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Demonic XTC Waterblock (P4) Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Conclusion
Like before the Demonic X.T.C. has been a great block to work with and many of the issues from the first review have been addressed. The mounting hardware is now using a post system that reduces lateral block movement. This gives the water block more stability during installation and for when you may move your system around. The thumbscrews are made from nylon but are strong enough to hold the block down without bending.
The anodized hose barbs are a new item and having been made from aluminum they are unlike anything that I've ever seen. These barbs have been specifically designed for the Demonic XTC but could be used on other parts of your watercooling system when applicable. As mentioned before the center barb contains an acceleration jet that has helped increase performance by widening the spray pattern and increasing water velocity.
The Good Things
3 barb "high-flow" cooling solution
Anodized aluminum hose barbs
Anodized aluminum mounting hardware
Hand lapped base
Excellent cooling
Anodized aluminum hose barbs
Anodized aluminum mounting hardware
Hand lapped base
Excellent cooling
The Bad Things
Acceleration jet needs alignment during installation
Nylon thumb screws
Requires mounting holes
Nylon thumb screws
Requires mounting holes
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