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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Cooler Master Aquagate Max Liquid Cooling System Reviewed

aquagate maxThe Cooler Master Aquagate Max (US$229) is a complete liquid cooling system package (AMD K8 or Intel LGA775) that includes the following:

  • Main water block (water pump, expansion tank, 2x fan controllers, 5x thermal sensors, USB cable connector)
  • Radiator block (aluminum radiator, 2x 120mm PWM controlled fans w/ green LEDs)
  • CPU water block (K8 / LGA 775 retention brackets, solid copper base)
  • ethyl glycol coolant
  • UV reactive coolant tubing
  • thermal compound

"It turned out pretty hard to draw any definite conclusions today. On the one hand, let's try to answer the following question: what will potential Aquagate Max users get? A liquid-cooling system as efficient as a good air-cooler, compatible with limited number of system cases, equipped with uncontrollable fans generating tangible noise and featuring a price tag of $229. Doesn't seem to be very promising, does it?" [X-bit Labs | Aquagate Max]

The reviewer did point out that the Aquagate Max would probably realise its cooling potential when the CPU water block is replaced with a more efficient model. It's probably a good idea to look at other liquid cooling packages. Personally, I would like a liquid cooling kit that beats any air cooler out of the box.

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