water block compare

[bobt17]

i'm thinking of getting a DD Maze 2 water block in replace of this. (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/7/16.htm?676) how much of an improvement do u think i would see?? just looking for some opinions so thanx in advance for any replys

[GoldenTiger]

You'll see a BIG improvement.

[ButcherUK]

I doubt you'll see a large improvement. The dd has the intake directly over the die which is good, but the sidewinder seems to be a higher flowing design so don't be surprised if the difference is small.

[Silver]

The dd is a good block. I took mine apart to check out the interior and it does drop directly on the die where the water is boxed to a channel. My problem with the dd was the volume. I have since built my own with much higher volume while drop directly on the core. This has not changed my temps dramatically (maybe 1-2c). This block you are looking at will increase flow but will not start it at the core. I suspect they will cancel each other out or the dd will be slightly better. The higher volume has helped me some with alternative cooling though non-conclusive at this time. I personally would be more interested in looking at a block designed around a higher velocity over the core in order to decrease some of the surface tension at the metal interface. Maybe some sort of venturi type of effect.

[zoopa_man]

Well......mmmm


The sidewinder looks like it's a much more "open" design then the DD block is....With that said, I think that your water is going to spend more time inside the DD block flowing around and covering more of the CPU then inside the sidewinder block. This means that with the DD block your water will have more time to absorb the heat form your CPU then with the Sidewinder.

With all that said....If you want your water to spend more time inside the Sidewinder to absorb more heat you can always slow down your flow of water throught the system.

There's no certin answer to this question...You have to exeriment with your own setup to see how different things work. I would try changing the speed at which your water flows through your system and see how that effects your CPU temps. The DD blocks are nice (I have one) but they don't prefom miracles of cooling. I would do some experimenting before you buy a new block. If you still cant get the temps you want...You can always try the DD block...It's desinged to allow the water more time over the CPU to absorb as much heat as possible...but keep in mind that the flow of water still comes into effect with the DD block...too slow and the water becomes super saturated with heat and can't absorb any more...too fast and it dosn't have enough time to absorb any heat....Thus my advice to experiment with your flow rates before buying a new block and hoping it does amazing things. Remember...there's more pieces to your water cooling rig then just your block...you need a good radiator to get rid of the heat that the water absorbs...and a good pump that allows you the freedom of changing your waters rate of flow.

For something that will help you set up a water flow changer type setup. (hehehe lack of better words) Check your local fishie store. Mine knows me by name :D >)))'>

[res0r9lm]

less internal volume increases volocity

[Silver]

And multiples would increase volume.