Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold Highflow water block
Conclusion
Published: 2nd November 2007 | Source: Alphacool | Price: |
The Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold HIGHFLOW waterblock is a beautifully crafted piece of hardware and has certainly earned a place of pride in any high-end water-cooled rig. The quality finish and German engineered design features certainly help this waterblock to stand out amongst the plethora of CPU waterblocks currently available on the market.
If you are looking for the best performing waterblock currently available, then the Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold isn't quite the waterblock for you. But if you want a great looking all-round workhorse that is going to handle the heat-load of an overclocked processor more than admirably, then you could do well to look at the Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold waterblock.
The move by Alphacool to not include a universal adaptor may pose a problem for those who regularly upgrade their system depending on the better performing platform at that time. This is further reinforced by the fact that AMD's Phenom processors are just around the corner and if you decided to purchase this waterblock now based on an Intel socket 775 based system, then you would need to re-purchase it again further down the track. Alphacool would be wise to look at investing in a universal attachment for their new range of CPU waterblocks.
Personally, I think the price is a little on the dear side of town, as it comes in slightly above the D-TEK FuZion. Dedicated Alphacool fans may overlook this.
The Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold HIGHFLOW waterblock is available from SpecialTech for £ 40.99 , inc VAT 17.5%. By purchasing from one of our recommended retailers you can be sure that you will have a great experience and exceptional after-sales service.
The Good
• Great Looks
• Quality Build
• Very respectable cooling performance for Quad-core
• Relatively small footprint
The Mediocre
• Barbs not included
• Price
• No universal mounting
The Bad
• Nothing to report
Overclock3D.net would like to thank SpecialTech for providing the product for review, and Chris from Alphacool for his assistance.
# Addendum: (5/11/2007)
In the light of the price difference between the D-TEK FuZion and the Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold HIGHFLOW waterblock, Alphacool have adjusted their UK pricing to a very competitive £35.99 inc VAT 17.5%.
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Great review
In response to this Alphacool have adjusted their UK pricing and while PV's review was correct at the time of print, the new revised price is £35.99 inc VAT.
In response to this Alphacool have adjusted their UK pricing and while PV's review was correct at the time of print, the new revised price is £35.99 inc VAT.
I've always liked Alphacool products, but they are all so damned expensive over here in the US.
there is a reason and it is my eternal argument with Alphacool (sorry Chris)
While 'other' manufacturers have their products made in the far east, Alphacool, who are a German company, have their products made in Germany. As we all know, especially with me being a quallified engineer, if you want a quality produced product...look to Germany. Sadly this does get reflected in the price as there are no sweat shops in Germany but all in all with Alphacool you wil be getting a quality crafted product.
After all Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lamorghini etc.. can't be wrong....
While 'other' manufacturers have their products made in the far east, Alphacool, who are a German company, have their products made in Germany. As we all know, especially with me being a quallified engineer, if you want a quality produced product...look to Germany. Sadly this does get reflected in the price as there are no sweat shops in Germany but all in all with Alphacool you wil be getting a quality crafted product.
After all Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lamorghini etc.. can't be wrong....
LOL......true to a point, I lived and worked in Germany for Mercedes for a long period of time before moving back to the US...........
The US government is the other reason all European products cost so much (import duties, shipping and the like).
The US government is the other reason all European products cost so much (import duties, shipping and the like).
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Great review
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there is a reason and it is my eternal argument with Alphacool (sorry Chris)
While 'other' manufacturers have their products made in the far east, Alphacool, who are a German company, have their products made in Germany. As we all know, especially with me being a quallified engineer, if you want a quality produced product...look to Germany. Sadly this does get reflected in the price as there are no sweat shops in Germany but all in all with Alphacool you wil be getting a quality crafted product. After all Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lamorghini etc.. can't be wrong.... |
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