[steveo42024]

Im going to try a new cpu block besides DD with my new amd setup so whats better the G4 or Apogee?

 

[Jazino]

there both relatively equal, apogee is cheaper, allows higher flow but may be slightly lower performing, the g4 looks cooler, more expensive, needs to be cleaned from time to time (has little jets that get clogged) and is probably a little higher quality. kind of whatever fits your setup better.

 

[Snerp]

I love my apogee. If you pair the Apogee with a high flow GPU block and a high flow pump you will be pleased. 22-23C idle & 32-33 full load is just fine for a block that is $40 shipped.

 

[steveo42024]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snerp I love my apogee. If you pair the Apogee with a high flow GPU block and a high flow pump you will be pleased. 22-23C idle & 32-33 full load is just fine for a block that is $40 shipped.

Where did you get it for 40 shipped?

 

[Snerp]

http://jab-tech.com add it to your cart and then enter "cryo-labroatory" as a coupon code.

 

[Burn]

The G4 is my choice, because the Apogee, at least in its first batch, had weak spots around the barbs that could cause them to crack near where the barb threads meet the body of the block.

 

[steveo42024]

Id love a g4 but I don't want to pay 80 dollars for a block. Anyone know where I can find one for a decent price?

 

[Burn]

Nowadays, you can't. They used to be ~65 bucks before shipping, but they jumped back up to ~80 because of the new apogees.

 

[Blue_Fire]

I have the choice to buy a storm RIGHT NOW, should i do it?

 

[steveo42024]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_Fire I have the choice to buy a storm RIGHT NOW, should i do it?

I would cause its pretty much the best block available.

 

[Blue_Fire]

Ok 84 dollars 3 day shipping and its ordered. lol took me like ten mins to find it lol
EDIT:http://www.petrastechshop.com/swstexpeunwa.html pretty cool place.

 

[Blue_Fire]

Whats a decent chipset cooler? A1178 Crystal Orb Chip Cooler is this decent? its Tt.

 

[Jazino]

the structural weaknesses were probably only in a small batch of the apogees and are almost assuredly taken care of (based on a review i read and a quote by the ceo of swiftech). imo the g4 is in no way worth twice as much as the apogee. some tests have shown the apogee to get better temps although i think either way it is only 1-3c most of the time.

 

[Remonster]

Apogee for sure, water blocks in general are extremely expensive and the most you'll get is 1-2c anyways, not worth it, infact IMO the most important thing distinguishing between the high end blocks is looks

(not really worth getting an ugly block for a few degrees difference)

 

[thenut]

I assume youre talking about the review from systemcooling... I havent seen any problems with leakage, weakness, etc. on any sites other than that initial review and the one person, that Ive seen, that had a problem... just check the update on that systemcooling review and youll see what I mean

anyway, some good reviews are http://www.ocia.net/reviews/apogee/page1.shtml and http://www.systemcooling.com/swiftech_apogee-01.html

just judging by those, you can see that the apogee is worth it... virtually no difference between the apogee, mcw6002 or storm... so considering the storm is much more expensive and that the mcw6002 is discontinued (only 1 or 2 places have any in stock anyway), the apogee is the best choice

 

[CrimsonMango]

definitely the storm if you can find one available for sale

-J

 

[Transonic]

Ditto on the G4.

 

[Blue_Fire]

petrastechshop.com is where i got mine as of yesterday.

 

[Lando95]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snerp http://jab-tech.com add it to your cart and then enter "cryo-labroatory" as a coupon code.

You don't want anyone to get that discount do you?

The correct code is: Cryo-laboratory