're both similar but the EK looks better. It also costs more I think.

 

[TwentyCent]

Reading around, I found that the Raystorm and Apogee HD are pretty much at the top of the game right now. See for yourself here:

Big ass Roundup

Raystorm vs. Apogee HD

I guess the main differences are:
- price
- looks (quite different, apogee is available in white also, and even gold!)
- possibility of parallel flow setup with Apogee (see here)

I would also consider the fact that XSPC should release a memory cooler soon, which sports a similar look to the raystorm, if you're into that kind of things (well at least it looks similar...clicky)

Hope this helps!

 

[Seventh Badger]

I have the Raystorm and I love it.

 

[Angrybutcher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCrap

Link?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/wahecpure11l.html

[edit] DOH, out of stock

[edit2] Performance PCs has them in stock.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_971_498_495&products_id=26573

 

[ramkatral]

Yea, good luck with PPCs...

They're liable to send you a rasa block and either

a) Tell you that they're no longer selling the Raystorm, and that they're switching to the Rasa, but it's okay because it's the same thing...

b) Tell you that they did, in fact, send you the correct item, but you're showing them something you got from someone else, not the product they sent you. Therefore, you're attempting to RMA a product you didn't order from them.

 

[kazenagi]

Dunno if you still want the raystorm but they have it in stock at xoxide @59.95

 

[iCrap]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramkatral

Yea, good luck with PPCs...
They're liable to send you a rasa block and either
a) Tell you that they're no longer selling the Raystorm, and that they're switching to the Rasa, but it's okay because it's the same thing...
b) Tell you that they did, in fact, send you the correct item, but you're showing them something you got from someone else, not the product they sent you. Therefore, you're attempting to RMA a product you didn't order from them.

wowowow what? so don't order from them?

Alright well i havent bought anything yet then. I need tubing, a 120 rad and a block so where should i order from?

Also at this point i think i am between the Raystorm and the Heatkiller 3.