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Velocity2 vs Optimus CPU block 13900k

Specs: 13900k - z790 Maximus Hero - 128gb G.Skill 6400 cl32

3080ti FE w/ Corsair XG7

3x240mm Corsair XR5

1x280mm Corsair XR5

EK FLT80 D5

Using silicone 5/8x3/8 tubing with primochill compression fittings

Am I just overthinking this decision or can a block truly make a meaningful difference? Have everything I currently need to finish this build other than the CPU block. Was told the velocity2 1700 will perform better than any other CPU block since it was made specifically for the LGA1700 socket. However, I have always heard that Optimus has some of the best-performing products, but less than stellar customer service.

Currently using an EKWB 280mm AIO, MCE off maxing out at 87c with my daily workload. I do game roughly once a week so not too worried about the GPU block as much (corsair is better looking than the alphacool block IMHO and not spending $300 for the EK block). Just wanting to get the temps down on my 13900k without losing any performance.

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