Dec 2020 Reader Review time :) - need some volunteers please!

[Spud1]

If you need another volunteer then I am up for trying it out.

I built a custom loop based on EK parts 14 months ago and whilst its all working fine...it desperately needs a drain, full clean out and fluid replacement. I was considering taking on a hard tubing project when I did so too, which is why I keep putting this off. Oh and the fact I forgot to put in the drain valve so yeah, draining this will be a PITA

But I have always been dead against AIO coolers, particularly the ASTek rebrands that I keep seeing, so I would be very curious to compare this against my custom loop, do some before/after temperature checks etc.

Currently running

9900k (stock or 5ghz all core depending on my noise tolerance!) & a 3090 (which is air cooled)
EK 280mm rad, D5 pump, Supremacy Evo block...nothing too fancy
Bequiet Dark Base Pro case, so plenty of room for a 360 I think

No worries if you have enough volunteers etc tho, will just encourage me to finally get around to rebuilding this thing properly

[ik9000]

Its the same OEM behind this pump:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXYKaf949Y

no wonder these things whine so much if that's the size of the impeller/propeller blades they use.

[Saracen999]

Hey Zak ol' buddy,

When you get a need to test :-

- Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, etc,
- P&O World Cruises,
- 3 star (oh, hell, I'll even slum it in 2 star) Michelin restaurants,
- 5 or 6 star hotels,
- Patek Philippe (or similar) watches,
- luxury stays on desert island exclusive resorts,
- handmade Italian Merino wool suits,
- high end Canon photo gear
- anything not mentioned but in similar vein ....

.... hi there.

PS. No, not holding my breath. But just sayin', in case, y'know ....

PPS. Long-term tests not a problem.

[TAKTAK]

Add me to the list of backups Zakky, happy to help if you need; I'm nowhere near as active on forums these days though, I lurk in the shadows (Also, "hi" )

Caveat - I only have a stock Wraith cooler to compare against, having decommissioned my custom loop years ago.
Running a 3700x in a Corsair 800D and the turbo seems to throttle quite early (silicon lottery or temps?).

[kompukare]

Trying to dodge the bullet but likely to stumble into it
ik9000
kompucare

Hm, nearly 40cm long and the max space inside the box is around 300mm.
So are you interested in outside of the box thinking / testing?
Like ik9000, I wouldn't have a permanent use for this. Obviously running this i5 IB machine until it breaks, but when that eventually happens my plan is to get a smaller case.

[Zak33]

If you need another volunteer then I am up for trying it out.

I built a custom loop based on EK parts 14 months ago and whilst its all working fine...it desperately needs a drain, full clean out and fluid replacement. I was considering taking on a hard tubing project when I did so too, which is why I keep putting this off. Oh and the fact I forgot to put in the drain valve so yeah, draining this will be a PITA

But I have always been dead against AIO coolers, particularly the ASTek rebrands that I keep seeing, so I would be very curious to compare this against my custom loop, do some before/after temperature checks etc.

Currently running

9900k (stock or 5ghz all core depending on my noise tolerance!) & a 3090 (which is air cooled)
EK 280mm rad, D5 pump, Supremacy Evo block...nothing too fancy
Bequiet Dark Base Pro case, so plenty of room for a 360 I think

No worries if you have enough volunteers etc tho, will just encourage me to finally get around to rebuilding this thing properly

Right in there lad.. you're in

[Zak33]

Add me to the list of backups Zakky, happy to help if you need; I'm nowhere near as active on forums these days though, I lurk in the shadows (Also, "hi" )

Caveat - I only have a stock Wraith cooler to compare against, having decommissioned my custom loop years ago.
Running a 3700x in a Corsair 800D and the turbo seems to throttle quite early (silicon lottery or temps?).

So long as you're gonna do what's asked - review 150 word bare min and photos.... you're perfect

[Zak33]

I think that suits us perfectly. 4 victims / hardware scientists


spacein-vader
wazzickle
Spud1
TAKTAK

I will close it there I think...unless someone puts up a hardcore heartrending sob story of woe.....

[Zak33]

OK... will you four please send me PM's with name address and mobile number for couriers to use.
We won't keep your details, after this is over, & I will delete them from my PM box

MSI won't use them for marketing, just courier work. Clean GDPR rules


This will be a very good thing pre Christmas

[ik9000]

Mrs ik9000 will be most pleased at the avoided distraction!

[Zak33]

Mrs ik9000 will be most pleased at the avoided distraction!

if you come up with a really good reason to do this.. I will beg another cooler for you........

I will donate a major organ if needed... to see you accidentally join in.......

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Who needs father christmas when Xmas Zak is about!!

[Saracen999]

Who needs father christmas when Xmas Zak is about!!

i'm still hoping.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

i'm still hoping. :d

Just make sure the chimney isn't in use!

[Saracen999]

Just make sure the chimney isn't in use!

Ah, chimney?

/Visions of Santa Zak sitting on ar... erm, rear end in snow on roof, looking at utterly chimney-less modern house,and saying "Bu .... bother". Probably peering through argon-filled double-glazing, looking at the plate of mince pies, and snifter of Napoleon brandy, sitting in front of the radiator.

Can Santa get in through a gas pipe?

I guess if I find a butt-print in the snow on the roof and untouched brandy, the answer is no.

[ik9000]

we have a chimney. Bits keep dropping down it. Not presents though, unless you count twigs, render, and moths. I must get a cowel put on the thing!