I just got all 3 of my Plexi tops in. Still considering the Ram blocks, but I am not entirely sure yet.

Yes... I do know I want to, that is the problem, lol. With all the radiator space, I am considering putting the Ram, chipset and VRM in its own loop. I don't want anything having an effect on the CPU, or the cpu to effect them, as it seems to get fairly toasty all on its own.

Depression.  I don't know if this block is going to be any good for the x99.  I noticed that instead of getting heat build up in the loop, I instantly get balls to the walls heat when running the CPU..  At absolute stock, my hot core gets up to 55c.  at idle, everything is at 30-36c...  If I start to overclock at all, it goes straight to 75-85 (4.4 and 4.5ghz respectively) so I pull the block and reapply the paste (was using Gelid, now using MX-4 as I have plenty of that).. No temp change..  I understand it runs hot, but when I pull the block, the TIM in the very center is thin.  about half way across the IHS, it gets thicker.  So, I pull the CPU, Clean it, mount it to a good piece of cardboard and place it with the IHS up, and apply tim and use a piece of glass.  The IHS is perfectly flat, and the tim spreads evenly across all available space.
grab the block, and it doesn't spread past the area that looks to make perfect contact to the IHS.. :-(  
 

 
I used the vent in the background as the straight edge for reference.. it goes all the way around the block where you can see the flex between the center and the screws.

 

 
Hopefully EK can help me out with this one.  
 
Sorry for the long post on your thread.  I hope to get this fixed though.  If they won't help, I may learn how to lap and polish a block here soon.
 
*edit* jumped up to 55c at stock clocks.. overclocked to 4.0 and it touched 80.. EErrrrhhh... shutting this baby down until I can talk to EK.

Scarlet, Your TIM looks fine to me Bud,  Don't know what plate combo your using But above post may be worth taking the block apart,. Im running evo full nickel with no issue, granted Its on its own loop with a gtx480 X in push
I am assuming you are on the X99 ?
The new chips you can rock your block on the middle is raised. 
Did you try tighten down till full seated?   Im assuming you did
Hope you get it sorted out

Scarlet tome to start lapping lol.

Scarlet i told you to start lapping. That change in reflection looks like deformation. It could be the issue with temperature.

FYI: http://www.ekwb.com/news/...3-for-LGA-2011-3-CPUs/

Relevant quote:

The new jet plate J3 with every newly assembled EK-Supremacy EVO water block at no additional cost. EK is also giving away 1000 (one thousand) free J3 jet plates to our existing users - these will also be distributed among our resellers. They come free of charge other than the shipping fee (for end customer there is a limit of 2 free jet plates per order) and are available through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network.

Awesome results!!

vsg28
Of course you would think that 

Regular and Goofy what is the Difference and what do they mean? 

Scarlet-Tech

bcavnaugh
Regular and Goofy what is the Difference and what do they mean? 

REGULAR designates having the block installed properly, where the inlet is on the left, outlet on the right. Goofy would designate the inlet on the bottom, outlet on the top or something other than having the inlet and outlet where they are designed to be.

Thanks, sounds more like a bad surfer.
 
So then where the Inlet is on the Top, Outlet on the Bottom would be Goofy or Incorrect then?
I also have one were the Inlet is on the right and outlet on the left as it flows with the water.
Looks like I have some work to do.