Sistemas de Water Cooling

[Jorge-Vieira]

EK teases first all-in-one liquid cooling design

EK Water Blocks is getting into the all-in-one liquid cooling market with the Predator, which will include quick-detach fittings and GPU support in its largest incarnation.








EK Water Blocks has teased its first all-in-one liquid cooling system, the Predator, unveiling the design at the Quakecon event late last week.

While EK is well-known for producing both individual liquid-cooling components and full kits, the company has previously shied away from the burgeoning all-in-one market - where pre-filled systems, either sealed-loop or drainable and upgradeable, are sold as a fit-and-go kit requiring none of the thought or effort of traditional liquid cooling - for reasons that are its own. Now, though, the company has confirmed it intends to launch its own all-in-one design: the EK Predator.

According to details released by the company at the event, the Predator will be available in 240mm and 360mm variants, featuring either two or three high-static-pressure Vardar fans. The smaller unit is designed to cool a system's CPU; the larger unit will come with quick-disconnect fittings to allow GPU coolers, available for reference-design Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon graphics cards, to be added into the loop.

While EK Water Blocks was showing the devices off at Quakecon, and posted a few teaser images to its Twitter account, the company has so far been silent on details, with specifications, pricing and availability yet to be confirmed.

Noticia:
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar.../ek-predator/1

[Jorge-Vieira]

Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme S AIO CPU Cooler Review

Introduction

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Thermaltake have created some fantastic coolers in recent years, with a range that covers everything from air, to water, budget to premium, including their new and rather stunning custom loop water cooling gear. The model we’re looking at today covers several categories, it’s an AIO water cooler, which promises the high-end cooling thrills of their other water coolers, with a more affordable price tag, making it very attractive to those investing in their first water-cooled setup.

Check out the quick overview video below to find out why Thermaltake stripped down some of the features on this cooler and why that’s a good thing for (most) consumers.
The packaging is colourful and has all the major specification information on there that you will need.

The interior is pretty much what we see with all AIO coolers, a carton with protective bags overall smaller hardware components to keep them safe.

A pair of double curved fans, which can operate between 1200 and 2000 RPM, each fitted with a standard PWM connector and a black braided cable.

There’s no shortage of mounting options on offer, with separate rings and backplates for both Intel and AMD, 2011 screws, fan and chassis screws and even a Y-split PWM cable for the fans.

The radiator and pump are nicely designed, but also pretty standard. Those looking for something unique may want to look elsewhere, but it’s certainly presentable.

The radiator is a slim design, maximizing compatibility with most systems, while the 240mm length provides a good amount of surface area to dissipate heat from your CPU.

Two slim and long hoses mean that it’ll be easy to fit the pump inside your system, whether you have a small chassis, or a large one. The back of the pump has a Thermaltake logo on it, which looks pretty cool.

Pre-applied thermal paste is great for a quick and easy install, but there is no extra paste included, so you’ll need more if you plan to re-install in the future.

We won’t be using the stock paste of course, so I’ve cleaned it off. As you can see, we’ve got a good size copper contact plate and lots of screws providing a snug fit for the pump housing.

Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-w...cooler-review/

[Jorge-Vieira]

SilverStone Tundra Series TD03-Lite AIO CPU Cooler Review

Introduction

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We first reviewed the Silverstone TD03 just over a year ago, and I was thoroughly impressed with its build quality, performance and overall design. The TD03 is one of the best coolers in its class, but the only downside that I can see is that it was a little expensive; although you get what you pay for. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the TD03-Lite, a cooler that takes what we knew about the original, but for a much lower price and to reflect that, a few of the design features have been cut back to keep the cost down, offering the product to a much wider market, but has this had an effect on the performance? Let’s find out!
The specifications from the TD03-Lite are promising and the cooler comes equipped with a high-quality 120mm PWM fan, an aluminium 120mm radiator and copper contact block.

The packaging reflects SilverStones budget intentions, a brown box with printed decals, nothing fancy, but a box is just a box after all.

Everything comes neatly packaged in a custom shape carton, with separate compartments for all the major compartments and protective plastic over all sensitive hardware.

The included fan is a 120mm x 25mm design, with a black flat 4-pin PWM cable.

The fan features a 9-blade design and shaped edges to help better direct airflow, reduce noise and improve overall performance.

The included mounting kit supports Intel and AMD, comes with a universal backplate, Molex adaptor, all the required screws and a syringe of thermal paste.

The cooler is nothing too fancy, but it’s certainly presentable. It’s appearance isn’t much different from most 120mm AIO water coolers, with a black radiator, two thick hoses and of course, the CPU block/pump.

The radiator is a slim design, so it should be compatible with a wide range of system builds.The aluminium radiator is pretty straightforward in terms of design and the all-black design means it should easily blend into your system with ease.
The pump is the biggest changes here, the TD03 had a metal housing, while the Lite has plastic. It’s nicely finished and features a nice logo on the top with some small blue LED indicators just behind the logo for some added flair.

The Intel brackets are pre-fitted for a quick and easy installation, but a few screws are all that need to be tweaked to remove it and install the AMD brackets which were included in the box. The pump comes with a 3-pin header, so you’ll need two fan headers on your motherboard; one for the pump, one for the fan.

The copper contact plate is huge, so it should offer lots of coverage on a wide range of CPU types. It’s also well polished and this should help you get a nice uniform fit.

Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/silverstone-t...cooler-review/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Silverstone Tundra TD02-E Watercooler Review

Introduction

Performance cooling can be separated into two segments, air and water. On the air side we have some very impressive heatsinks dominated by dual cooling towers and fan sizes around 140mm. The reason for this is to both increase performance and lower the noise footprint. On the water side the same principles apply however we are using water to store the heat energy and can then direct it anywhere we want. This can give us flexibility in radiator location and size so we can dial in our performance requirements.



In this review we will be looking at the Silverstone Tundra TD02-E. This is a dual fan AIO watercooling unit that has taken the Silverstone design principles and applied them to every aspect of this product from the pump and block design to even the unique radiator. Their idea was to create a more efficient watercooling experience that not only looks good but performs well under pressure.
The waterblock is one of the most important parts of any watercooling system and Silverstone has created an aluminum unibody to hold the block and pump combo. Mounting brackets are constructed from an extruded piece of aluminum for extra strength and will attach to the nickel plated housing.





The heatsink base is machined flat and comes with a brushed finish. You will see that the copper base extends to the edges of the unibody and features their patented screwless design for a super clean look with less surface imperfections.
TD02-E features large diameter rubber hoses which are pressure fit to both the radiator and pump block. The hoses measure in at 300mm and while they are a little stiff they bend into position with little effort and without kinking.





Most watercooling radiators have been adapted for use in computers. The first were repurposed automotive heater cores that later became the popular “Black Ice” design that has been adopted as the defacto standard for computer cooling. While the “Black Ice” style radiator design is efficient it works on the principle of air resistance.
Silverstone has designed their own radiator for the Tundra Series that closely resembles a traditional heatpipe cooling tower. Each cooling fin in the array is solder bonded to a cooling pipe for better heat transfer. The wider fin spacing lowers back pressure at the fan and offers little resistance. While we have always said that air needs to loiter in a cooling tower to be most efficient it will be interesting to see how well this radiator design works.





Of course fan performance is a deciding factor when choosing a cooling solution and the Tundra TD02-E comes with two 120mm Silverstone fans. Each fan moves about 92 CFM @ 2500 RPM with a noise level of 35dBA. The PWM controller will spin the fans down to 1500rpm @ 18dBA which is a good range for a performance fan.

Toda a review:
http://www.hardwareasylum.com/review...ing/sst_td02-e

[Jorge-Vieira]

Corsair Hydro H80i GT High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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When it comes to sealed loops for CPU cooling, Asetek is the largest maker or distributor of these systems, but when it comes down to it, Corsair and AIOs are so closely related, it is almost the same as calling tissues Kleenex, or a soda a Coke. We have been around since the inception of the Hydro series of coolers, which happened very early in the game, right after CoolIT and Asetek stopped selling their own products and opened the doors for other manufacturers to take advantage of what they had built. Now Corsair did swap sides a couple of times with early Hydro coolers offering a round head unit, then they went to square ones, back to round ones, but this time around they have brought an all new look and feel to the Hydro series.


With what we have gathered, Corsair sort of took this last series releases as a no holds barred match against all other seal loop AIOs out there on the market. The issue with an AIO is that it has only four components to fiddle with to make improvements. There is the head unit with the pump and cold plate, and here we find an industry standard offered as we see nothing showing manufacturers are replacing either of those components. Next in line is the tubing. Thinner tubing will create more pressure as it is forced through it, but as you widen the ID of the tubing, you are able to move more coolant in the same amount of time, and is one thing that Corsair was sure to address. Then we run into the radiator, and again we see time and time again that we get the same FPI offerings and the same thicknesses, but Corsair did opt for the thicker radiator in this latest cooler. Then, of course, you have the fans, and here Corsair searched for a while and found some real power houses to pair up with this design.

Today, we are looking at the smallest offering in the new Hydro series lineup with the H80i GT. Not only does this system take full advantage of every opportunity given to them as a choice of how to improve things, being in the Hydro series with an "i" designation also means we get the full advantages of the Corsair Link software and within just a few clicks, you can have full control over fans, the pump, and even LED lighting since in this version the Corsair name on the head unit is backlit. Seeing what we have on the box, online, and with the testing behind us, we are sure that this H80i GT from Corsair will be turning some heads. Not only due to the sleek and new and improved styling all around this AIO, but more importantly for the massive boost in efficiency we see.

image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...ler-review.png

If you are on Corsair's website looking for more information about the H80i GT, when you click on the "Tech Specs" tab, this is the chart they will offer you. This bit explains that we get a five-year warranty on this cooler, which is a good start. It then tells us the cold plate is made of copper, that there are two fans, that the radiator is made of aluminum, and passing the compatibility, we see they make mention of the large diameter tubing used as well. Back to the compatibility, we see AMD is covered from AM2 forward, and for Intel we see LGA115x, LGA1366, and LGA2011 are all supported.

image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/conte...ler-review.png

Now if you are to scroll all the way to the bottom of the main page, you are then shown this chart as the specifications. Here we see everything that comes in the box, from the cooler to the fans, on down to the hardware and pre-applied thermal paste. We are then told that this radiator is 154mm tall, 123mm wide, and is 49mm in thickness. The included fans are 120mm fans that are 25mm thick, and offers speeds of 2435 RPM, delivering 70.69CFM and an astonishing 4.65mmH20 of pressure. It is easy to see with this H80i GT, that while compact compared to other sealed loop offerings, Corsair definitely splurged where at all possible to bring forth a serious contender for your hard earned dollars.

Speaking of hard earned dollars, just what sort of cost does all of this new, bigger and better cooler cost? The truth is that while many would think that with all the additional effort that went into this design, there would also be a considerable price hike, but that just isn't true. While Corsair released the H80i GT with an MSRP of $109.99, we found that at this time you don't have to even pay that much. Right now on Amazon, you can find the cooler listed for $91 with free shipping.

For comparable pricing to what a top tier air cooler would cost, and much less than most coolers of this nature cost at their time of release, if ever there was a time to jump on the Corsair AIO bandwagon, this is it; and when you see the charts, you too will easily see the bang for the buck that this cooler has to offer.


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PRICING: You can find the Corsair Hydro H80i for sale below. The prices listed are valid at the time of writing, but can change at any time. Click the link to see the very latest pricing for the best deal.


United States: The Corsair Hydro H80i retails for $91 at Amazon.

United Kingdom: The Corsair Hydro H80i retails for £78 at Amazon UK.

Australia: Find other tech and computer products like this over at PLE Computer's website.

Canada: The Corsair Hydro H80i retails for $125 CAD at Amazon Canada.

Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/727...iew/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

EK working on Predator AIO Cooler

And the concept seems sound and terrific if you ask me. EK recently has been showing the Predator AIO Cooler (all-in-one). Traditionbally EK has been focussing on LCS parts only, so this is a new one for them.
This is an AIO unit prefilled with coolant. There will be two versions, a 240mm version with no QDCs and a 360mm version with QDCs. EK will be selling pre-filled GPU blocks for reference design AMD & Nvidia PCBs with an additional pair of QDCs that can be easily added into the loop without having to add any extra coolant.
Features:

• EK-Supremacy MX
• EK-Vardar fans
• Industry standard DDC pump, more than enough for 3 blocks
• Quick Disconnects for easy expansion
• All copper core radiator and blocks
• Complete PWM control
• Industry standard G1/4 ports to allow complete customization and expansion

The kit is a bit unusual as the pump get to be plugged in to a breakout box on the end of the radiator,here you can also see features like LEDs to verify power ON/OFF. Thickness is about the width of the DDC ~62mm. The pump is a low power 6-7W DDC. Interesting to see is that the pump is mounted on the radiator as well. This is done to prevent them getting sued, as Asetek holds a patent on the pump/water-block design (and they will sue anyone that doesn't pay their licensing fees)
The LCS has quick couplings connectors to add/dismount gear to the loop. Not the most aesthetically pleasing solution, but handy if you want to add say a VGA card next to the CPU you are cooling in your loop.
ETA and pricing is TBA.

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/ek-...io-cooler.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

EK Water Blocks Introduces the CoolStream SE 120 mm slim radiator

EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is excited to introduce EK-CoolStream SE, a new compact high-performance computer liquid cooling radiator.

EK-CoolStream SE family radiators combine EK's unique CSQ design with latest radiator core engine. Built for EK-Vardar 120mm high static pressure fans, these radiators are optimized for maximum heat dissipation across an entire fan operational range, thus delivering exceptional performance at both low- and high airflow operation.

EK assured quality level, optimal price-performance ratio and unique minimalist design make these EK-CoolStream SE series radiators a perfect choice for any computer liquid cooled system. Overall compact measurement of the SE series radiator allow for utilization even in the tiniest computer chassis.

The radiator offers best cooling capacity in the ~25mm thick 120mm radiator class. Single stack copper fins provide massive surface area while the parallel flow cooling chambers reduce hydraulic flow resistance to a minimum. All radiators allow for push-pull fan installation to even further increase the cooling performance.

"This radiator was specifically designed to be utilized in computer chassis where space constrains limit the use of other types of radiators", said Niko Tivadar, EK's Chief of R&D. "Such design also allows for building of the high performance 3U form factor liquid cooled HPC and workstation computers".

This product features two recessed G1/4 threaded ports with two pre-installed extenders from the front side to allow any G1/4 threaded fitting to be used.

All new radiators are readily available for purchase through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. Bellow are the MSRP with VAT included:

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/214953/ek...-radiator.html

[Sonas]

EK working on Predator AIO Cooler




Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/ek-...io-cooler.html

Ui agora e' que isto vai rebentar com o mercado dos "pequeninos" eheheheh
Grande solução para quem quer ter CPU + GPU com WC

Parece um sistema bastante limpinho!

So nos blocos e nas ventoinhas ganham aos pontos à concorrência!

[Jorge-Vieira]

MSI offers free liquid-cooler with the purchase of Intel Z170 mainboard

MicroStar International will provide a free closed-loop liquid cooler from Cooler Master to the first buyers of their MSI Z170A Gaming M7 mainboards. The offer is limited, hence early adopters will need to be extremely quick.
The first buyers of MSI’s new Z170A Gaming M7 platform will get Cooler Master Nepton 120XL AIO closed-loop liquid cooler, which costs around £70 including VAT, for free. The stock will be limited to 150 pieces for the U.K., so early adopters of Intel’s “Skylake” platform will have to be really quick. The offering is exclusive to the U.K. market.

To get the free all-in-one Cooler Master Nepton 120XL cooler, the MSI Z170A Gaming M7 mainboard will have to be purchased from Overclockers UK, Scan, eB eBuyer, Dabs, Novatech, CCL and Box. Not all stock will be available on launch day, according to MSI.

The MSI Z170A Gaming mainboard is based on the Intel Z170 core-logic set and is designed for Intel Core i5/i7 “Skylake” microprocessors in LGA1151 form-factor. The motherboard features four DDR4 memory slots, three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots for graphics cards or high-end solid-state drives, advanced multi-phase all-digital voltage regulator module (VRM) for central processing units and a rich set of overclocking capabilities. The mainboard also comes with two M.2 slots (PCIe 3.0 x4) for high-performance SSDs that can be used in RAID 0 mode for extreme performance, two SATA Express set of connectors, advanced 7.1-channel audio with separate circuitry protected against EMI, USB 3.1 and so on.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/co...170-mainboard/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Enermax Liqmax II 240mm AIO CPU Cooler Review

Introduction

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Enermax are one of my all time favourite brands, as they’ve created some really unique chassis designs over the years, some stunning power supplies and most importantly to myself, their AIO water coolers still dominate the top of our charts, giving us some truly incredible cooling performance that would make you think twice about needing a custom loop. Their latest cooler, the LiqMax II 240mm All-in-One Liquid CPU Cooler is certainly something I’ve been looking forward to testing, especially so given the performance of their LiqTech coolers and I’m eager to see how this one compares.
As you can see, the ELC-LMR240-BS as it is technically known, comes well equipped with a ceramic bearing pump, an aluminium radiator and a pair of high quality 120mm fans, which can operate right up to 2000RPM.

The packaging is really nicely designed, keeping in theme with many other Enermax products and features a nice image of the cooler, as well as a quick rundown of the major features and socket compatibility; you’ll also notice that this cooler is rated to handle up to 350W+ TDP, which is way more than you’ll likely ever use.

In the box, you’ll find two very high-quality fans, something I suspect will give the LiqMax II an edge over the competition. They come with very funky shaped blades, as well as rubber anti-vibration mounts on each side of all four corners.
Each fan comes with a slim black cable and a 4-pin PWM connector.

There’s a universal mounting plate included, as well as an arrangement of high-quality and rather nice looking screws and fittings. What’s also nice to see is that we’ve got a tube of thermal grease, rather than a sachet, which is handy for multiple applications, as well as a Y-split fan cable to help connect the two 120mm fans to your motherboard, as you’ll still need another header for the pumps 3-pin connector.

The radiator is pretty straight forward, with a standard 240mm design and a slim form factor.

The cooler is equipped with 300mm hoses, which should make it compatible with most large cases. The pipes are quite thick, so they’re not as flexible as some other coolers and that could make it tricky, although not impossible, to mount it in small chassis.

The radiator is nicely finished with a plate on the edge, as well as a small Enermax logo, so it should blend in with most system builds easily enough.

The pump is very nicely styled with a cool design on the top and a small Enermax logo in the middle.

The hoses are mounted on a swivel joint to allow easier fitting into your system.

There’s an Intel mounting kit pre-fitted here, but with just a few small screws you can remove it and fit the included (in the box) AMD mounting kit. There’s a huge copper contact plate on the bottom which is nicely polished; this should provide a good fit over your CPU of choice.

Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/enermax-liqma...cooler-review/

[Jorge-Vieira]

EK Waterblocks Supremacy EVO CPU Block Review

Micrometers exist for the sole purpose of measuring very small distances, hence the “micro” being used as a prefix. Many users new to liquid cooling are often confused by just how little often separates one component from another, which is most prevalent in CPU blocks. The incredible tales of 20 degree differences between current top name blocks are just that, nothing more than incredible tales. When put under identical conditions, only a few scant degrees separates the best from the worst, which is why other factors weigh so heavily in choosing a block. Materials that will be cooperative with the rest of your loop is a must, and restriction needs to play a major factor, especially for those using smaller pumps. And, of course there is the eye candy, which in today’s market has become a huge part of the process. With the new Supremacy EVO, EK Waterblocks may have possibly covered more of these bases than any other CPU block that has come before it.

Overview and Installation Video Above

• Intro - 0:00
• Overview - 1:20
• Installation – 7:34
• Benchmarks – 10:30
• Conclusion – 11:10

Specifications:
CPU socket compatibility:
- Intel LGA-775
- Intel LGA-1150/1155/1156
- Intel LGA-1366
- Intel LGA-2011(-3)
- AMD Sockets: 939, 754, 940
- AMD Sockets: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+,FM2, FM2+
Enclosed:
- EK-Supremacy EVO series water block
- EK-Supremacy EVO PreciseMount mounting mechanism
- EK-Supremacy Backplate system (Intel LGA-1366 & AMD AMx Backplate; Intel LGA-115x Backplate ; rubber gasket)
- Additional AMD Socket mounting plate
- TIM / thermal grease: Gelid GC-Extreme (EKWB 1.5g)

Test System:
To test all components in this comparison, Hi Tech Legion will maintain an ambient room temperature of 20C. Temperatures will be climate controlled in all instances, so there will be no variance in benchmarks. Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound will be used for all comparison units. All heatsinks/fans will be benchmarked in the exact case as its comparisons, unless otherwise specified. HTL does not benchmark heatsinks/fans on a work bench - this is an attempt to show real world statistics. Temperatures will be calculated using either Core Temp or IR Thermometer and will all be measured in Celsius. All load temperatures will be at 100%, achieved by using AIDA64 Stress Test CPU & FPU, which will be run for 10 minutes before temperatures are measured.
All liquid coolers will be mounted with fans as exhaust unless otherwise noted.

System Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K Loop: Swiftech H220-X, 2x 120mm Swiftech Helix Fans, XSPC Temperature Sensor for Liquid Motherboard: MSI Z97 MPower Max AC Video Card: ASUS GTX 980 Strix Memory: 8GB ADATA XPG Xtreme DDR3-2133 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W Hard Drive: Patriot Pyro SE 120GB/Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB Media: LG BD-R Operating System: Windows 8.1.1 Pro 64-bit Thermal Paste: Noctua NT-H1

Provided by: EK Water Blocks
No compensation was received for review of this product.
Price Point
Price: $79.95-99.95 USD Retail Depending On Color and Top Materials (Get it at Amazon)
Class: Enthusiast
Reviewer's Opinion
Before we even look at the performance, you have to be amazed at the sheer chameleon-like quality that EK has given the Supremacy EVO. With ten different top options in seven different colors, choice of copper or nickel and tuned inserts and jet plates, the Supremacy EVO is by far the most flexible CPU block we have seen to date. Each of them is done flawlessly, with the Supremacy EVO being the most refined block I have seen to date with absolutely flawless materials and finish. While the color and material choices are impressive, it is the internals that impress me more. Two different inserts change flow for greater efficiency depending on the heat footprint of the CPU that the EVO will be cooling, while three different jet plates are used to tweak even further. It is rare that this type of attention to detail is found these days, with less complex designs becoming the norm. Installation was simple and straightforward for all platforms, with good materials used throughout the mounting kit. In terms of performance, the EVO stands tall. While not Earth shattering in terms of improvement, it is among the best blocks available. If you are starting a new system from scratch and want the best CPU block you can lay your hands on, the Supremacy EVO should be at the top of your considerations and comes with Hi Tech Legion’s highest recommendation and an Editor’s Choice Award.

Likes

• Excellent Cooling Performance
• Low Restriction
• Inserts and Jet Plates Included to Tweak Block to Particular CPU
• Unique Design
• Outstanding Build Quality, Fit and Finish
• Top Quality Gelid GC Extreme Included
• Available Color and Material Options to Match Almost Any Build
• Two 3mm LED Insert Holes on Clear Tops
• Excellent In Case Appearance
• Excellent Installation Hardware
• 2-Year Warranty

Dislikes

• None

Review:
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/...u-block-review

[Jorge-Vieira]

Thermaltake Pacific W1 CPU Block Review

Thermaltake doesn’t come to the minds of many people when they think of custom loop components. CLCs, sure, Tt has been doing that for some time and was the first to market with a 360mm version, the Water 3.0 Ultimate. However, Thermaltake has a long and storied history in liquid cooling, and were the first to attempt to take it mainstream with their Big Water line. Mind you, the mention of the Big Water line likely sent shivers down the spine of long time enthusiasts as it turned out to be a rather snake bitten collection of products. Now Thermaltake is poised to give it another go with the new Pacific line, which brings with it a far more enthusiast leaning. Instead of kit only offerings, the Pacific line is comprised of high end discrete components, and at the heart of this is their new CPU block the Pacific W1.

Overview and Installation Video Above

• Intro - 0:00
• Overview - 1:19
• Installation – 4:11
• Benchmarks – 9:06
• Conclusion – 10:13

Specifications:

P/N	CL-W022-CU00BL-A
Compatibility	Intel LGA 2011/1366/1155/1156/1150/775 AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
Dimension	60 H * 54 W* 16 L mm
Heatsink Material	Copper
Threads	G ¼”
Weight	345 g

Test System:
To test all components in this comparison, Hi Tech Legion will maintain an ambient room temperature of 20C. Temperatures will be climate controlled in all instances, so there will be no variance in benchmarks. Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound will be used for all comparison units. All heatsinks/fans will be benchmarked in the exact case as its comparisons, unless otherwise specified. HTL does not benchmark heatsinks/fans on a work bench - this is an attempt to show real world statistics. Temperatures will be calculated using either Core Temp or IR Thermometer and will all be measured in Celsius. All load temperatures will be at 100%, achieved by using AIDA64 Stress Test CPU & FPU, which will be run for 10 minutes before temperatures are measured.
All liquid coolers will be mounted with fans as exhaust unless otherwise noted.

System Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K Loop: Swiftech H220-X, 2x 120mm Swiftech Helix Fans, XSPC Temperature Sensor for Liquid Motherboard: MSI Z97 MPower Max AC Video Card: ASUS GTX 980 Strix Memory: 8GB ADATA XPG Xtreme DDR3-2133 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W Hard Drive: Patriot Pyro SE 120GB/Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB Media: LG BD-R Operating System: Windows 8.1.1 Pro 64-bit Thermal Paste: Noctua NT-H1

Provided by: Thermaltake
No compensation was received for review of this product.
Price Point
Price: $69.95 USD Retail (Get it at Amazon)
Class: Mainstream
Reviewer's Opinion
So, does the W1 signify a turnaround from the Big Water days for Thermaltake? Yes, it definitely does. The W1 is a very nice CPU block, there is no disputing it. It is well made and engineered to leave very little margin for error and to deliver good performance. It also happens to be an incredibly solid and weighty CPU block, noticeably heavier than any of the comparison units, owing to the extensive use of metal in the top. Internally, the design is simple and uses methods we are seeing extensive use of, with a center silicone bar forcing the water to pass through the micro-channels without adding undo restriction. In this case the common design results in common performance in its class, with the W1 holding its own against similarly priced competition. In terms of looks, the W1 is very attractive in case, and will appeal to those going for a more classic look, but lack of lighting option may put off those going for more bling. The only real downside of the W1 was the installation, where the manual was no more than an exploded parts view and the mounting system was cumbersome and lacked any type of intuitive feel. Overall the Pacific W1 is a nice showing and a step in the right direction for Thermaltake, and gets them in the mix of mainstream priced CPU blocks. It does not stand out from the pack in any particular aspect, but does not lag far behind excepting the mounting kit. As such, the Thermaltake Pacific W1 receives a Hi Tech Legion Silver Award, and also leaves us looking forward to what Thermaltake will be doing next.

Likes

• Good Cooling Performance
• Low Restriction
• Excellent Materials Used In Fabrication
• Nickel Plated Copper Base
• 0.15mm Micro Channel Base
• Very Good Build Quality, Fit and Finish
• Non-Directional Flow Can Make Tube Layout Easier
• G1/4 Fittings
• Excellent In Case Appearance
• 2-Year Warranty

Dislikes

• Cumbersome Mounting System
• Manual May Be Difficult For Novices to Follow
• No Lighting Provisions May Not Appeal To Some Segments

Review:
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/...u-block-review

[Jorge-Vieira]

Thermaltake Adds Riing 12 and 14 LED Radiator Fans

Thermaltake launched the new Riing 12 and 14 LED Radiator Fan Full Series, 120 mm and 140 mm fans fitted to enhance static pressure, producing cooling performance with an optimized fan blade. Hydraulic bearings for silent operation guarantee ultra-low noise.
In addition, an anti-vibration mounting system strengthens the stability during operation. The patented LED Ring maintains color and brightness uniformity. The LED ring is available in yellow, orange, red, green, blue, and white, a palette of 6 colors to style up your chassis.
Wind Blocker Frame
The wind blocker frame is designed to work with the Concentrated Compression Blade's (CCB) pressure mechanism by directing airflow towards the middle section of the blade, thereby creating a compression effect and blocking any pressure from escaping. This reduces the blade's noise and vibration, creating a perfect balance between power and sound.
Concentrated Compression Blade
Custom designed for high-static pressure requirements of demanding applications such as radiators, the Concentrated Compression Blade (CCB) is engineered to focus the inner weaker circle of air outwards, allowing the outer section to pressurize and compress the air.

Hydraulic Beairng with Low-Noise Design
The hydraulic bearing self-lubricates with a high quality, friction-reducing substance which lowers operating noise and improves efficiency. The seal cap prevents leakage of the lubricant, and improves the lifespan of the unit. The LNC (Low-Noise Cable) can reduce the noise level by 23% in average.

Anti-vibration Mounting System
In-mold injection anti-vibration rubber pads provide hassle-free usage for 80% protection coverage, including all four corners.

Multiple Colors of the Patented LED Versions Available
Riing Fan Series is available in 6 different LED versions (yellow, orange, red, blue, green, and white), adding cooling aesthetics to the chassis.

For more details on the Thermaltake Riing 12 and 14 LED Radiator Fan Full Series please visit:
www.thermaltake.com/cooler

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/the...ator-fans.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Asus GTX 980 Ti Strix Owners Get Water Block Option From EKWB

EK Water Blocks, based out of Ljubljana, Slovania, is one of the world's leading water cooling companies. EKWB makes water blocks, radiators, pumps, fittings and tubing for water cooling enthusiasts. The company typically makes water blocks for the major GPU brands, including custom PCB-designed cards from the likes of EVGA, Asus and Gigabyte. Today, the company announced availability of two blocks designed for Asus' GTX 980 Ti Strix graphics card.
EKWB said that the block is available in two different variants. The first one is nickel-plated with a clear acrylic window that lets you see the fluid inside. There is also a version with a black acetal top rather than the clear acrylic. Other than the window, both blocks are identical and are designed to be a direct replacement of the DirectCU III cooler found on the 980 Ti Strix card.
The EK-FC980 GTX Ti Strix water block is designed to actively cool the GPU, memory and VRMs, and features a central inlet with a split-flow cooling design unique to EKWB. The company said this provides the best possible cooling performance. The design is capable of working with fluid flowing in reverse (something many blocks can't do), and it has a low enough flow resistance to be used with low flow rates from weaker pumps.
In addition to the water blocks, EKWB announced a pair of backplates to complement the blocks, which will come in black or nickel. EKWB said the backplates will be available in the second half of August. The EK-FC980 GTX Ti Strix blocks are available now for $149 from the EK Webshop and various partner resellers.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/980...ble,29829.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

EK Water Blocks Announces EK Predator AIO CPU Cooler

EK Water Blocks, premium PC liquid cooling gear manufacturer from Slovenia, is proud to announce EK-Predator AIO product line, the next big thing that will shake up the liquid cooling market. Originally custom loop parts manufacturer for enthusiast segment is now offering high end complete all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling solutions for the mainstream market.

EK has taken top performing, market proven components from its existing Enthusiast product line and assembled them together into one compact pre-filled solution. Absolutely no compromises were made when designing the EK-Predator. Enthusiasts and PC builders alike will truly get the best of what the market can offer in a compact, expandable, out-of-the-box liquid cooling solution.

EK-Predator is pre-filled and pre-assembled CPU liquid cooling unit. It comes in two different versions; 240mm and 360mm and provides extreme cooling performance unseen in the AIO segment so far. It also uses EK-Vardar high static pressure fans in combination with PWM controls to provide minimal noise footprint which is a common issue for existing AIO users.

Since EK-Predator uses industry standard G1/4 threaded ports and 10/16 mm Zero Maintenance rubber tubing (EK-ZMT) it is fully expandable with all custom loop gear available on the market.

Furthermore Predator 360 will feature integrated Quick Disconnects (QDC), special connectors that allow quick and tool-less expansion of the system without the need for draining of the unit. This allows users to add, for example, a prefilled QDC-enabled GPU water block. EKWB will offer such custom add-ons at the release date of Predator 360.

Technical highlights:

• Hovercore is revolutionary design of radiator dampeners that prevents transfer of pump vibrations further down the unit and into the chassis, thus resulting in vibration free and silent operation.
• Supremacy MX CPU water block, top performer in Enthusiast segment, is specifically designed for Intel CPUs and offers great hydraulic and thermal performance. Carefully machined copper base is made from purest copper available and is further polished to absolute mirror finish. This alone greatly improves the cooling performance of the block.
• CoolStream PE radiator - 240mm or 360mm, has full Copper core being superior to aluminum alternatives in terms of heat dissipation. In conjunction with EK-Vardar fans the result is increased performance across entire fan operational range thus delivering results both at low and high airflow operation.
• Vardar fans - two on Predator 240 and three on Predator 360 - are high static pressure fans developed in-house specifically for liquid cooling systems. With low noise profile and PWM technology built in, you can always control the RPM and keep the fans silent while maintaining excellent cooling performance.
• DDC pump is a powerful 6W liquid cooling pump providing 2-3x higher flow rate compared to other AIOs on the market. It's also PWM controlled allowing for automatic pump speed regulation depending on your CPU temperature. Full performance on demand or whisper quiet operation in idle mode!
• Integrated Fan splitter hub reduces cable clutter and keeps the unit aesthetically clean. Predator pump and fans plug into the unit itself with only one PWM cable going into CPU Fan socket, while a single SATA molex cable powers the complete unit.

Dimensions of the main radiator unit on Predator 240, with integrated pump and reservoir are: 295mm x 133mm x 68mm. This allows mounting of unit in most modern computer cases. Predator 360 is a bit bigger beast, measuring 415mm x 133mm x 68mm! EKWB will provide list of compatilble cases before launch.

EK-Predator 240 will launch on September 23rd 2015 priced at 199$/199 EUR, with EK-Predator 360 following on October 19th 2015 priced at 239$/239 EUR. Both units will only be available for Intel CPU sockets. AMD versions are planned for release in 2016.

Preorders for EK-Predator 240 will start on 23th of August at this page and at selected EK resellers. EKWB is commemorating this historical moment with FREE Express Worldwide Shipping on all Pre-orders placed directly at EK web shop.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/215197/ek...pu-cooler.html