fire_storm Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 Was just broswing when I saw another invention by Tt thats a aluminum radiator that looks like a speaker that thing is huge. http://www.thermaltake.com/watercooling/cl...ny/cl-w0040.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robAP Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 (edited) heres the problem i see. dissimilar metals! a copper waterblock and aluminum radiator.....dissimilar metals cause inherent corrosion. within the system.... oh wait. looking closer it seems the radiator tubes themselves are copper so thatll probably be alright.......but aluminum fins? is there something more heat conductive about aluminum fins that copper wouldnt be able to accomplish? and it seems that Tt is investing heavily in appearance and style lately....much like "rice" kits for the car...i'm hoping this has that but also starts putting up when it comes to cooling and actual function. Edited August 9, 2005 by robAP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerm Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 It is a POS imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robAP Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 fraid i agree with you....can always hope a once good company can make a comeback Rocky style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_cow Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 Looks pretty nice though... A little big.. but.. meh. still its pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flashstar Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 It actually got extremely good reviews, so if you can handle the large size, it will work for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 I bet if you modded it a little it would work real good but cost 280$ plus shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolMaster Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 Too big and expensive for my tastes, Cool idea, but ehhh not very practical not to mention I've had some bad experiences with thermaltake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 is there something more heat conductive about aluminum fins that copper wouldnt be able to accomplish? 525151[/snapback] Imagine making something that size with copper fins. The thing would weigh a TON. Plus, it would be A LOT more expensive. Also, when a radiator gets that large and has that many 120mm fans in it, I don't think there's much benefit in using copper over aluminum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overlord Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 on the copper vs alu fins. i have an aluminum radaitor with copper tubes on my watercooler it works perfectly. It has been my experiance that when u heat aluminum it takes less time to cool down in open air than when u heat copper. when i heat aluminum to bend it i can useually handle it in about 1-2 min but copper can take up to ten. u can see my cooler here: http://casemodgod.com/cmg/modules.php?name...page&pic_id=166 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo10 Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 That's nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 its a bite off of the http://www.xoxide.com/reserator.htmlzalman except a lot bigger, a bit more stylish, and by Tt.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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