Introduction

    Thermaltake has been in business since 1999 providing cooling solutions to computer users around the world. In the 6+ years they have been in business, they went from the golden orb, which sold millions, to their current line of products, ranging from CPU coolers to full blown water cooling setups and from cases to PSU's, not to mention the wide range of other products they offer.

   The product up for review in this article will be the Thermaltake BigWater SE Liquid Cooling Kit. Basically it's a water cooling kit in a box. This kit will work with the following CPU's: the AMD K7 and K8, and the Intel P4 and LGA775.

   I will present my experiences with the installation and performance of this kit, as well as my opinions concerning its functionality and overall appearance.

Specifications and Features

Waterblock	Dimension 60 x 78 x 23.5 mm Material Copper & Acrylic Connector 3 pin Weight 453g LED Blue LED
Water Pump	Dimension 66 x 61.5 x 36 mm Rated Voltage 12V Rated Current 0.4A Pump Speed 90 L/hr Noise 18 dBA Life Expectancy 50,000 hrs Weight 170 g Connector 3 pin , 4 pin LED Blue LED
5.25” Drive Bay Tank	Dimension 178 x 139 x 30 mm Weight 103 g Capacity 250 cc Quick install connector For 6.4mm ID(1/4”)tube Noise 20dBA
Radiator & Fan	Radiator Dimension 122 x 35 x 166 mm Radiator Material Aluminum Radiator Weight 835g Fan Dimension 120 x120 x35mm Fan Speed 1300~2400RPM Fan Rated Voltage 12V Fan Life Expectancy 30,000hrs Fan Connector 4 pin

Retail Packaging

   The unit is packaged in a classic bright red and black cardboard box with a front window that displays the radiator/fan, waterblock and pump. The rest of the components are housed in foam to protect against damage during shipping.