Zalman is no stranger to enthusiasts or computer
users with their many successfully tested and approved heat sinks, fans, case
additions, and water cooling. Zalman has done pretty well to bring us something
new and better, or provide revisions of current products that only makes them
better, such as Reserator 1 Plus.
The
Zalman Reserator
1 is Zalman's first entry level water cooling kit among the other successful
kit manufacturers. Shortly after its release, Zalman already began finalizing
and preparing to ship the Reserator 1 Plus Kit with new water block versions.
The R1 Plus has staked a claim for itself as one of the most silent, great
performing kits.
Once again, Zalman began the process for finalizing and releasing the The
Reserator Rev. 2
which comes with a revised polycarbonate CPU block, as well as new aluminum VGA
water blocks. If you think Zalman doesn't read their customer feed back, this
should change your mind. At Computex, Zalman showed us the next generation
Zalman 2 literally days after the the
Reserator Rev. 2 official release on their web page.
This review will cover the Reserator 1 Plus which you can still find on the
market for a great price. It also is still a very capable and almost perfect
solution for audiophiles and gamers alike. Let's begin, and if you're good, we
will bring the Zalman 2 to you in a few days!
Impressions and Features:
Reserator
(Reservoir+Radiator+Water Pump)
“Reserator” is a compound word
derived from ‘Reservoir’ and ‘Radiator’- it acts as a
reservoir while radiating heat. This product works well with
natural convection and integrates a water pump inside for
convenience.
-
Dissipation Area
: 1,274m2
- Weight
: 6.5kg
- Dimensions
: 150(L) x 150(W)
x 592(H)mm
- Material
: Anodized Pure
Aluminum
- Coolant Capacity
: Max. 2.5L
-
Integrated Water Pump
: 5 W, Qmax 300L/h
(A type: 230V-50Hz, B type: 120V-60Hz,
C type: 220V-60Hz, D type: 110V-60Hz)
- Maximum Lift
: 0.5m
CPU
Water Block (ZM-WB3 Gold)
The CPU Water Block
incorporates a pure copper base for excellent heat transfer,
and has gold plating to prevent corrosion. It supports
Pentium 4 Socket 775/478 CPU & AMD Socket 462/754/939/940
CPU, and is designed to be lightweight and easy to install.
-
Weight
: 260g(Water
Block)
- Dimensions
: 60(L) X 60(W) X
20(H) mm
- Material
: Pure Aluminum
Cover, Gold Plated Pure Copper Base
The VGA Water block
incorporates a light weight pure aluminum base for high
cooling performance, and is anodized and coated to prevent
corrosion. RAM heatsinks are included for a complete video
card cooling solution. The VGA Water Block can be installed
on graphics cards with heatsink mounting holes.
-
Weight
: 60g
- Dimensions
: 63(L) X 45(W) X
20(H) mm
- Material
: Anodized Pure
Aluminum
- RAM
Heat Sink
: Pure Aluminum, 8
pieces
- Compatibility
: Graphics cards with heatsink mounting
holes
ZM-GWB2
Northbridge
Water Block (ZM-NWB1, Option)
This anodized, pure aluminum
block is built for high performance cooling, and is designed
for compatibility with a wide variety of northbridge
chipsets.
-
Weight
: 48g
- Dimensions
: 43 x 30.5mm
- Material
: Anodized Pure
Aluminum
ZM-NWB1
Anti-Corrosion
Coolant (ZM-G100)
This coolant contains a high
quality anti-corrosion agent for various materials including
copper, aluminum, and plastic, that prevents corrosion for
long term operation.
-
Material
: Ethylene Glycol
& Anti-Corrosion Agent
- Weight
: 500ml
- Freezing Point
: -9°C
- Exchange Cycle
: 1 year
ZM-G100
Quick
Coupling
The Fittings incorporate
valves that prevent leaks when disconnecting the Silicone
Tubes allowing quick, convenient separation and reassembly
of the Reserator for transport and coolant replacement .
I/O
Bracket
The silicon tube can be
arranged nicely by an I/O bracket provided in the retail
package.
Flow
Indicator
This component is connected
in-line with the circulation tube for checking the
circulation of the coolant. When the coolant is actively
circulating, the cap inside the flow indicator shakes
rapidly, providing easy indication of the circulation
status.