Zalman Reserator XT Hybrid Liquid Cooling System

I heard the word " Huge " but didn't see any dimensions or anything near to get a reference to the size of the thing.....I guess I could go to newegg, if they have one....I was just wondering.

Merlin
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Zalman makes some pretty stuff, that's for sure, the Reserator XT is sort of like my old old Corsair Hydrocool from years gone by (which also cooled pretty good for it's day).

Anyways, I didn't notice what program you were using to measure the temps with, I assume it was coretemp.

All in all, not a bad external unit.

 

From Zalmans web site.

- Weight : 7kg
- Dimensions : 350(L) x 210(W) x 180(H) mm 13.7795" x 8.26772" x 7.08661"
- Materials : Anodized Pure Aluminum
- Maximum Coolant Capacity : Max. 1.25ℓ
- Integrated Water Pump : 6W, DC 12V, 300L/Hr
- Maximum Lift : 1.8m

http://www.zalman.co.kr/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=185

 

thats all we get...4 pages?

 

No problem, glad to help out..............

As you can tell I've got a lot of spare time on my hands...............

 

1 paragraph per page!

 

Zalman works!

Gentlemen,

I recently purchased the Reserator XT as well as 3 Zalman 8800GTX blocks and I must say they work rather nicely. (Though I did add another pump and a small radiator to help keep those cards cool)

CPU Idles at 44C (OC 3.4) Load:54C (this would be much lower if not for OC and the 3 video cards)
3 GPU's Idle at 33C, Load temps are 48C

It was extremely easy to setup.

Great article and thanks for the review.

 

The three GPU's vary by 1deg usually but range for 46-48 under load. Yeah...they are intertwined. I needed an extra pump and radiator in there or otherwise it would be too much heat.

I have the Zalman pumping cool water into the CPU and the first GPU...then to the secondary pump which sends it over to the radiator (with fan) and the last two GPU's.

Fairly effective. First water cooling system for me so it was an adventure.

Heres a pic:

http://allenp.deviantart.com/art/FISH-79345845

I have the extra pump and radiator out of the case for testing...they are actually in the case normally tucked under my Raptors.

I have some pics too that show it along the way if interested. I tell you what...I give Zalman a huge two thumbs up for their products. I realize I had to add an extra pump and radiator but come on....its cooling some serious heat.

 

$399.99- Reserator XT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118032
$64.99- 8800GTX Waterblock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118027
$64.99- 8800GTX Waterblock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118027
$64.99- 8800GTX Waterblock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118027
$53.95- Black Ice GTX120 Radiator https://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=255&cat=90&page=1
$44.95- DD-CPX1 12V Pump http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=279&cat=4&page=1
$33.00- Shipping
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$726.86- Total

If you download Rivatuner over at Guru3d.com you can adjust your fan settings to a higher percentage and drop your GTX temperature WAY down. While the GTX can certainly run at those temps...its not all that healthy.

http://downloads.guru3d.com/RivaTuner-v2.08-download-163.html

Once downloaded and installed:
1. go to the "Target Adapter" section under the the Main Tab.
2. Click on the down arrow under customize.
3. Click on "low level system settings" (looks like a video card)
4. Check the "enable low-level fan control"
5. Check the "detect now" block
6. Check the "fixed" block
7. Adjust to the setting you like (I slammed it up to 95% myself but whatever works for you)
8. Check the "Apply fan settings at Windows start up" block
9. Check "Apply" at the bottom right.

That should cool your card down. Now...it will make much more noise on the other hand....but a cooler card is worth it to me. I use "GPU-Z" to monitor my Card temps and "Core Temp" to monitor my CPU temps.

 

I see Mila in there...what a babe......those legs,,,,,ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Now you need Kate Beckinsale and Scarlett Johansson

Merlin :techgage:

 

Ahhh...I see.