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Old January 16, 2012, 10:22 AM
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Default EK Supreme LTX or Watercool HeatKiller 3.0 LC?
I'm confused as to which one to get. The opinions on the internet are a mixed bag. Right now, both the prices are the exact same, which one would you guys prefer?
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Old January 16, 2012, 10:24 AM
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Which ever one isn't plated, and doesn't have a plexi top :p
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Old January 16, 2012, 10:25 AM
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Which ever one isn't plated, and doesn't have a plexi top :p

Both have acetal tops and what does plated mean?
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Old January 16, 2012, 10:28 AM
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Both have acetal tops and what does plated mean?
I believe it refers to copper waterblocks that are nickel plated. Some people were noticing the plating flaking off and 'corrosioning'.
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Old January 16, 2012, 10:30 AM
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I believe it refers to copper waterblocks that are nickel plated. Some people were noticing the plating flaking off and 'corrosioning'.
oh i see, in that case no, neither is plated.

So both are acetal tops, and neither is plated. Is there any performance differences between these two?
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Old January 16, 2012, 11:36 AM
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I'm personally leaning towards the HK 3.0 LC at the moment, because it looks baus compared to the supreme ltx.
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Old January 16, 2012, 11:38 AM
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Lot of complaints over @ xtremesystems about the HK turning black:
Why I hate my HeatKiller Rev 3.0...
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Old January 16, 2012, 11:56 AM
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I'd still get the HeatKiller...
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Old January 16, 2012, 12:22 PM
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I'd still get the HeatKiller...



i prefer my heatkillers to my supreme hf

just drilled some holes on 1 of em for 1155
hope the balance is good lol
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Old January 16, 2012, 12:35 PM
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Why are those your only choices?
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