The PolarFLO, yes or no?

HawkEye_Pierce · 02-May-04, 12:31 PM

Well HawkEye is in the market for a new water block. I wanna put a lot of $$$ into a good one, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is one that caught my eye:

Any other block that can be considered better? Where and how much?-is all I can say.

Slider · 02-May-04, 12:35 PM

The TDX when it is officialy released. I was given one by my benevolent benefactor (CPU Killer), and put it in yesterday. After a day of using 2 instances of F@H stressing the cpu 100% on a P4 2.8c at 3.2 my load temp was 36c. Not bad. As far as the price goes, I don't know.

HawkEye_Pierce · 02-May-04, 12:38 PM

Yea, I just want to buy it soon. Got anymore Killer?

Arkangyl · 02-May-04, 12:55 PM

I think AntiM did a review of the PolarFLO, from what I've seen its part of the deadheat with the RBX and Whitewater, costs abit more though but looks FAR better. The RBX and Whitewater are both around $50 ATM, I'd guess thats where the TDX will be but who knows. As I'm sure you know the PolarFLO's are $80 for the anodized, $100 for Chrome and Bronze and $120 for Gold.

If you need a block NOW and don't mind 3 barbs it should definatly be there on the top of your list but I'd wait for ZENN to publish his TDX review and see how the 2 barb wonder fits in...

Kage · 02-May-04, 01:27 PM

Polarflo is the way I'm going to be going for an upgrade, mainly because of killer looks. The performance is solid on it also, which makes it all worth the cash IMO.

If you're going to buy from Polarflo, go with a combo. Get the basic set at the least, this'll save you about $20 straight off. The platings also cost less when you buy a combo, and that'll shave another $10 total off if you would buy the CPU and VGA cooler alone. If you don't need the VGA cooler, somebody else does.

nev_payne · 02-May-04, 04:39 PM

mmm for looks, its unique - havent seen many blocks like that, mainly have acrlyic tops and are smaller. Im going with kage, get the set to save you some cash for things you may need later on.

by the way, IMO is IN MY OPINION....isnt it? soz im a little rusty, and text messaging isnt my flavor.

Erad · 02-May-04, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nev_payne


	by the way, IMO is IN MY OPINION....isnt it? soz im a little rusty, and text messaging isnt my flavor.

You, sir, are correct!

AntiM · 02-May-04, 05:42 PM

Nothing wrong with the PolarFlo in the performance or looks department. I don't particularly like 3 barb blocks and definitely don't like plastic bolts. The latter can be easily fixed. It's up to you as to whether or not it's worth the money because you'll be paying for the way it looks. Not the way it performs.

You can get as good or even slightly better performance much cheaper. The RBX and WW of course. The AquaGold block I have out performed the PolarFlo slightly and you can pick of one of those for a very cheap $30 right now. Antarctica is another top performer for 3/8" systems that's widely available and reasonably priced.

ZENNZZO · 02-May-04, 06:52 PM

High performance is what looks the best to me...
form following function!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slider


	The TDX when it is officialy released. I was given one by my benevolent benefactor (CPU Killer), and put it in yesterday. After a day of using 2 instances of F@H stressing the cpu 100% on a P4 2.8c at 3.2 my load temp was 36c. Not bad. As far as the price goes, I don't know.

Slider...
Ain't they saaaweet?...If you are using AS5 and cure it like the site recomends...
You'll see some temps like 5-6c Delta,
Are you finding that there smaller deltas at the lower ambient starting temps?

Slider · 02-May-04, 07:27 PM

Right now ambient is about 21c and cpu is @ 27 and board is 26. Not sure about coolant temp, but I assume it's about 21 along with ambient. To be honest not really sure what Delta means. Is that the diff between coolant temp and die temp?

FeLiX · 03-May-04, 12:14 AM

Delta is the difference between ambient temp and the die temp

HawkEye_Pierce · 03-May-04, 10:51 AM

God Damnit! I hate you guys! I want one!

Nyarlathotep · 03-May-04, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkEye_Pierce


	Well HawkEye is in the market for a new water block. I wanna put a lot of $$$ into a good one, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is one that caught my eye:

I like mine. The mounting feels a little loose, though. And If I were doing it again today, I would wait for the TDX, just because the 3 barb design is a pain to work with in a tight case.

If you require instant gratification, I think you'll be happy with it.

HawkEye_Pierce · 03-May-04, 05:17 PM

Ahhhh!

I had a dream last night about the TDX block. WTF!!!! How'd you do that Zenz?

Well I'll take it as a message from God to wait.

02-May-04, 12:31 PM		#1 (permalink)
HawkEye_Pierce Ham Op-Hoe-rator	The PolarFLO, yes or no? Well HawkEye is in the market for a new water block. I wanna put a lot of $$$ into a good one, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is one that caught my eye: Any other block that can be considered better? Where and how much?-is all I can say.

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02-May-04, 12:35 PM		#2 (permalink)
Slider Ghostrider	The TDX when it is officialy released. I was given one by my benevolent benefactor (CPU Killer), and put it in yesterday. After a day of using 2 instances of F@H stressing the cpu 100% on a P4 2.8c at 3.2 my load temp was 36c. Not bad. As far as the price goes, I don't know.

02-May-04, 12:38 PM		#3 (permalink)
HawkEye_Pierce Ham Op-Hoe-rator	Yea, I just want to buy it soon. Got anymore Killer?

02-May-04, 12:55 PM		#4 (permalink)
Arkangyl Hoe-lier than Thou	I think AntiM did a review of the PolarFLO, from what I've seen its part of the deadheat with the RBX and Whitewater, costs abit more though but looks FAR better. The RBX and Whitewater are both around $50 ATM, I'd guess thats where the TDX will be but who knows. As I'm sure you know the PolarFLO's are $80 for the anodized, $100 for Chrome and Bronze and $120 for Gold. If you need a block NOW and don't mind 3 barbs it should definatly be there on the top of your list but I'd wait for ZENN to publish his TDX review and see how the 2 barb wonder fits in...

02-May-04, 01:27 PM		#5 (permalink)
Kage Lokie's Personal WU-Hoe	Polarflo is the way I'm going to be going for an upgrade, mainly because of killer looks. The performance is solid on it also, which makes it all worth the cash IMO. If you're going to buy from Polarflo, go with a combo. Get the basic set at the least, this'll save you about $20 straight off. The platings also cost less when you buy a combo, and that'll shave another $10 total off if you would buy the CPU and VGA cooler alone. If you don't need the VGA cooler, somebody else does.

02-May-04, 04:39 PM		#6 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	mmm for looks, its unique - havent seen many blocks like that, mainly have acrlyic tops and are smaller. Im going with kage, get the set to save you some cash for things you may need later on. by the way, IMO is IN MY OPINION....isnt it? soz im a little rusty, and text messaging isnt my flavor.

02-May-04, 05:42 PM		#8 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp	Nothing wrong with the PolarFlo in the performance or looks department. I don't particularly like 3 barb blocks and definitely don't like plastic bolts. The latter can be easily fixed. It's up to you as to whether or not it's worth the money because you'll be paying for the way it looks. Not the way it performs. You can get as good or even slightly better performance much cheaper. The RBX and WW of course. The AquaGold block I have out performed the PolarFlo slightly and you can pick of one of those for a very cheap $30 right now. Antarctica is another top performer for 3/8" systems that's widely available and reasonably priced.

02-May-04, 07:27 PM		#10 (permalink)
Slider Ghostrider	Right now ambient is about 21c and cpu is @ 27 and board is 26. Not sure about coolant temp, but I assume it's about 21 along with ambient. To be honest not really sure what Delta means. Is that the diff between coolant temp and die temp?

03-May-04, 12:14 AM		#11 (permalink)
FeLiX Apex Techie Lite	Delta is the difference between ambient temp and the die temp

03-May-04, 10:51 AM		#12 (permalink)
HawkEye_Pierce Ham Op-Hoe-rator	God Damnit! I hate you guys! I want one!

03-May-04, 05:17 PM		#14 (permalink)
HawkEye_Pierce Ham Op-Hoe-rator	Ahhhh! I had a dream last night about the TDX block. WTF!!!! How'd you do that Zenz? Well I'll take it as a message from God to wait.