XSPC Rasa Waterblock
Introduction
Besides standard passive- and air cooling there is also the enthusiast water cooling section in the computer industry. As a matter of fact, water is used by people who want a silent PC, a more chilled PC and even a more stylish PC.
Recently XSPC released their new cooling block, the XSPC RASA. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a prototype model and wanted to test and review it right away… With our apoligies to you and XSPC we are a little late with releasing this review but can assure you it was worth the wait. Ladies and gentlemen, I present: The XSPC RASA CPU cooler block!
What does XSPC say about the RASA block?
“High Performance and Easy Installation”
That’s all folks! In comparison to other companies who write a complete biography about every detail of their product in marketing slang, XSPC just tells you what the deal is.
Furthermore you will find that XSPC offers multiple quality products, ranging from all kinds of PC blocks (CPU, GPU, Chipset) to XBOX watercooling.
Specifications
- Designed for Multi Core CPU’s
- High Performance Copper Base 50x50x4mm
- With Over 1200 Copper Pins
- Pins Precision Cut to 0.25mm
- CNC Cut Acetal Top
- G1/4″ Threads
- Compatible with Most Compression Fittings
- Supports Sockets LGA775, 1156 and 1366
ABOUT THIS AUTHOR
I have this same block cooling my (ancient) AMD Phenom 9950; though with my room being at approx. 22 degrees Celsius, my idle temps are around 21 – 23 degrees.
The main gripe I have with the AMD setup; is that XSPC does not include an AMD back plate, they are about the only company that does not include (nor is one found on their website) some sort of back plate for an AMD CPU block.
Even though the block provides excellent performance for its price, it’s indeed a bit of a letdown there is no back plate.
This is also why I specifically warned not to force pressure on the individual screws because there is no clear limit and no pressure spread.