Features

The Maze 4 Water block

As you can see the Maze 4 CPU block is hand sanded with 600 grit paper for a proper seat onto your CPU of choice

     Our test sample is equipped with a Lucite top, fittings for 1/2in lines, and the SHDS for the newer AMD board spec. The SHDS basically operates through pressure... you loosen the allen-head screws for the hinges on the side, attach the block onto your CPU, and then loosen the nuts on top to allow the springs to maintain pressure on the CPU core. It works very well, although I would like to see DD equip the SHDS with a little more tension.

The Maze 4 GPU block

     Our Maze 4 GPU block also came equipped with fittings for 1/2 lines and uses a similar attachment mechanism although the springs are compressed for contact through the holes of the video card.

     The Maze 4 GPU block is also lapped, although it differs from the CPU block in smoothness, in that it is finished with 1200 grit. It can mount on any R9700/9800 series card or the nVidia FX series.

The parts for GPU installation are contained with the GPU block. FX users only need to use the 2 plastic washers included.

The Z-chipset block

     The Z-chipset block was resurrected from its use in our previous Danger Den Maze 3 review and its proven to be reliable for almost a year without leaks of any kind. The Z-chipset is very necessary these days when the FSB of most northbridge setups approach 400Mhz.

     A quick removal of Arctic Silver 3 was all that is necessary for this test, although some of the hardcore Overclockers may want to relap it with some 600 for a few minutes.. Keep in mind that if you do decide to lap the Z-block, lapping the Northbridge is also a good idea since its quite concaved. Just don't take it too far, and take into consideration that it will void your motherboard warranty.