best waterblock?

[cowanrg]

what is a good waterblock? i was looking at the case etc poly block or the be cooling waterblock. are they pretty much the same? is there one out there that is better? (under $40 preferably). thanx again.

[Al666]

I ordered myself a Swiftech MCW462 for my first Aquacooled system but I heard from other people on this forum that DD Maze2 is also good.

If you can wait there will be a new kid on the block, called "IceFloe" designed by OC-Watercool's Chip (the same guy who created silver poly-block and others, caseetc is basically
selling his products).

I asked Chip about "IceFloe" on ICQ, 'cause it's something that I've never heard before.

Here it's:
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ME: What's IceFloe?

CHIP: IceFloe is the patented trade name of the material.

ME: So what's so special about it?

CHIP: I expect it to be able to keep a cpu within about 3c of ambient with a properly setup system.

It is a ceramic-like composite made from aluminum and a proprietary mix of other metals & substances that the manufacturer will not reveal. It is EXTREMELY hard and machinable only with special equipment and abrasives. You can't solder it or weld it.
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Sounds really good, but we should wait and see. He told me that sent some samples to the guys @ procooling.com, so I guess there will be a IceFloe review soon.

Take care,

Al
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If you're interested, these are the parts that I ordered:

BlackICE II radiator

Swifty WCW462

OCersHideout aluminum Reservoir w/ built-in submersible 110V 145GPH pump.

Eheim 110V 1048 inline pump as the secondary. (If one fails, the other will keep pumping)

DigiDoc 5

I'm going to install all these in Enermax 989AL-01 aluminum case w/ 431W PSU.

[William]

The DD Maze 2 block is the best out there right now.

[cowanrg]

well, the ddmaze2 is like $60. i kinda wanted under $40. the polyblock looks nice, and its fairly cheap, and i like the mounting method.

i can get block, fan (panaflo 120mm 35dba), and fan filter for $55. i'm getting a pump locally i think, a mag drive 250gph for like $30. then going to get radiator at scrap yard or get one new at auto parts store...

[Defender]

Beqause u have a Subject of The best waterblock ??
I will give u a idea about the best one ,(Not so Cheap though)
Swiftech MCW462 is the best there is !!!
it´s better than the DD-Maze 2
I recommend using the TEC version , and using it witha a Peltier !!

[cowanrg]

sigh, i know those are good, but what is good under $40. the first post clearly states that.

[Ridenow]

I do not remember the Danger Den blocks being over $40.

[cowanrg]

the maze1 is within my range, but the 2 is out of my range. between the be cooling, dangerden, and caseetc polyblock, i think im going with the polyblock. its pretty cheap, and i can get everything else i need at the same store, and save $$ on shipping.

[fatshlink]

for under 40 thet is a good one. but from what i hear (am planing mign) it would probably be better to find a way to scroung up 15 or 20 bucks:(

[cowanrg]

i am already scrounging :-)

$40 is really the most i want to spend on my block, plus i would prefer to get all my other accessories from the same place, and very few places have all that i need. (i hate buying little things for $5, and paying $5 to ship each one of them). my system will be a bit different, and hopefully make the block work a little harder. im planning a decent-sized radiator core, with some good airflow.

[Yodums]

Dangerden Maze.. Really good prices... as well as good performance :D

[cowanrg]

yeah, the more i have been thinking about it, i think i will go with the dangerden block. probably the maze2, because of the mounting... i dont like lug mounting, or these home-made contraptions. it costs a little more than i wanted, but will be for the better in the long run.

[fatshlink]

good choice, and most of the 5$ pieces you can get at a hardware store for 2 gucks and no shiping.

[eh?]

the Becolling block is pretty good. and its only $30

[cowanrg]

Originally posted by drdingo21
the Becolling block is pretty good. and its only $30

yeah, ive heard that. but, i looked into it, and its $29 just for block, and hardware to mount is at least $10... so you are almost at price of the maze2. its not as good as the maze2, and for the extra money, i would rather get it. plus i have heard that lately becooling has gotten kinda shotty as far as craftsmanship...

[eh?]

i just got the block and i didn't order the mounting sofware, i just made my own. if you wanna know how let me know

[cowanrg]

actually, i probably could make my own, but i want a really good mounting. i was thinking about the plexiglass plate, with holes for the mobo.... BUT, that would cost at least $10 to do... (plexi isnt cheap). i could go the $0.99 route, but i really dont want to. i think ill just fork over the $42 for the maze2. it sounds like the best out there, and i have a problem with getting the best there is.