CoolIT ECO A.L.C. and Corsair H50 Comparison / Review

Helios1234 · 31 May 2010 at 21:45

CoolIT's new ECO A.L.C 240:

http://www.coolitsystems.com/index.php/en/products/16-custom-cooling/190-eco-alc-240.html

jalyst · 1 Jun 2010 at 06:40

yeah but they won't even have their new radiators till the end of June, so add the 2-4 weeks lead time to that

$124 USD pretty reasonable you think?

Boozebeard · 9 Jun 2010 at 15:56

I've had my eco coolit for a couple of months now and one thing I've noticed is that the pump is quite loud. Has anyone else noticed this or do I have a bad unit?

I wish I had known that dual rad version was comming out

Jack Hammer · 9 Jun 2010 at 16:20

Basically the H50 and ECO ALC compare, in price, to the top end HSFs. Stock configuration is about the same as the same HSFs. Except with HSFs you get a big, heavy and noisy heat dissipation. In comparison with the CPU coolers they are small or at least low profile on any motherboard, easier to install and much, much quieter. You might not get the most efficient cooling like you would from a full WC setup: If you don't have the resources, time, money and experience to fit a WC'd setup then this is perfect. Also this setup comes complete and factory sealed meaning no maintaince requirements.

As I have previously said when I setup my ECO ALC it will be with two Scythe Gentle Typhoons (120mm 1850RPM) and IC Diamond 7 thermal paste. I hope that it will easily overcome the cooling performace of my current HSF, Zalman CNPS9900A-LED PWM Tunnel Flower Cooler, which was cooling on idle to around 68 degrees Celcius (Far, far too hot). I myself ideally wanted WC not only do I not have the money once I have installed it I will have no time for maintaince.

Boozebeard said:
I've had my eco coolit for a couple of months now and one thing I've noticed is that the pump is quite loud. Has anyone else noticed this or do I have a bad unit?

I wish I had known that dual rad version was comming out

Me too: Though it doesn't appear to be on sale yet. I am sure the single radiator will be sufficient.

Boozebeard · 9 Jun 2010 at 16:30

Maybe I could rma mine cause of the noisey pump and get a dual rad instead

Does anyone else have a loud pump? I can hear mine over the top of my stock antec 1200 fans which aren't exactly silent.

Actually I don't think I could even fit a dual rad in this case D:

Jack Hammer · 9 Jun 2010 at 16:58

Boozebeard said:
Maybe I could rma mine cause of the noisey pump and get a dual rad instead

Does anyone else have a loud pump? I can hear mine over the top of my stock antec 1200 fans which aren't exactly silent.

Actually I don't think I could even fit a dual rad in this case D:

When I recieve the parts for my new build I will tell you how loud it is.

barrolde · 12 Jun 2010 at 15:34

Boozebeard said:
Maybe I could rma mine cause of the noisey pump and get a dual rad instead

Does anyone else have a loud pump? I can hear mine over the top of my stock antec 1200 fans which aren't exactly silent.

Actually I don't think I could even fit a dual rad in this case D:

Hi Boozebeard, this is Barry with CoolIT. Thanks for your comments and for using ECO

The pump should be silent if not near silent (depends on how picky you are) but definately should not be the loudest thing in your case so yes, you should request an RMA. Just to be sure you did give it straight 12v right?

As for the dual rad, you need two adjacent 12cm fans.. what chassis are you in again?

ps. i'm working on getting a batch over to UK soon. i'll be there in a couple weeks and will get it figured out when i'm visiting the OCUK connect gang

Cheers,

Barry

Boozebeard · 12 Jun 2010 at 15:43

Well It's plugged into a sytem fan header so I would assume it's getting the full 12 volts.

I've got an antec 1200 which does have 2x120mm fans at the back but the top one is flush with the roof of the case and It seems the rads extend slightly beyond. I can't attach my single rad to it, have to use the fan below.

I will do some tests with the eco just to see if I can get it to quiten down.

Boozebeard · 12 Jun 2010 at 19:45

Well I put the old heat sink back on and tried running the eco out side the case and it was almost silent. I put it back in and it's gone back to it's old ways. Must just be my case amplifying it or it vibrating the motherboard or something. It's by no means an annoying sound so I'll just leave it.

Brizzles · 12 Jun 2010 at 19:48

Boozebeard said:
Well It's plugged into a sytem fan header so I would assume it's getting the full 12 volts.

If thats via the mobo, then it won't be getting guarenteed/constant 12volts

Boozebeard · 12 Jun 2010 at 19:55

mmm, maybe I'll try connecting it via molex.

barrolde · 20 Jun 2010 at 12:42

HI boozebeard, yeah molex is guaranteed 12v for you. System headers are USUALLY 12v but you have to check this in the bios. CPU fan headers are almost always regulated.

If she's running slient outside the case but you can hear it inside the case, yeah it sounds like vibration off either the fan mounting to the chassis or the ECO head mounting to your socket. Check to make sure both are properly tightened my friend.

Regards,

Barry

Psypher5 · 20 Jun 2010 at 12:49

pretty interested in a dual rad / 240 version for my lian li q08

barrolde · 30 Jun 2010 at 20:58

240's are now on order to our disty in the UK. We've got sample here now and will have one sent up to OCUK for review first week of July

Cheers,

Barry @ CoolIT

Psypher5 · 30 Jun 2010 at 21:11

o0o0 interesting

deuse · 30 Jun 2010 at 21:54

barrolde said:
240's are now on order to our disty in the UK. We've got sample here now and will have one sent up to OCUK for review first week of July

Cheers,

Barry @ CoolIT

What's the UK price of the 240 Barry?
If it's about £70 and can beat a True I will get one.

barrolde · 8 Jul 2010 at 23:26

Going to start an official 240 thread tomorrow guys but to answer your question, the 240 will be quieter, better performing and more expensive than a TRUE.

Cheers,

Barry

Yellowbeard · 9 Jul 2010 at 21:18

Another ALC review.

Jabbs · 10 Jul 2010 at 10:28

Geekazoid said:
these enclosed watercooling systems are CRAP simple as i dont know why we get such large threads on them.....

There is a large thread because people don't want there pc's sounding like a plane and no room from a stupidly oversized cooler, had my H50 for 8 months now and it keeps my i5 750 sitting @ 4 gig and is super quiet and temps are great, enough said

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Yellowbeard · 13 Jul 2010 at 20:47

Jabbs said:
There is a large thread because people don't want there pc's sounding like a plane and no room from a stupidly oversized cooler, had my H50 for 8 months now and it keeps my i5 750 sitting @ 4 gig and is super quiet and temps are great, enough said .

Nice OC on a 750. What Vcore?