DH Review: Asetek WaterChill KT03A-12VS

Asmoday · Jul 21, 2005, 10:25 PM

Today we have had the pleasure to look at Aseteks newest offering, a system based around their new 12v pump with integrated reservoir.

The possibility to control the fans with software from Windows is another extremely practical touch and it has to be said that throughout testing the pump remained quiet, this is a BIG bonus as some of the kits we have reviewed have been louder than their air cooled counterparts! After all isn't one of the major points of watercooling to keep noise levels to the lowest possible? Not only was the KT03-12VS kit virtually silent it was able to outperform the Thermalright XP-120 by at least 3°C.

Read the review Here

Danhill · Jul 22, 2005, 10:26 AM

Another great review Mike, good job!!

bug77 · Jul 22, 2005, 11:49 AM

No control SW for Linux users. Then again, I don't know how many people o/c in Linux, or how many liquid cooling solutions offer Linux control SW.

I would really apreciate if these kind of reviews could offer info on installing in different size cases. Sure installation is a breeze in a Coolermaster Stacker, but what about a standard ATX case? This is just a nit however, nice review.

HawgsHead · Jul 24, 2005, 06:14 AM

OK guys.I'm gonna buy 1 of these bad boys for my SLi rig.....Now can someone please tell me where I can get one???New Egg...nope...ZipZoom Fly....nope...HELP!

Asmoday · Jul 24, 2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgsHead

OK guys.I'm gonna buy 1 of these bad boys for my SLi rig.....Now can someone please tell me where I can get one???New Egg...nope...ZipZoom Fly....nope...HELP!

It's a rather new product, it will probably start to show up soon. Also i think it's possible to buy it directly from Asetek, I believe they ship overseas.

Jul 21, 2005, 10:25 PM	#1
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	DH Review: Asetek WaterChill KT03A-12VS Today we have had the pleasure to look at Aseteks newest offering, a system based around their new 12v pump with integrated reservoir. The possibility to control the fans with software from Windows is another extremely practical touch and it has to be said that throughout testing the pump remained quiet, this is a BIG bonus as some of the kits we have reviewed have been louder than their air cooled counterparts! After all isn't one of the major points of watercooling to keep noise levels to the lowest possible? Not only was the KT03-12VS kit virtually silent it was able to outperform the Thermalright XP-120 by at least 3°C. Read the review Here __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Jul 22, 2005, 10:26 AM	#2
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Another great review Mike, good job!! __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jul 24, 2005, 06:14 AM	#4
HawgsHead Rest In Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Danville Virginia.The United States of America"In the God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob We Trust" Posts: 2,012 Rep Power: 0	OK guys.I'm gonna buy 1 of these bad boys for my SLi rig.....Now can someone please tell me where I can get one???New Egg...nope...ZipZoom Fly....nope...HELP! __________________ Rig specs to the left in the boxes....X-Box 360 w/Hitachi 42" HDTV....If Darwins theory of evolution is true then why are monkeys still monkeys?It takes much more faith to believe in Darwin's theory over the Genesis account of creation.

Jul 22, 2005, 11:49 AM	#3
bug77 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: around Posts: 792 Rep Power: 0	No control SW for Linux users. Then again, I don't know how many people o/c in Linux, or how many liquid cooling solutions offer Linux control SW. I would really apreciate if these kind of reviews could offer info on installing in different size cases. Sure installation is a breeze in a Coolermaster Stacker, but what about a standard ATX case? This is just a nit however, nice review.