AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro Water Block
Conclusion
Published: 19th September 2006 | Source: AquaXtreme | Price: |
Currently retailing for £32 over at Extreme Prometeia, the AquaXtreme MP-05 block just goes to show that great performance need not come with a high price tag. Managing to beat the Swiftech Apogee block by 3°C under load, the MP-05 could very well be capable of beating one of the most highly regarded blocks on the market - the Swiftech Storm.
Unfortunately the MP-05 does have its fair share of negative points - the largest being our finding of copper and plastic shavings inside the block. This could possibly be shrugged off as a block that slipped through the quality control net, but AquaXtreme should really take more care to ensure that all blocks leaving their factory are free from any foreign objects that could cause damage to a water cooling system. I would strongly suggest inspecting your MP-05 after purchase.
With better packaging and stricter quality checks the MP-05 would have easily nabbed out "Editors Choice" award. I really hope AquaXtreme can resolve these minor issues and make the MP-05 the best block on the market where price vs performance is concerned.
Pro's
+ Excellent performance.
+ Great looks.
+ Low cost compared to other high-end blocks.
+ Universal mounting bracket.
Con's
- Poor packaging could easily damage block.
- Shavings of plastic and copper found inside block.
- Dirty finish on inside of block base.
Thanks to Extreme Prometeia for providing this block for review.
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Nice block but I can't believe that they didn't clean it out before shipping it to you, that's a good way to screw up an expensive pump getting nasty debris in it.
Looks a very nice block, shame about the shortcoming of the packaging and care taken during manufacturer 
Sorry if its in there & i missed it but what do these retail at?
awesome review as usual, that would suck h/e if u didnt open the block
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great review, yet again!!! well done 
Shame about the negative points, we can actually get hold of these but sadly the bad points are putting me off
Shame about the negative points, we can actually get hold of these but sadly the bad points are putting me off
I love mine. Mine came slightly dirty as well but a few hrs in vinegar solved that . Great review XMS.
. Great review XMS.Yeah, I used Arcticlean to sort mine out - but vinegar would probably have been better.
In a way it's good to know that i'm not the only person to have a dirty MP-05 block - so now it can't be shrugged off as an isolated incident.
In a way it's good to know that i'm not the only person to have a dirty MP-05 block - so now it can't be shrugged off as an isolated incident.
While the block is a good performer: they will have to improve their quality testing. I am totally unimpressed with manufacturers who let QT slip and there is simply no excuse. I don't think I would recommend people to buy this over a Swiftech Storm - as I know Swiftech's QT is at a very high standard.
nice review, didn't know the core2's put out that much heat! lol
Shame about the manufacturing fall downs though.
Shame about the manufacturing fall downs though.
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nice review, didn't know the core2's put out that much heat! lol
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Yeah they can be hot buggers when you start pumping the voltage thru. I think the IHS on mine is slightly concave anyway - time to lap 
Hi...
Wanna ask wat addictive was used in the setup..?
The red addictive.
Wanna ask wat addictive was used in the setup..?
The red addictive.
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Hi...
Wanna ask wat addictive was used in the setup..? The red addictive. |
That is actually UV Red tubing available from dangerden.com (and lots of stores that stock Danger Den products).
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