Zalman Reserator 1 Plus Passive Computer Water Cooling System Review @ Tweaknews.net

Iria · Aug 10, 2006, 06:27 PM

Review: Tweaknews.net
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Liquid cooling for the PC is becoming mainstream. Well, almost. Gone are the days when one had to raid the automotive junkyards and hardware stores for parts and carve crude waterblocks out of chunks of copper. Well, for most people, anyway. Now there are tons of websites competing for your watercooling dollar. Manufacturers are coming out with complete kits, making it easier to take the plunge.

Generally speaking, folks look to liquid cooling for one of two reasons; more overclocking headroom or less noise. Given Zalman's reputation for quiet cooling solutions, it's not surprising that their new Reserator 1 Plus liquid cooling system targets the latter group. Zalman has never been afraid to target smaller niche markets with their products and this kit is a good example of this. The Reserator 1 Plus represents the second generation of this product. The Plus kit differs from the original Reserator 1 not only in color (black vs. the original blue), but the waterblocks have been redesigned and a few accessories added. I'm anxious to see how this passive, essentially silent liquid cooling system performs, so let's get started.

Aug 10, 2006, 06:27 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Zalman Reserator 1 Plus Passive Computer Water Cooling System Review @ Tweaknews.net Review: Tweaknews.net _________ Liquid cooling for the PC is becoming mainstream. Well, almost. Gone are the days when one had to raid the automotive junkyards and hardware stores for parts and carve crude waterblocks out of chunks of copper. Well, for most people, anyway. Now there are tons of websites competing for your watercooling dollar. Manufacturers are coming out with complete kits, making it easier to take the plunge. Generally speaking, folks look to liquid cooling for one of two reasons; more overclocking headroom or less noise. Given Zalman's reputation for quiet cooling solutions, it's not surprising that their new Reserator 1 Plus liquid cooling system targets the latter group. Zalman has never been afraid to target smaller niche markets with their products and this kit is a good example of this. The Reserator 1 Plus represents the second generation of this product. The Plus kit differs from the original Reserator 1 not only in color (black vs. the original blue), but the waterblocks have been redesigned and a few accessories added. I'm anxious to see how this passive, essentially silent liquid cooling system performs, so let's get started.