Zalman Reserator 2

Raikiri · 31 Jul 2006 at 04:31

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=3851&s=1

Review of the new Zalman Reserator, looks brilliant really. Able to cool a conroe at 3.7ghz and added 70mhz to the core speed of the x1900gt even without case fans.

It would probably handle crossfire / SLi without too many problems, considering it cooled the x1900gt to 35c below stock @ load :cool:

mightynimrod · 31 Jul 2006 at 05:17

Looks pretty decent, another thumbs up for Zalman

DragonHunter · 31 Jul 2006 at 06:56

meh. looks like a normal radiator. at least the original zalman looked funky.

Mr Jones · 31 Jul 2006 at 08:13

Woo.... when will it be avaliable?

I was thinking of getting the Reserator 1-Plus in a couple of weeks, might just hold out for the Reserator 2. Not as funky, but it cools better, that's what I need for an E6600 and x1900xt - also, can work as my room radiator come winter

Vegeta · 31 Jul 2006 at 09:51

I assume this is silent also? Doesnt look half as good as the previous version mind.

H3x0rc!st · 31 Jul 2006 at 10:01

nice n big

A.N.Other · 31 Jul 2006 at 13:01

I don't think it looks too bad - although maybe not as cool as the tower.

Surprisingly, it cools very well for a passive and low-performance system. Certainly worth looking into.

RobP · 31 Jul 2006 at 13:32

I think part of the appeal of the original was it's looks, especially in it's original blue! Shame that this looks a bit more functional, I was almost tempted to get a reserator to help quieten down a particularly noisy and hot PC, but opted for a couple more fans and a cable tidy instead.

Kezmo · 31 Jul 2006 at 19:02

To big and ugly! The gpu cooling is very impressive tho

aftershxck · 31 Jul 2006 at 21:05

I had the original and looking back I much prefer a lower clocked system which runs completely silent than this higher clocked system with 300£+ worth of watercooling separates..

So next time I upgrade (probably not for ages

) then this certainly would be on my shopping list, assuming it's as quiet as the original. Although as has been said it is a shame it looks like the radiator is straight out of the 70s

LadFromWales · 31 Jul 2006 at 21:13

I want! Never watercooled though, so I don't have a clue...I assume you install it, then remove it from the system to leak test?

aftershxck · 31 Jul 2006 at 22:02

^^ I'd assume so, the reserator is VERY easy to install. I didn't leak test mine when I got it, but applying the same method to custom watercooling was a near disaster :eek:

plus there's the yards of plumbing tape... multiple leak tests.. sore fingers after fiddling with small components.. that's how it was for me custom watercooling anyway.

Ice Tea · 12 Aug 2006 at 01:54

It's now up at zalman

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=216&code=021

slap ed · 12 Aug 2006 at 07:17

i like the look of it

would it be a good starter kit for a noob?

aftershxck · 12 Aug 2006 at 15:14

slap ed said:
i like the look of it would it be a good starter kit for a noob?

yes it will

RJC · 12 Aug 2006 at 15:53

Hmm looks tempting

, all we need now is get Gibbo on the case!

Rob

helpimcrap · 12 Aug 2006 at 16:34

now that looks bloody good! GPU and CPU block, silence, and decent OCing potential.

MeddlE · 12 Aug 2006 at 19:10

I like the look of that, any thoughts on how it compares to an Asetek kit (other than the noise issue).

Ice Tea · 14 Aug 2006 at 23:21

Whats the betting they will try and charge well over £200 for this.

Hyper · 15 Aug 2006 at 00:17

Looks pretty good to me.