I am shopping CPU blocks and definitely want to get an Aquacomputer block. I will probably get one with a Vision display but I am trying to decide if VARIO is worth the extra cost. Also, Aquacomputer makes a lot of variants but for some of them I cannot figure out the difference between them. The descriptions are exactly the same except one will say for AM5/AM4 but the other one will say for AM5/AM4/3000/5000. Isn't AM5 and 5000 the same thing? What is the difference between blocks that list 3000 and blocks that don't list 3000? Here are 3 examples.
VARIO, VISION, PVD/Nickel
#21783 - cuplex kryos NEXT VARIO with VISION AM5/AM4/3000/5000, PVD/nickel
#21725 - cuplex kryos NEXT VARIO with VISION AM5/AM4, PVD/Nickel
Another Example:
VISION, Acetal/Nickel
#21772 - cuplex kryos NEXT with VISION AM5/AM4/3000/5000, Acetal/Nickel
#21714 - cuplex kryos NEXT with VISION AM5/AM4, Acetal/Nickel
Another Example:
VISION, Acetal/Copper
#21771 - cuplex kryos NEXT with VISION AM5/AM4/3000/5000, acetal/copper
#21713 - cuplex kryos NEXT with VISION AM5/AM4, acetal/copper
What is the difference between these sets of models? On the Aquacomputer shop site, each set of blocks is the exact same price but at the US distributors' sites that has them listed the prices vary by as much as 18%.
Regarding VARIO - This feature seems to add about $60 to the cost of the block. I would love to hear some opinions on how well this works and what type of temperature reduction should I hope for. I assume this will depend on the geometry of the particular IHS to some extent. Could I get a 5°C reduction in CPU temps using VARIO?
Many thanks for any insights.