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Zalman Reserator XT Hybrid Liquid Cooling System Review

Date Published:
09-30-2007

Written By:
Sludge

Edited By:
Diceman

Provided By:
Zalman USA

Where to Buy:
Sharka Computers

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Zalman Reserator XT Hybrid Liquid Cooling System

Introduction:

Water cooling rigs have come and gone over the years, along with the companies that make them. Zalman has been one of the few who made it, and they have done so due to the quality of the products they produce. Not only is the quality good, the performance is excellent. The water cooling unit up for review is the Zalman Reserator XT, which is a stand-alone water cooling system that sits outside an enclosure. This design keeps the hot temperature of the enclosure components away from the reservoir. Also, the Reserator XT is highly expandable by allowing the user to add additional water blocks without having to drain the entire cooling system. Everything needed to get the cooling system up and running is included in one package.

Specification:

Reserator (Reservoir+Radiator+Water Pump)

1. High Performance Ultra Quiet Water Cooling System

2. Active/Passive Hybrid Cooling Design
- Active Cooling: 140mm Fan (Forced Convection Cooling)
- Passive Cooling: Anodized Aluminum Heatsink Chassis (Natural Convection Cooling)

3. Automatic/Manual Control Modes
    - Automatic Mode: Coolant Temperature is monitored for Automatic
      Control of Fan Speed and Coolant Flow Rate.
    - Manual Mode: Front Panel Control Knob allows the user to manually optimize
      performance and minimize noise

4. Warning & Alarm System
- Coolant Flow Monitoring: Warns the user when coolant flow is problematic.
- Coolant Level Monitoring: Warns the user when the coolant level is low.

5. Comprehensive Visual Monitoring Display
    - Coolant Temperature (viewable in °C or °F)
    - Ambient Temperature (viewable in °C or °F)
    - Coolant Level Warning Icon (Lights Up When Coolant Level Is Low)

6. Coolant Flow Rate
- Coolant Flow Indicator
- Light Switch

7. Automatic Power ON/OFF In Sync with the Computer

8. Quick Couplings for Fast, Convenient, and Leak-Free Installation &
Maintenance

- Weight	: 7kg
- Dimensions	: 350(L) x 210(W) x 180(H) mm
- Materials	: Anodized Pure Aluminum
- Maximum Coolant Capacity	: Max. 1.25ℓ
- Integrated Water Pump	: 6W, DC 12V, 300L/Hr
- Maximum Lift	: 1.8m
- Color Options	: Titanium / Black

Reserator XT:

Retail front	Side	Other side
Protection	Middle layer	Sealed for freshness

The Zalman Reserator XT comes packaged in a rather large box. This box has a picture of the Res XT, in each of its available colors, on the front and back, with the sides having all the features and specifications. A plastic carrying handle at the top will help you lug the heavy box around. The contents are secured well in the molded foam packing material.

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