Packaging & Contents
The block comes in a larger than average black box packed full with accessories.
The block is wrapped and protected very well bubble wrap as can be seen here:
An extremely generous accessories package that comes with all the basic intel socket options as well as studs for the new 2011 socket that are very nice. While I didn’t use the as-shipped thumb-nuts, I believe the idea is to take the lower larger nut off the standard screws and thread them onto the 2011 studs. The studs are a nice black color which retains the overall cleaner look.
The instruction manual is very well described for 1155 systems, but I did find it a bit lacking for 2011 platform installations. Being that it’s a block and not all that complex, I think most would figure it out ok.
The overall packaging was done well, and all the parts came well protected for shipping.
I see that you haven’t reviewed the Koolance 380I block yet. Would you mind telling me if you agree with this data I found here: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1708036&page=4
I’m trying to figure out if this data still applies today and the 380I is still the best block. Thanks!
While there will always be some differences between reviews due to block sample and processor shape variances. That is extremely good testing so yes I would trust it. I would have to start over if i wanted to do cpu block testing since I moved and rebuilt my rig.