Summary
The NEXT is a very high performance block, while it’s not number one in our chart it’s still up there with some amazing performing blocks particularloy once you factor in the margin of error. While flow restriction is higher than average it is still acceptable.
It’s beautiful and has some unique optional features that really separate it from the competition like the Vario and Vision options. The Vario option is great if you have the ability to test and calibrate for the required accuracy. Personally I suspect most people won’t be able to and so we think it is a waste for most users. The Vision module on the other hand is really cool and I think many people would love an OLED temperature screen on their blocks. Particularly as cases remove the option for a drive bays in which to put an Aquaero.
I also like that AquaComputer have given us so many choices, up to a point. We love that they have full metal options, and black and clear plastic options. However we think the pricey silver option is unnecessary and perhaps the full variety of choices is a little overkill. This will drive re-seller’s nuts and so they may end up cutting back on carrying the full range anyway. I would rather have less choice but instead have some options with a built in a VRM block for popular X99 boards like EK’s monoblocks.
Because it delivers on performance while bringing new and unique features to the table we feel it deserves the coveted Gold Award.
Where To Buy:
Performance PC’s – None in stock as of writing
Here are some of the alternative versions of the block as shown by AquaComputer – you can see the full array here:
hmmm… I can see alphacool eisblock xfx in the test, but where is review of it?
It is now up 🙂 https://goo.gl/DJ2Cp8
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