Sistemas de Water Cooling

[jotinha17]

Obviamente que está considerada a tua opinião, na compra já vai tarde, a minha duvida é a capacidade de performance com mais componentes no loop, não terá a performance de um custom, mas se for satisfatória será sempre um caso a ter em conta.

LPC, o que se estava a debater não era a qualidade dos AIO mas sim a pseuda expadibilidade do mesmo vs perfomance.

Encrenca, eu também não sou fã dos AIOs, contudo já não foi uma nem duas vezes que ponderei voltar aos AIOs, inclusive quando tive aqui em casa HD7970 já com blocos...
Não se pode comparar um AIO a um custom loop, isso é uma comparação injusta, pois um AIO custa uns 90€ e uns custom uns 150€ no mínimo, contudo se já tens um e sentes necessidade em meter a tua gráfica mais silenciosa e fresca, não vejo porque não, terás sempre resultados superiores aos que já tens, disso eu não duvido.

Agora se tiveres uma gráfica que até é fresca ( 60 graus ) e silenciosa, não vejo porque motivo faça sentido gastares dinheiro em blocos e meteres essa bomba ( que chega para a sua função ) em carga e sujeita a dar o berro dia menos dia.

[Jorge-Vieira]

SilverStone Tundra TD02-Slim Review

SilverStone Tundra TD02-Slim Review

Manufacturer: SilverStone
UK price (as reviewed): £67.99 (inc VAT)
US price (as reviewed): Currently unavailable

SilverStone's first entries into the all-in-one liquid cooler market, the Tundra TD02 and Tundra TD03, were unique looking and strong performers but came at a high price. Since then, the company has diversified its offerings, one result of which is the newly released Slim variant of both coolers. The TD02-Slim, the one we're looking at today, is SilverStone's least expensive double fan radiator model – its £68 price tag is certainly on the low side relative to other 240mm-based coolers.

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The Slim nomenclature is accurate – the TD02-Slim has an aluminium radiator that's about as thin as they come at just 22mm deep, and the cooler also employs slimline, fans which shave 10mm off the size of regular fans. With the two fans attached, the entire apparatus is just 37mm thick, so if space in your case is at a premium the TD02-Slim is likely to be an attractive offering. That said, SilverStone also produces the TD02-Lite which has a 5mm thicker radiator and standard fans, and it costs about £5 less.

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The plain looking water block is just under 40mm tall and uses a pure copper baseplate. Thermal paste is not pre-applied; instead, you get a small tube with easily enough gunk for three or more applications. The single flat cable emerging from the water block is a 3-pin connection that powers the pump.

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You get a generous measure of tubing – 310mm. It's made well too, being easy enough to manoeuvre as necessary but thick and sturdy enough to prevent kinking.

The two slimline 120mm fans are black with nine white fan blades and they're PWM capable too, though their cables are multi-coloured rather than black like the pump's; a small niggle, but one worth noting. They have a maximum speed of 2,200 RPM or thereabouts and each have a noise rating of 16.5 – 27.4 dB. SilverStone sensibly supplies screws both for these fans and for standard 25mm deep fans in case you want to add your own fans at a later date.

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Installation for both Intel and AMD sockets utilises a universal backplate which is plastic but still very solid. You need to put some screws through it and secure them on the front side of the motherboard with washers. After that, simply apply thermal paste and slot the water block onto the protruding screws, securing it with the four spring-loaded nuts. Note that AMD users will have to remove the Intel mounting arms that are pre-installed and attach the AMD ones, and naturally LGA2011 users do not need the backplate or washers – just a set of screws that are secured to the socket itself.

Click to enlarge - The TD02-Slim in our Intel LGA1150 test sytem

After that, the radiator installation is really quite simple thanks to the thinness of it and the fans. A fan splitter cable is provided so you can connect both fans to one header if your motherboard only has the one, and a Molex adaptor is provided too in case you want to bypass motherboard PWM control altogether.

Specifications

• Compatibility LGA775, LGA1366, LGA115x, LGA2011(-v3); AMD: AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+), FM1
• Radiator size(mm) 273 x 22 x 120 (W x D x H)
• Fan size (mm) 120 x 15 x 120 (W x D x H)
• Fan(s) 2 x 120mm PWM, 800~2,200 RPM
• Stated Noise 16.5~27.4 dB per fan

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/coo...-slim-review/1

[Jorge-Vieira]

Corsair Hydro Series H5 SF low-profile liquid CPU cooler

Corsair announced the release of its first low-profile liquid CPU cooler, the Hydro Series H5 SF, bringing the quiet and efficient benefits of liquid cooling to the smallest of PCs. Mounting to any Mini-ITX motherboard and equipped with a specially tuned low-noise blower fan, the H5 SF is able to cool even an overclocked CPU within the confines of the most compact small form factor cases.
Further expanding Corsair’s best-selling Hydro series line of liquid CPU coolers, the H5 SF is Corsair’s first liquid cooler designed specifically to meet the thermal demands of small form factor PCs. Easy to install and just 84mm tall, the H5 SF is compact enough to fit inside the most confined PC case , yet still offers up to 150W of heat dissipation, enough to cool today’s demanding high-end CPUs with overclocking headroom to spare.
The all-new design fits directly on top of any Mini-ITX motherboard with no need to attach the H5 SF to any external fan mounts or brackets, maximizing compatibility across a wide range of Mini-ITX and small form factor cases. A high-performance copper cold plate efficiently draws heat away from the CPU, where it’s then transferred into the integrated 120mm x 40mm radiator and exhausted by the H5 SF’s low-noise tuned 120mm blower fan. What’s more, the H5 SF’s blower fan also draws air over other heat producing motherboard components such as VRMs and chipset heatsinks, helping to keep your whole system cool.
Fully compatible with Corsair’s Obsidian Series 250D, Carbide Series Air 240, and Graphite Series 380T cases, the H5 SF is also critical to Corsair’s upcoming Bulldog chassis, allowing the new case to deliver low-noise, 4K living room gaming without compromising CPU choice. Now enthusiasts can take advantage of Bulldog’s H5 SF cooling for themselves and fit even the most demanding of CPUs, into the smallest of cases.
Available immediately from Corsair’s world-wide network of retailers and distributors, the H5 SF is backed by a comprehensive five year warranty and Corsair’s world-wide customer support network.
Specifications

• Low profile liquid CPU Cooling - Provides efficient cooling for small form factor cases
• High-pressure, low-noise 120mm PWM blower fan - Powerful and quiet liquid cooling
• Ultimate SFF compatibility - Mounts to any Mini-ITX motherboard with no external fan mounts.
• Low permeability tubing - Ensures long life, and the flexible design makes installation easier in tight spaces
• Copper cold plate with pre-applied thermal compound - Pre-applied thermal compound saves you time and mess when installing
• MSRP: $79.99 exc. Tax

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/cor...pu-cooler.html

[Enzo]

Parece-me bem o itx-cooler. Dá sempre jeito para gajos das invenções como eu
Bulldog...Esses PCs com formato de consola agora viraram moda também...

[Jorge-Vieira]

Asus X99 Motherboards Get The EK Monoblock Treatment

EK Water Blocks has been releasing a steady stream of new products for several months now. Over the summer, the company started dabbling in a fairly new product category. It wasn’t the first time EKWB had released a monoblock, but it certainly wasn’t a popular solution. These days, the company is finding that more and more, customers are looking at monoblocks for their builds, and the company has been investing heavily in this category. It even said there are two more coming before the end of the year.

"Although we launched Intel X99 Series VRM (mosfet) blocks several months ago, we had to answer the high demand for the monoblock solution," said Niko Tivadar, EK's Chief of R&D. "Monoblocks are becoming a very popular choice with enthusiast users and we will bring two more monoblocks to the market by the end of this year."

The latest release is the EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock designed with Asus to fit on four of Asus’s X99 motherboards. EKWB engineered the monoblock to make direct contact with the VRM modules and mount directly to the LGA2011v3 socket. The company said it supports all Haswell-E processors and the upcoming Broadwell-E CPUs.
The block follows EKWB’s typical water block design. The company said it features the EK-Supremacy EVO cooling engine technology that all of its current water blocks feature, as well as the high flow construction that allows it to be used with low powered water pumps.

EKWB constructs all of its blocks with the same material selections. The base is made of nickel-plated electrolytic copper, and EKWB is offering two options for the top: a solid black top made of high quality POM Acetal, and a clear top crafted from acrylic glass.
EK Water Blocks said in its press release that the EK-FC ASUS X99 Monoblock supports four motherboards, but technically it actually supports seven if you count revisions. The official announcement listed the following boards, but three of them have two supported versions according to EKWB’s Cooling Configurator.

• Asus X99-A (USB3.1)
• Asus X99-DELUXE (USB3.1)
• Asus X99-PRO (USB3.1)
• Asus X99-S

The Asus X99-A, X99-DELUXE and X99-PRO motherboards have USB 3.1 variants currently on the market, but the previous editions that lack the latest USB specification are supported, as well.
The EK-FB X99 Monoblock is readily available through the EK Webshop and the company’s network of resellers. Both versions carry the same $136.99 price tag.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ekw...sed,30697.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Watercool Releases Narrow ILM Waterblock For Intel Platforms

Watercool, maker of the ever popular HEATKILLER line of CPU and GPU water blocks, has released a set of narrow ILM water blocks for Intel LGA-2011 and LGA-2011v3 sockets and a kit to convert the existing HEATKILLER IV CPU block to narrow ILM configuration.
Narrow ILM sockets are typically found only on server and workstation motherboards, so this configuration won’t be for everyone, but if you have a need for a dual-Xeon workstation machine cooled by liquid, the HEATKILLER IV Narrow ILM CPU block is ready to cater to that need.
Watercool is offering the block in three different variants. The HEATKILLER IV BASIC features a copper base and a black POM Acetal top, and two variants of the HEATKILLER IV PRO include copper tops rather than Acetal. The copper top is offered with nickel plating, for a shiny mirror-like finish, or with pure bare copper.
Watercool set the price of the HEATKILLER IV BASIC Narrow ILM CPU block at 54.95€. The HEATKILLER IV PRO PURE COPPER is 79.94€, and the nickel plated HEATKILLER IV PRO COPPER NI is a few dollars more at 84.95€. Additionally, Watercool is also offering a conversion kit for existing HEATKILLER IV owners to change the standard block to the narrow ILM configuration. These kits can be found for 19.95€.

	HEATKILLER IV BASIC	HEATKILLER IV PRO PURE COPPER	HEATKILLER IV PRO COPPER NI
POM Acetal	Copper	Copper - Nickel
Material - Bottom plate:	Copper	Copper	Copper - Nickel
Material - Holders:	stainless steel - polished	stainless steel - polished	stainless steel - polished
Material - Easy Mount System:	brass - plated	brass - plated	brass - plated
Dimensions cooler (L x W x H):	66 x 59 x 17 mm	66 x 59 x 17 mm	66 x 59 x 17 mm
Weight:	approx 450g	approx 450g	approx 450g
Connecting thread:	2x G ¼ (DIN ISO 228-1)	2x G ¼ (DIN ISO 228-1)	2x G ¼ (DIN ISO 228-1)
2011 Narrow ILM, 2011-3 Narrow ILM	2011 Narrow ILM, 2011-3 Narrow ILM	2011 Narrow ILM, 2011-3 Narrow ILM

All four products are available through shop.watercool.de. Watercool did not announce partner resellers that would be carrying the narrow ILM water blocks.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/wat...ilm,30701.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Antec’s Latest Closed Loop Liquid Cooler Range is Superb Value!

Corsair has undoubtedly dominated the closed-loop liquid cooling market for some time and provides an impressive array of products to suit a variety of form factors. However, it’s important to reiterate that the actual units are built by either Asetek or CoolIT and not Corsair. As a result, most of the CLCs around are identical apart from a few slight aesthetic adjustments. Out of all the CLCs I’ve tested so far, Corsair’s latest H100i GT and H110i GT are the most impressive due to an attractive block design, LED lighting and gorgeous textured tubing. Nevertheless, at around £90-£100, these are an expensive proposition especially when you consider the core components are almost identical to cheaper alternatives.
On the other hand, Corsair provides a fantastic 5-year warranty on the Hydro series while their competitors like the EKWB Predator 240 only offers a 2 year guarantee. This peace-of-mind is worth the extra to many customers as there is a lot of anxiety regarding liquid cooling and the catastrophic damage from leakage. Technically, Corsair will replace any damaged hardware from a pump failure, although the probability of this occurring is very small. Nevertheless, it’s great to have that extra bit of confidence when purchasing a liquid cooling product. I’ve not heard the official terms and conditions from some of the other manufacturers as replacing hardware is a costly endeavor. I honestly believe hardware companies should clearly outline their cover for any leakage and the RMA procedure.
Antec is expanding their water cooling line-up and bringing two new models to market incredibly soon. Apparently, both of the new models will arrive in Europe during late December or early January. The Antec H600 revolves around a 120mm radiator and 20mm deep heat fin array. Furthermore, the included fan opts for a blue LED and speed range between 600-2400RPM. Mostly impressively, the estimated launch price is remarkably cheap at £39.95.
At the higher end, the Antec H1200 utilizes a 240mm radiator, 20mm deep heat fin array and high quality FEP tubing. Here is a complete rundown of this product’s specification:

“High-Performance Pump with LED Status Indicator. The integrated Status LED lights up during operation
7-Blade PWM 12cm Fans with Blue LEDs, Rifle Bearing keeps it whisper-quiet, while filling your rig with blue light.
High-Performance 240mm Radiator. A complex structure of 0.28 mm thick heat fins with 1.3 mm empty space in between each of them maximize the heat dissipation
Maximum Heat Fin Surface Area: 20 mm deep heat fin array increases the surface area for a maximum heat dissipation
High-Quality FEP Tubes: With minimal moisture absorption and high thermal & kinetic tolerances for a prolonged life
Block and Pump Array:
– High-density array of only 0.15 mm thin Micro Heat Channels with 0.2 mm space in between them
– For whisper-quiet operation with an incredible lifetime
– For maximum pump speed and cooling cycle
– Heavy-Duty Graphite bearing for a long and whisper-quiet life time
Specification:
– Noise Level Range of Fan: 16~35dBA
– Fan Speed: 600-2400RPM
– Radiator Dimensions: 271mm x 120mmx 25mm
– Fan Size: 120mm x 120mm x 25mm
– Tube Length: 315mm”

The H1200 is an Asetek-based unit so it should be very reliable and perform remarkably well. Given the radiator size, LED fans, and block LED, you would expect a price around £80. However, Antec is going to offer this performance CLC at £59.99!!! This is a major price cut compared to similar AIOs and a great value proposition. On the other hand, have Antec been able to offer this price due to poorer warranty terms?
The Antec rep at Overclockers UK directly addressed these concerns and said:

“If we have one leak I personally promise to come and visit you if yours leaks and I will replace all damaged components.
Trust me they WILL not leak but seriously if one does we will 100% replace any damaged components for you if it does.”

This level of customer service and honesty is admirable and I wish more companies provided a more direct answer to the leakage question. In the next few weeks, we should have a review of both units and I cannot wait to see how they perform!

Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/antecs-latest-s-superb-value/

[Jorge-Vieira]

ID-Cooling Frostflow 240L AIO Water Cooler Review

Introduction

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ID-Cooling is quickly becoming a common name in western markets, having launched several very interesting products this year, many of which you can expect to see reviews of here at eTeknix, and some we’ve already covered, such as the Frostflow 120L, T60-SFX Chassis, IS Series Coolers and the SE 204K Cooler. ID-Cooling has won a few awards from us here at eTeknix and I’m certainly eager to see how their 240L stacks up against their own smaller 120L model and, of course, their competitors products.
Equipped support for every popular socket type you can think of, a TDP rating of up to 200W, a 240mm aluminium radiator, two high-quality fans and a ceramic bearing pump, the Frostflow 240L is certainly seems like a capable piece of hardware, so let’s jump right in and take a closer look at what it has to offer.

The packaging is typical of what we’ve seen on other ID-Cooling products, keeping the same black and red theme that they often use, a nice image of the cooler, as well as some of the specifications on the front of the box.

Around the back, a little statement from ID-Cooling about the product.

In the box, you’ll find everything you need to get it installed, including mounting kits for both AMD and Intel, as well as a universal backplate.

There are two high-quality PWM fans included, which are ID-Coolings own design. We tested this fan model on the 120L review and they really are great fans, lots of airflow, very little noise. There’s also a Y-split fan cable in the box to help you save on motherboard fan headers.

The radiator is a slim-style 240mm design. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s not exactly unattractive either. Most radiators look the same these days and the 240L is no exception, although that’s not a bad thing.

The hoses are covered with a durable weave, this adds a little flair to the design, keeps the pipes flexible, but also increases their durability.

This is an AIO unit, so naturally the pump is pre-fixed to the radiator. The hoses are of a good length, making it ideal for those who have a larger chassis.

The hoses are mounted to the side of the pump with a pivot mount, giving them great manoeuvrability, something that should greatly improve the installation process. The top of the pump has LED lighting around the edge, giving your spinning red light effect that’s reminiscent of the Knight Rider Kit lighting.

There’s a large copper contact plate on the base of the cooler, which should provide excellent coverage over your CPU.

Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-fr...cooler-review/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Thermaltake Launches RGB-Illuminated Water 3.0 AIO Coolers

RGB lighting seems to be the hottest trend in PC components these days. Now you can find motherboards, graphics cards and a variety of peripherals with customizable colored lighting to fit any themed build. Thermaltake is the latest company to join in on the trend by releasing a series of AIO closed loop water coolers feature RGB illuminated fans.
Thermaltake’s Water 3.0 Riing RGB series closed loop coolers are available in 240 mm and 360 mm variants. Each Riing RGB cooler includes Thermaltake Riing 12 LED RGB radiator fans that have been tuned for high-static pressure. Each fan includes a 256-color ring of LEDs around the circumference.
The Water 3.0 Riing RGB series coolers include a smart fan controller that manages fan speed and the lighting profiles. Thermaltake said the controllers can switch between five different LED modes. The light rings can be set to solid red, blue, white or green, or they can be set to cycle between 265 different colors. The company said there is a play/pause function that will lock in a particular color, which will remain in memory even after the PC is power-cycled. Alternatively, the LEDs can be disabled, as well.

	Water 3.0 Riing RGB 360	Water 3.0 Riing RGB 240
Compatibility	Intel LGA 2011-3/2011/1366/1156/1155/1151/1150	Intel LGA 2011-3/2011/1366/1156/1155/1151/1150
AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2	AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
Water Block	Material:Copper	Material:Copper
Pump	Rated Voltage: 12 V	Rated Voltage:12 V
Rated Current: 175 mA	Rated Current:175 mA
Fan	Dimension:120 x 120 x 25 mm	Dimension: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Speed:800 ~ 1500 R.P.M	Speed:800 ~ 1500 R.P.M
400 ~ 1000 R.P.M (Low Noise Mode)	400 ~ 1000 R.P.M (Low Noise Mode)
Noise Level:18.5 ~ 26.4 dB-A	Noise Level:18.5 ~ 26.4 dB-A
Rated Voltage:12 V	Rated Voltage:12 V
Max. Air Flow:22.14 ~ 40.6 CFM	Max. Air Flow:22.14 ~ 40.6 CFM
Max. Pressure:0.57 ~ 2.01 mm-H2O	Max. Pressure:0.57 ~ 2.01 mm-H2O
Connector:4 pin	Connector:4 pin
Radiator	Dimension:326 x 120 x 27 mm	Dimension:270 x 120 x 27 mm
Tube	Length:326 mm	Length:326 mm
Material:Rubber	Material:Rubber
Weight	1320g	1071g

Thermaltake did not announce pricing and availability for the Riing series Water 3.0 coolers, but expect to see them wherever Tt products are sold in the near future.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/the...r-3,30708.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

LEPA EXllusion 240 All-in-One Refillable CPU Cooler Review

Introduction

LEPA is probably a more familiar name to PSU fans, but rest assured the brand wants to make its way into the CPU cooler market as well. We've looked at some LEPA coolers in the past including the LV12 air cooler and more recently we looked at the AquaChanger 240 AIO. Both of these coolers provided average cooling performance but never challenged the top performers. Hoping to change this unfortunate fact, LEPA has sent us their newest AIO cooler dubbed the EXllusion 240.

The EXllusion 240 uses a refillable design which allows for more flexible configurations along with fans that have dual convex blades allowing smoother airflow. All together the EXllusion 240 looks like an interesting AIO with some nice features but will it perform well enough to get your attention this holiday shopping season?

System Setup

Today's review takes place on our fourth generation [H]ard platform. The test bed consists of the ASUS Z87-Deluxe motherboard, eight gigabytes of Corsair 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM and the Intel Core i7-4770K.

Test Methods

CPU

The biggest change you will notice is the removal of hardware testing. In recent years, Intel has shifted its methods of testing to software based and so we find it acceptable to do the same.

GPU

Once again we have an integrated GPU in our processor which alleviates the need for a discrete one. With the removal of a discrete GPU comes the advantage of not having an additional variable to account for.

The iGPU will not create any anomalies in our testing as long as we practice consistent testing methods.

Case

Corsair was kind enough to provide us with its Carbide series chassis. It provides excellent airflow and interior space and is a good reflection on current case design.


Thermal Paste

Noctua's NT-H1 thermal paste was selected as the thermal interface material (TIM) of choice for a few key reasons. The thermal paste has been shown to provide excellent thermal conductivity allowing the heat sinks to better do its job. There is no observed curing time. That is, performance does not get any better over time. Any curing time could have introduced variables into the equation causing at best dubious results and at worst unreliable ones.

Temperatures

Ambient temperature will be kept at 25C for the duration of the tests and measured with a MicroTemp EXP non-contact infrared thermometer and cross referenced with the Sperry Digital 4 Point thermometer. Any variance greater then 0.2C will halt the testing until temperatures return within spec for fifteen minutes.

Idle

Idle temperatures will be recorded after a twenty minute period of inactivity. Any fluctuation during the last sixty seconds will reset the timer for an additional five minutes.

Load

Load temperatures will be recorded after a twenty minute period for air cooled systems, and thirty minutes for liquid cooled systems, at 100% load. To obtain this load we will be using AIDA64 Extreme Edition v3.00.2500. This places an even greater load on the CPU than before and includes some benefits. Because the load is so extreme we see the temperature vary wildly from 72C to 86C in some instances. To get an accurate reading we will utilize AIDA64’s ability to average the temperature over time. Given twenty/thirty minutes at 100% load we arrive at a temperature that accurately represents our heatsink’s performance.

Sound

Sound levels will be measured with a Reliability Direct AR824 sound meter from a distance of four feet away. With everything turned off and the room completely silent the meter registered a sound level of 38dB. This is a very quiet room where a simple pin drop could be heard. All sound measurements are recorded in the very late evening to further reduce any ambient noise.

Toda a review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/...w#.VmhGmr9v708

[LPC]

Boas!

Olha o triton vendido por LEPA!

Cumprimentos,

LPC

[Jorge-Vieira]

Alphacool Expands HardTube Lineup With UV Acrylic And Carbon Options

Alphacool, one of the leading water cooling component manufacturers, has announced the launch of two new options for HardTube liquid cooling tubing. The company has introduced UV reactive plexi and solid carbon rigid tubing.
Alphacool’s new UV reactive HardTubes are clear under standard light, but when ultraviolet light is applied, the plexi glows blue. Alphacool said the effect magnifies as the UV source is moved closer to the tubing, and the effect can be made even more brilliant if UV reactive fluid is used in conjunction. The company said that because the tubing is clear under normal light, your loop can be configured with two separate colors, one for daytime, and one for when the room is dark.
Alphacool also announced the release of a unique new tubing style. The company has created a line of carbon HardTubes that have a satin black finish.
Both styles of HardTube are available now in four different lengths. Alphacool offers precut 20 mm, 40 mm, 60 mm and 80 mm tubes. Prices vary from $2.07 for a single 20 mm UV tube to $13.98 for a single 80 mm carbon tube. Alphacool is offering the carbon tubes only individually, but you can buy four packs of the UV tubes, which range from $11.90 for 20 mm tubes to $18.45 for 80 mm tubes.

Alphacool

It’s important to note that the fittings for these two styles of HardTube are not interchangeable. The outer diameter of the UV plexi tubing is 13 mm, whereas the carbon HardTube is slightly narrower at 12 mm. For this reason, Alphacool has also launched two varieties of fittings for the carbon HardTubes. The fittings are available in black and silver, and the company is charging $5.67 for both styles.
The UV reactive and carbon HardTubes, as well as their respective fittings, are available now through Aquatuning.us.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/alp...hed,30728.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

The EKWB EK-XLC Predator 240 Liquid Cooler Review

Today we are having a look at the EK-XLC Predator 240, the first AIO liquid cooling solution from EKWB. EKWB is a company that specializes in and is known by their custom liquid cooling products, but with the EK-XLC Predator 240, the company is trying to bring the performance of their custom liquid cooling solutions to the AIO market. We are thoroughly examining and comparing their new product in this review.
Introduction

Ever since liquid cooling became a small trend in the 90's, when enthusiasts were using car radiators and aquarium pumps to cool down their heavily overclocked Athlons and Durons, many companies were founded, focused on custom advanced cooling solutions. However the combination of the relatively high cost and complexity of a liquid cooling system, plus the increasing energy efficiency of modern processors, kept demand for such systems and parts low. As a result, very few of these companies survived to this date. EK Water Blocks, or EKWB for short, is one of them.

EKWB is a company that originates from Slovenia. They are one of the oldest liquid-cooling focused companies around and today they are certainly one of the most popular PC custom liquid cooling manufacturers. They are mainly focused on designing individual liquid cooling parts, such as motherboard and GPU-specific cooling blocks, reservoirs and radiators. However, the bulk of the interest on liquid cooling systems today is on all-in-one (AIO) solutions that are ready to be installed and operate with little knowledge beyond knowing how to install a basic PC. EKWB has realized that and recently released two ready-to-go AIO cooling kits with a twist - these can also be upgraded and expanded. Today we are having a look at the EK-XLC Predator 240, the "small" kit that is featuring a 240 mm radiator.

EKWB EK-XLC Predator 240
On amazon



Packaging & Bundle

The cardboard box that the Predator 240 came in is not particularly strong but the product is very well protected within a plastic shell inside it, ensuring that it will be delivered without damage. The artwork is simple, direct and elegant, mainly focused on a picture of the unit itself and it promotes its most significant features.

EKWB supplies the most basic bundle that we have ever seen coming with an AIO cooler. Inside the box we only found the power cable that is necessary to power the unit (a derivative of a SATA power cable), a few mounting screws, a Torx driver, thermal paste and a user's guide. The user's guide is by far the most interesting piece of the bundle, being well-written and illustrated, making it very useful. Note however that certain parts of the guide assume that the user is a fairly advanced DIY enthusiast, suggesting, for example, the removal of the CPU's lid or the internal cleaning of the water block. The instructions are detailed enough for an advanced user to partake such tasks, describing the process and the tools/chemicals/substances that may be necessary. However, several of these recommendations are absolutely not for amateurs and could result to major equipment damage when not performed adequately.

The EKWB EK-XLC Predator 240

Toda a review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9835/t...-cooler-review

[Jorge-Vieira]

Alphacool Eisdecken Top for D5 and DDC Pumps

Alphacool proudly presents the new family members "Eisdecken": A new top for the D5 and one for the DCC pump. Additionally comes a new reservoir which suits well with either of the new two TOP's.
The diamond cut further improves the design in any system the combination is used in. The compact measurements enable great compatibility even with smaller computer cases. The overall height including the mounted reservoir (which can easily be mounted on each of the TOP's) is 13.3 cm for the D5 and 12.1 cm for the DCC. If you'd choose to go for an alternative reservoir you can even get the height down to 8,6cm for the D5 and 7.5 cm for the DCC.

Both of these TOP's have their feet on solid ground with easy-to-mount screwable feet. You can furthermore decide which edition you'd love to go for: We have them in either Acetal or as Plexi - the choice is yours. And to top that you can even add up to four LED's to the Plexi edition to even further increase the illumination of this masterpiece.
Eisdecke TOP DDC Version Acetal/Plexi Version

• dimensions: 80 x 80 x 23mm
• Thread: 5 x 1/4"
• material: Acetal or Plexi

Eisdecke TOP D5 Variante Acetal/Plexi Version

• dimensions: 80 x 80 x 40mm
• Thread: 5 x 1/4"
• material: Acetal or Plexi

accessories for both versions

• 2x stands
• 3x locking srews 1/4"
• screws for mounting

Eisdecke reservoir

• dimensions: 80 x 80 x 45mm
• capacity: max. 123ml
• Thread: 1x 1/4"
• Material: Plexi

accessories:

• 1x Bubble Down
• screws for mounting

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/alp...ddc-pumps.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Asetek Shows How Corsair H75 Water Coolers Are Made!

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Asetek has produced over two million liquid coolers and are now giving us a rare glimpse behind the scenes to see how Asetek’s self-contained liquid coolers are made. The video just happens to have been shot when the Corsair Hydro Series H75 liquid cooler was being assembled on the production line. The Corsair H75 has a 25mm x 120mm radiator with Asetek Gen 4 cooling technology and runs $74.99 shipped on Amazon. You can check out our review on the Corsair H75 from way back in 2013 here.





Asetek has since released Gen 5 cooling technology that is used on different models. You can tell the difference between Asetek Gen 4 and Gen 5 models by how the water cooler tubes go into the block. Asetek Gen 4 products have the tubing routed in the sides and the newer Asetek Gen 5 products have the tubing routed in through the top.
An example of a liquid cooler that used Gen 5 cooling technology would be the recently announced CRYORIG A Series HLC A40 and A80 CPU coolers. It’s hard to see in the image below, but the tubes come in the top of the block.
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This is a better shot of the CRYORIG A Series HLC A40 Ultimate for you that shows how the tubes go in through the top block cover.
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Noticia:
http://www.legitreviews.com/asetek-s...x1PpEd5jZVY.99