LGA775 water block recommendations

batboy · Jun 14, 2005

Thinking of getting a socket LGA775 water block. I already have a Swiftech socket 478 watercooling system. Obviously, I looked at the Swifty blocks first. The MCW6002 for LGA775 is reasonably priced at $40. Is there a significantly better choice? Looks like Dangerden has a couple models available (RBX and TDX), but they cost more. Don't know much about 'em.

johan851 · Jun 15, 2005

I've been recommending the MCW6002, and that's what I picked up for myself. It has a good CW rating while maintaining good flowrates. Something like the DTek WW might have slightly better performance, but the two outlets can be a little inconvenient.

I don't really like the TDX and RBX. Poly tops are a bit sketchy, and I think they look funny. The MCW6002 is a great bang for your buck block, and with a solid peice construction you don't have to worry about leaks. All copper, and adaptable with simple hold down plates.

z0n3 · Jun 15, 2005

If you wan't to use the Swiftech block again you can just buy the 775 attachment.

http://sidewindercomputers.com/swlgreha.html

johan851 · Jun 15, 2005

That mounting plate is only for the MCW6000 or MCW6002. Unless that's what you have already, batboy, which I don't think you do...

batboy · Jun 15, 2005

I currently have a Swiftech 5000 series block, so the adaptor won't work. Johan, you pretty much said what I was thinking. Dangerden has a good reputation, but those TDX and RBX water blocks just look goofy to me. I like the price of the Swiftech and they seem to be solidly built. I'll look at the DTek Whitewater just so I feel like I checked out all viable options. Thanks guys.

Edit: is there a 2 barb DTek block? I'm only seeing 3 barb blocks.

Flip-Mode · Jun 15, 2005

batboy said:
I currently have a Swiftech 5000 series block, so the adaptor won't work. Johan, you pretty much said what I was thinking. Dangerden has a good reputation, but those TDX and RBX water blocks just look goofy to me. I like the price of the Swiftech and they seem to be solidly built. I'll look at the DTek Whitewater just so I feel like I checked out all viable options. Thanks guys.

Edit: is there a 2 barb DTek block? I'm only seeing 3 barb blocks.

The WW is 3 barbed only :shrug:

johan851 · Jun 15, 2005

Yeah, three-barb is the only option. That's why I mentioned that it's a bit more awkward of a solution. I found the MCW6002 a little more elegant. I already have a WW, and could just get a mounting adapter to move it over to LGA775, but I chose to completely change blocks instead. Having the Y in my system is a bit of a hassle, although that might not be the case for everyone.

batboy · Jun 15, 2005

Thanks to all that have replied. I'm going with the Swiftech MCW6002 block.

honhon · Jun 15, 2005

my danger den TDX block never let my 3.4 p4 go over 41C

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