More than likely since EK currently makes the blocks they sell
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[QUESTION] DARK ROCK PRO 3 works well with mATX mobo?
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More than likely since EK currently makes the blocks they sell
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EK is a good company huh when it comes to making these blocks right? It looks nice but after seeing it over and over last night I think is not bad but could get a little messy in a case. Is a hard call as I like the way Corsair pay attention to details and designs of their 110i GTX. The Predator is a solid looking CPU cooler too and not a bad looking one as well.
On a side note the company thta makes this Dark Rock Pro 3 reply to my question and it should not block my PCIE slot. Now that makes it a hard call as the cooler is black, has two fans, and will allow me to use PCIE 1? hmm..... I have to check performance reviews now.
On a side note the company thta makes this Dark Rock Pro 3 reply to my question and it should not block my PCIE slot. Now that makes it a hard call as the cooler is black, has two fans, and will allow me to use PCIE 1? hmm..... I have to check performance reviews now.
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From the looks of pics on the net, the Dark Rock Pro 3 will not block the first PCIE slot. Different pics show about 1" clearance. The same cannot be said about the ram slots. Be advised to install short height ram sticks BEFORE you mount said cooler.
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Yea I have the low profile Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz. Those are the one I am using on my current system.
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Looks like it'll work 
On a side note a friend of mine (S_I_N) sent me his Noctua NH-D15, but shipped it US Parcel Post. Needless to say it never arrived I wanted that cooler so bad, but the postal service's black hole has it now.
Still a formidable cooler.
On a side note a friend of mine (S_I_N) sent me his Noctua NH-D15, but shipped it US Parcel Post. Needless to say it never arrived
I wanted that cooler so bad, but the postal service's black hole has it now.Still a formidable cooler.
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Looks like it'll work
On a side note a friend of mine (S_I_N) sent me his Noctua NH-D15, but shipped it US Parcel Post. Needless to say it never arrived
Still a formidable cooler.
Oh i c, damn that sucks I never had any issues with USPS or any carrier before except a long time ago. I shipped a monitor CRT with USP and lets say it didn't came to me as a monitor. lol
I may get this one maybe we can workout a deal for mine as I will not need it. I got my wife a multi-media laptop so she will not be using that cooler as I may part out her system and sell it out or sell it as a whole local. PM me and we can work something out. I will keep you posted and we can choose a shipper with tracking+signature to make sure it all go well. XD
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Yea I agree, the issue I face is, I am paranoid about possible leaks even though it is uncommon with today AIO but I will always be paranoid unless these company come with a solution that make it non-conductive. If I could replace my hardware as easily as others could then it won't be an issue in my end. I even like the looks of an AIO better but yea that is why I still am stuck with air coolers. XD
Also not having a local store to buy some hardware while I wait for RMA sucks. Closes place is about 4 hours away. So I am playing it safe for now.
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Yes you are right, I have seen others reporting that Corsair has taken good care of them. That is the only reason why I would attempt to go AIO but I can't afford to much downtime with my system which is one other area that holds me from going that route.
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I think the probability of a leak is very very slim (hence why I use it.)
Also, there isn't a lot of coolant in the AIO systems either - hehe.
You could put paper towels permanently around the tubing fittings...it would get wet before leaking!
Hahaha, I have never though of that lol paper towels around the tubing not a bad idea. Yea, I think i will wait this year and see what new AIO will be release. For now I decided to pick up the DARK ROCK PRO 3 and see how it fits and looks in my system. Got one for $60.00 XD Like new and soon will see what I will do with the Noctua. I think when I pick up my AIO will make sure to keep an air cooler around just in case. =) I really want one with a big rad like a 360.
