Koolance CPU-300-V10 Water Block Review

Koolance did a nice job with their latest water block. Compared with the other blocks we’ve tested today, the CPU-300-V10 finished near the top, just slightly behind the PolarFLO. Numbers aside, there are a lot of positives with Koolance’s product that cannot be ignored. The CPU-300-V10 is universal. Although the rest of the blocks do fit AMD and Intel CPUs, not all of them are suited for the Socket-754 and 940 Athlon 64s. Futhermore, except for the Xeon and Opteron/FX CPUs, all the required brackets are included, whereas you’ll need to purchase a separate kit for the other kits.

Like the Swiftech MCW5000, the Koolance CPU-300-V10 is tool-less. Add to the fact that no motherboard removal is required, this block is one of the easiest to install. Though motherboard removal is probably a common occurance with enthusiasts, time is saved as the Koolance block is not bolted or screwed on to the motherboard. The screw-on metal fittings are a snap to use, and secure the hoses very well.

..Pricing is quite fair, falling in about the middle of the pack, but considering it performs almost at par with the PolarFLO SF, at about 20$ USD less. Build quality is excellent, and the 21k gold plating is certainly an eye-catcher. I’m not too crazy about the orange shell, but that’s just my opinion. This is certainly a block worthy of your attention.

Bottom Line: If you’re putting together a water cooling system, or you’re planning to upgrade your CPU block, the Koolance CPU-300-V10 should be among those on the top of your list. Performance was excellent in our tests, but the ease of use and build quality are the real stars here.

Koolance CPU-300-V10 Water Block @ ViperLair