Welcome to the 7th block in my series of i7 – 2600K CPU block tests. You may be familiar with the extremely popular XSPC Rasa that many users enjoy in the popular kits, it is an excellent block possibly one of the most popular due to the exceptional value it provides giving top 2011 generation block performance levels. XSPC has spent many months building basically an all new block called the Raystorm!
A special thanks to Paul from XSPC for sponsoring this test! They provided the tested production sample prior to these blocks hitting the shelves, but I believe you should be seeing these next month at retailers.
Highlights
First let’s go over a few basic highlights and characteristics.
- High Performance Copper Base 56mm x 56mm x 3mm deep
- Microchannel & Nozzle Plate Design
- CNC Cut Acetal Top
- Intel kit supports sockets LGA775, 1156, 1155, 1366, and 2011 and comes with back-plates
- Full Cover Back-plates for more MB protection, and easy peel and stick type mounting.
- Thumb-nut Stud/Spring system style hold down attachment
- G1/4 threaded wide ports are compatible with most fittings include 3/4″OD compression fittings
- Metal reinforced (aluminum) acrylic hold down
Update 2-9-12
Working on the copper top version, similar design, but instead it has an aluminum hold down and solid copper top.
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[...] XSPC RayStorm is one of the best CPU watercooling blocks with excellent flow rate and cooling results. I use BSCC025-BK size 1/4 non-fray braided [...]
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[...] don't usually ship to Europe). The new CPU block I was looking at was £50. MartinM posted about it here. I guess I am still trying to figure out whether it is worth the extra £25. The EVGA card was [...]
Of all the reviews Ive read, this is by far the most conclusive, easily understood and
covering the most important factors. Going to go back and read most of your reviews.
Great Job.
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Brilliant review, Martin! I appreciate the practical perspective on running low pump speeds.
Hi, Martin!
What do you think about the new total copper edition? *_*
I have one, need to get an update posted with pictures. It’s really nice and very well constructed…always liked the all metal construction blocks…:)
Two words DazMode its teh place for Rasa stuff mark my words!
So no temperature differences between the acrylic and full copper version?
I haven’t tested the copper thermally yet, it is next on the CPU block que, I just gotta get my CPU block testing rig put back together.
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just ordered the copper version instead of the black – only to stumble across this thread/review showing it has higher restriction than the acetal top… :/
subscribing to this..!