Nickel Plated Blocks vs Copper? and Acetal Q?

waso_dude · 6 Dec 2007 at 10:20

What is the differance, Nickel plated is about 5-10 quid more??

Also is Acetal really so much better for blocks?

Marci · 6 Dec 2007 at 12:31

Acetal is more reliable as a block-top than acrylic. It doesn't crack anywhere near as easily. It's non-reactive when it comes to galvanic issues. So yes, delrin/acetal is MUCH better when it comes to reliability. Does nothing for performance tho.

Nickel plating - makes the blocks a chrome color instead of a copper color. Nothing else. S'all just fer looks.

waso_dude · 6 Dec 2007 at 12:33

okay - looks like a nickel plated 8800gt block it is then.

sammie377 · 6 Dec 2007 at 16:55

Why not get the copper and save a few quid?

waso_dude · 7 Dec 2007 at 23:28

because it looks good

Sin_Chase · 8 Dec 2007 at 01:04

Personally, I think copper looks better