Switching to 6600K from Phenom 1055T with a Rasa block. Time to upgrade block?

[BugFreak]

So after many years of running my 1055t I've decided to switch to the 6600K for my new build and I'm concerned my old XSPC Rasa waterblock is getting a little old. It's been many years since I've seen a review of the Rasa block compared to other brands and to be honest, I haven't kept up on how today's cpu blocks compare to each other. A quick search and read shows the ek blocks are still the top dog in cpu blocks, but you pay for that performance versus other blocks. Now to the question: I will have to remove my cpu block to change to the Intel hardware so while it is apart should I go ahead and switch to a new block like the ek Supremecy or XSPC Raystorm? I have no problems with the Rasa other than it might be too small but since it's apart I figured I'd ask around for opinions. Thanks all.

 

[Nebulous]

Nope. The Rasa is still a good block. I swapped my Rasa to the Raystorm because I wanted a little bling. The temp difference between the 2 are about 3c. I'm sure the EK Supremacy is a bit better @ about 3-5c, but again you already know the pricetag that will fetch.

I still have my Rasa block too. Collecting dust in a box tho.

 

[caddi daddi]

if the rasa will fit the socket the only reason to change would be looks.
from one block to the next it's only a couple of degrees.
I will mention that the shylake processors pcb is prone to crack with to much mount pressure, so mount gently.

 

[BugFreak]

Good to know it is still a good block. I wish there was some way I could switch mounting hardware without removing it.

Thanks for the heads up on the pcb. I'll watch for that.