Zalman Reserator 2

Introduction:

   If you remember Virtual-Hideout's recent article on the Zalman Reserator 1-Plus, then you also remember reading that if you were good, we would find a Reserator 2 to review. Well, you've followed us this far and we will keep our end of the bargain. So, if you happened to wonder what that somewhat smaller silver on black water cooling kit was at Computex, then allow us to give you the tour. Try to control yourselves and don't touch any of the shiny things.

Reserator 2 Water Blocks

   First a little recap on the Reserator 1 Plus Kit. The room temperature was kept to 75 since it happened to be right in the middle of the summer heat. This meant the distilled water was also kept to room temperature. The idle temps were great off the start. But no one uses an idle running system, so as the system activity increased, so did the temperatures. Still, the kit did better than a stock fan and managed to remain perfectly silent.

Features & Specifications:

	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. It incorporates a coolant flow sensor as well as the Flow Indicator in the front, for safe and convenient use.   - Dissipation Area : 1.5m2 - Weight : 7kg - Dimensions : 76(L) x 436(W) x 369(H) mm - Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum - Coolant Capacity : Max. 1.25L - Integrated Water Pump : 5 W, Qmax 300ℓ/h    A type: 100V~120V, 60Hz    B type: 220V~230V, 50Hz/60Hz - Maximum Lift : 0.5m
	CPU Water Block (ZM-WB4 Gold) The CPU Water Block incorporates a pure copper base for excellent heat transfer, and is gold plated to prevent corrosion. It supports Pentium 4 Socket 775/478 CPU and AMD Socket 754/939/940 CPU, and is designed to be light weight and easy to install.   - Weight : 135g(Water Block) - Dimensions : 63(L) x 63(W) x 16.5(H) mm - Material : Polycarbonate Cover, Gold Plated Pure Copper Base - Compatibility : Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 775/478)   AMD Sempron/AMD64 (Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX/Opteron)   (Socket 754/939/940) ZM-WB4 Gold
	VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3) The VGA Water Block incorporates a light weight pure aluminum base for high cooling performance, and is anodized and coated to prevent corrosion. It also incorporates pivoting fittings for easy installation of hoses.   - Weight : 100g - Dimensions : 60.4(L) x 60.4(W) x 30(H) mm - Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum - Compatibility : Graphics cards with heatsink mounting holes ZM-GWB3
	Northbridge Water Block (ZM-NWB1, Optional) 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(L) x 43(W) x 30(H) mm - Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum ZM-NWB1
	Anti-Corrosion Coolant (ZM-G300) This coolant contains a high quality anti-corrosion agent for various materials including copper, aluminum, plastic, that prevents corrosion for long term operation.   - Material : Propylene Glycol & Anti-Corrosion Agent - Weight : 250ml - Freezing Point : -9°C - Exchange Cycle : 1 year
	Flow Indicator This component is connected with the circulation tube for checking the circulation of the coolant. When the coolant is actively circulating, its impeller rotates and the blue LED is brightly lit, providing easy indication of the circulation status.
	Quick Coupling The Fittings incorporate valves that prevent leaks when disconnecting the PVC Tubes allowing quick, convenient separation and reassembly of the Reserator for transport and coolant replacement.