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Introduction A few months back, I checked out the Innovatek Set5 water-cooling kit. Today, I will be taking a look at some of the new water-cooling components from Innovatek. I was sent one of the new X-Flow waterblocks, an inline water temperature probe, a 12v EHEIM water pump, and the Tank-O-Matic plug on (small). These new components are direct replacments for the existing Innovatek parts, and are designed to be an easy bolt-in upgrade. Specifications Before I write about anything, I would like to get a list of the features out of the way. Looks aren't everything, if the equipment doesn't have the basic features that you need, it's not worth buying it. I am pleased to say that new equipment from Innovatek has all the features you could ask for. Here is the list:
More information may be found here at Sharkacorp, if you would like more detailed specs. First Impressions All the new components came packaged seperatly. Each item was well packed and protected from damage durring shipping. I suppose I should discuss each product individually first... The Waterblock... Innovatek's new waterblock is a completely different design from the InnovaCool Rev3 waterblock. The new design is a much lower profile and a much larger copper base. The mounting clip is much easier to understand, and the block seems to mount more securly. The Pump & Reservoir... This new pump is the EHEIM 1046 model which has been modified by Innovatek. The pump has been modified so it will run off of a 12v power source and has a plug in the back for a 4-pin molex connection. The pump is regulated by microprocessor pump electronics so that it can provide maximum water flow, with minimum noise. The new reservoir seems to be a combination of the old "Innovatek Res" and the "Tank-O-Matic". The new reservoir is available in a small or tall size, and the one I tested out was the small size. The reservoir is pretty much exactly the same as the Tank-O-Matic, except it has a hole in the side with an o-ring seal. To attach the reservoir to the pump, you simply twist the reservoir onto the pump's intake. The seal is watertight thanks to the built-in o-ring. The Temperature Probe... Finally, an easy way to monitor water temperature! Awhile back, I tried using a brass T fitting, a temperature probe, and some plumbers goop to make an inline probe similar to this...lets just say, the results weren't pretty. Innovatek's design uses a screw in probe and creates a watertight seal with the use of a mini o-ring. The probe uses a 2-pin connector and can be hooked up directly to your motherboard or an external temperature monitoring device. << Back to Reviews Page | Installation, Testing and Conclusion >>
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