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Zalman Reserator 1 Plus WaterCooling Kit Review   
Date Published:
09-15-2006
Written By:
Temujin
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
Zalman USA
Where to Buy:
Zalman USA
Discuss Article:
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Pages: 1 2 3



Zalman Reserator Plus 1

Introduction:

   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
- Compatibility : Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 775/478)
  AMD Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP/Sempron (Socket 462)
  AMD Sempron/AMD64 (Socket 754/939/940)

ZM-WB3 Gold  
 

 
VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB2)
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.


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