Recomend a good CPU waterblock block for AMD Ryzen

Razor Time · 7 Nov 2020 at 20:35

TheBiznes said:
Probably same motherboard as me then Dark Hero was going Unify, but want the Asus. Have memory Patriot Viper 4400.

Yeah same, mobo. Main reason for going for one is the lack of chipset fan. I have run patriot memory in the past and it was always spot on. I’m not sure what to grab this time around. I was going to grab 4000mhz ram but from what what I have read 3600mhz is plug and play and any faster is a lottery, as I always loose the lottery I am leaning towards getting 3600mhz.

Ross Thomson · 8 Nov 2020 at 09:11

haszek said:
The best is not always cheap £170 for the cheapest version if that changes anything

EK is not the best lol

I have a Bykski CPU-XPR-AM-V2 block (£60) and I get 67C running R20 loops with my D5 set to 40% and my P12 fans running 925rpm. That's with 175W package power 4150 mhz and a score of 7433.

Doug2507 · 8 Nov 2020 at 12:56

Did you back to back test that with an EK block?

Ross Thomson · 8 Nov 2020 at 18:30

Doug2507 said:
Did you back to back test that with an EK block?

nope, don't have too. just look at the results online to see it isn't the best. there is a test just a few posts back for starters

Doug2507 · 8 Nov 2020 at 19:39

Cool, I'll go have a nosey. Hopefully Ian gets his project out to the consumer soon...

haszek · 8 Nov 2020 at 20:45

Ross Thomson said:
nope, don't have too. just look at the results online to see it isn't the best. there is a test just a few posts back for starters

Seriously dude, out of context ...Read all before you join the conversation. Nobody said EK is the best, but can't be bothered to connect the dots for you :rolleyes:

Razor Time · 9 Nov 2020 at 13:43

Ended up going for the Watercool Heatkiller IV Pro Nickel AM4 block.

Lance · 12 Nov 2020 at 09:57

I have received the TechN AM4 cpu block and will update when it is installed (depends on the 5950x order when i receive it

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Razor Time · 12 Nov 2020 at 09:58

Lance said:
I have received the TechN AM4 cpu block and will update when it is installed (depends on the 5950x order when i receive it )

Nice. I tried to order the other day but there was no stock. How is the quality of the block?

Lance · 12 Nov 2020 at 10:06

Razor Time said:
Nice. I tried to order the other day but there was no stock. How is the quality of the block?

So far i have only opened and had a look and it is a heavy lump but very well finished, cant give any more detail as i have not installed yet.

At the moment i am using a Kryos NEXT w/ Vision on a 9900k running at 5ghz all core and it does the job but that cpu block does not fit the am4 socket so bought the TechN block.

If and when i get the 5950x and install i will pop some piccies up.

BTW - i don't do hard tubing builds i like the flexibility of soft tubing

so wont look as good as a hard tubing system when done.

Razor Time · 12 Nov 2020 at 11:59

Lance said:
So far i have only opened and had a look and it is a heavy lump but very well finished, cant give any more detail as i have not installed yet.

At the moment i am using a Kryos NEXT w/ Vision on a 9900k running at 5ghz all core and it does the job but that cpu block does not fit the am4 socket so bought the TechN block.

If and when i get the 5950x and install i will pop some piccies up.

BTW - i don't do hard tubing builds i like the flexibility of soft tubing so wont look as good as a hard tubing system when done.

Shame there isn't an AM4 mounting kit for the Kryos as its a nice block.

METEORIC · 12 Nov 2020 at 12:41

Lance said:
I have received the TechN AM4 cpu block and will update when it is installed (depends on the 5950x order when i receive it )

I'm interested to see the results, might get one for Christmas. How long did it take to ship to you?

I was considering the Optimus block, but that would cost extra in customs - other than that it's not a huge improvement over a Heatkiller block.

Lance · 12 Nov 2020 at 13:10

METEORIC said:
I'm interested to see the results, might get one for Christmas. How long did it take to ship to you?

I was considering the Optimus block, but that would cost extra in customs - other than that it's not a huge improvement over a Heatkiller block.

Hi there. I ordered last week and came 5 days later.

METEORIC · 12 Nov 2020 at 14:00

Lance said:
Hi there. I ordered last week and came 5 days later.

Thanks for replying.

That's pretty fast. Decisions. Decisions.

Razor Time · 12 Nov 2020 at 14:39

That is fast, I just checked and the block is back in stock.

TheBiznes · 16 Nov 2020 at 09:00

TheBiznes said:
I myself bought a Optimus Foundation took 3 weeks, but cost was high from USA. I have seen the TECHN recently which is based in Europe and looks very good and is reviewed here.

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=&sl=de&tl=en&u=https://www.igorslab.de/techn-cpu-waterblock-gegen-watercool-heatkiller-und-ek-quantum-magnitude/&sandbox=1

For those still looking for a good block another review has been published for the TECHN again coming first in test against others.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/review-liquid-cooling-with-a-techn-waterblock,1.html

diziet · 20 Nov 2020 at 11:45

I'm re-using the Alphacool XPS Eisblock I had fitted to the 6700K on my 5900X and it's been fine. Most of the time temps are in the 60-65 range under heavy load (Cinebench etc.). Some games push it higher, Fallen Order in particular to the low 70s. I've not tried any stress testing with Prime95 or AIDAs FPU tests like the Guru3D review above.

ubersonic · 23 Nov 2020 at 13:10

Bykski TR4 block, it's also compatible with AM4 albeit overkill, but who complains about overkill

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Ross Thomson · 23 Nov 2020 at 18:34

That's what I have (newer model). Think I only paid £55 for it

ubersonic said:
Bykski TR4 block, it's also compatible with AM4 albeit overkill, but who complains about overkill

bongo78 · 30 Nov 2020 at 10:52

After a very long search for the best block for my 5950X, all availability went south. Got the pre-order last week for the TechN AM4, today got a tracking number. Will share the results this weekend. The custom loop will be using the WC5200G industrial chiller, hope to avoid condensation at 18c for 24/7 use.