Zalman RESERATOR XT

jomuj · 30th Aug 2007, 08:15 PM

I don't suppose anyone has seen one of these for sale in KL anywhere? I've seen some other liquid cooling kits around, but they don't have any "wow" factor, and are frankly appear quite small, which makes me wonder if they are capable of cooling a CPU + Graphics card (possibly 2)?

Anyone got any idea's? Is it really worth forking out the extra cash for liquid cooling or is air still the best option?

Max_87 · 31st Aug 2007, 03:54 PM

If you are concerned about performance, avoid the Reserator XT, it will at most slightly outperform or on par with current highest end aircooler and considering it's price, it's not worth considering at all.

Otherwise, if your priority in this purchase is mainly for 'bling' and you don't mind spending so much for it, then go for it

jomuj · 31st Aug 2007, 04:15 PM

Ahh, i see. Well i like to get a good bang for my buck. Any recommendations for a some serrious cooling performance? Well, that is not to absurdly priced of course.

Max_87 · 31st Aug 2007, 04:52 PM

The best aircooler you can get right now is Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme, costs around ~RM250.

If you want a good performing watercooling system, be prepared to spend at least ~RM800.

jomuj · 31st Aug 2007, 05:08 PM

I've allready got a Zlaman Fatal1ty FS-C77, so I want to upgrade to watercooling at some point. Any particular models that you can recommend

Max_87 · 31st Aug 2007, 08:22 PM

What are you going to watercool? Just the CPU?

jomuj · 31st Aug 2007, 09:02 PM

Well, I haven't completely decided on my system yet. But at least the CPU + GPU. And possibly and SLI setup. If possible it would be nice to do the northbridge and Graphics RAM as well, but that might be pressing my luck a bit far. Hahaha.

Max_87 · 31st Aug 2007, 11:16 PM

D-Tek Fuzion CPU waterblock
Swiftech MCP655 pump
Swiftech MCR320QP radiator

You can add your other blocks later on. IMO watercooling the NB is quite pointless and it adds too much restriction in your loop. Not recommended.

jomuj · 1st Sep 2007, 04:07 PM

Ok, thanks for the info, I've checked it out and it looks pretty good, I will probably just get one of their kits and the add-on's for the GPU. The price adds up to a fairly hefty sum with shipping. I don't suppose there is anywhere in malaysia that sells this brand?

Also, it seems rather large, there won't be any problems fitting it inside a large case like the Coolermaster Stacker 830 will there?

These are the parts i'm thinking about going with.

Swiftech H2O APEX ULTRA CPU Liquid Cool Kit
Swiftech MCW60™ Graphics Card Liquid Cooler - Retail
Swiftech MCW-Ramcool /79 GeForce VGA Memory Water-block

What do you think?

Max_87 · 2nd Sep 2007, 12:34 AM

No unfortunately they do not sell them in Malaysia.

That would do the job just fine. However, it's still better to spend more and get the MCR320QP radiator though, since you are watercooling both your CPU and GPU. The H2O Apex kit only comes with MCR220QP. I also assume that you are going to overclock your system.

30th Aug 2007, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jomuj Official BOG Supporter! Join Date: 30 Aug 2007 Location: The Restaurant At The End Of THe Universe Posts: 39 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Zalman RESERATOR XT I don't suppose anyone has seen one of these for sale in KL anywhere? I've seen some other liquid cooling kits around, but they don't have any "wow" factor, and are frankly appear quite small, which makes me wonder if they are capable of cooling a CPU + Graphics card (possibly 2)? Anyone got any idea's? Is it really worth forking out the extra cash for liquid cooling or is air still the best option?

31st Aug 2007, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	If you are concerned about performance, avoid the Reserator XT, it will at most slightly outperform or on par with current highest end aircooler and considering it's price, it's not worth considering at all. Otherwise, if your priority in this purchase is mainly for 'bling' and you don't mind spending so much for it, then go for it __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

31st Aug 2007, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	The best aircooler you can get right now is Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme, costs around ~RM250. If you want a good performing watercooling system, be prepared to spend at least ~RM800. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

31st Aug 2007, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
jomuj Official BOG Supporter! Join Date: 30 Aug 2007 Location: The Restaurant At The End Of THe Universe Posts: 39 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	I've allready got a Zlaman Fatal1ty FS-C77, so I want to upgrade to watercooling at some point. Any particular models that you can recommend __________________ Coolermaster Wavemaster Case - Asus A8V-Deluxe - PC P&C Silencer 610w - AMD Athlon 3500+ @2.51ghz - Tuniq Tower CPU Cooler(Lapped) - 2gb Crappy Generic DDR-RAM - Sapphire ATi Radeon x1950 Pro 512mb @ 661/756 - Audigy X-Fi Platinum - 19" Viewsonic VX922 - 1 x Western Digital Raptor, 2 x Maxtor 200gb HDD & My Trusty Razer Copperhead Computer upgrade at the end of the Year Hopefully

31st Aug 2007, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	What are you going to watercool? Just the CPU? __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

31st Aug 2007, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jomuj Official BOG Supporter! Join Date: 30 Aug 2007 Location: The Restaurant At The End Of THe Universe Posts: 39 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Ahh, i see. Well i like to get a good bang for my buck. Any recommendations for a some serrious cooling performance? Well, that is not to absurdly priced of course.

31st Aug 2007, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
jomuj Official BOG Supporter! Join Date: 30 Aug 2007 Location: The Restaurant At The End Of THe Universe Posts: 39 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Well, I haven't completely decided on my system yet. But at least the CPU + GPU. And possibly and SLI setup. If possible it would be nice to do the northbridge and Graphics RAM as well, but that might be pressing my luck a bit far. Hahaha. __________________ Coolermaster Wavemaster Case - Asus A8V-Deluxe - PC P&C Silencer 610w - AMD Athlon 3500+ @2.51ghz - Tuniq Tower CPU Cooler(Lapped) - 2gb Crappy Generic DDR-RAM - Sapphire ATi Radeon x1950 Pro 512mb @ 661/756 - Audigy X-Fi Platinum - 19" Viewsonic VX922 - 1 x Western Digital Raptor, 2 x Maxtor 200gb HDD & My Trusty Razer Copperhead Computer upgrade at the end of the Year Hopefully

31st Aug 2007, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	D-Tek Fuzion CPU waterblock Swiftech MCP655 pump Swiftech MCR320QP radiator You can add your other blocks later on. IMO watercooling the NB is quite pointless and it adds too much restriction in your loop. Not recommended. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

1st Sep 2007, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
jomuj Official BOG Supporter! Join Date: 30 Aug 2007 Location: The Restaurant At The End Of THe Universe Posts: 39 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Ok, thanks for the info, I've checked it out and it looks pretty good, I will probably just get one of their kits and the add-on's for the GPU. The price adds up to a fairly hefty sum with shipping. I don't suppose there is anywhere in malaysia that sells this brand? Also, it seems rather large, there won't be any problems fitting it inside a large case like the Coolermaster Stacker 830 will there? These are the parts i'm thinking about going with. Swiftech H2O APEX ULTRA CPU Liquid Cool Kit Swiftech MCW60™ Graphics Card Liquid Cooler - Retail Swiftech MCW-Ramcool /79 GeForce VGA Memory Water-block What do you think? __________________ Coolermaster Wavemaster Case - Asus A8V-Deluxe - PC P&C Silencer 610w - AMD Athlon 3500+ @2.51ghz - Tuniq Tower CPU Cooler(Lapped) - 2gb Crappy Generic DDR-RAM - Sapphire ATi Radeon x1950 Pro 512mb @ 661/756 - Audigy X-Fi Platinum - 19" Viewsonic VX922 - 1 x Western Digital Raptor, 2 x Maxtor 200gb HDD & My Trusty Razer Copperhead Computer upgrade at the end of the Year Hopefully

2nd Sep 2007, 12:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	No unfortunately they do not sell them in Malaysia. That would do the job just fine. However, it's still better to spend more and get the MCR320QP radiator though, since you are watercooling both your CPU and GPU. The H2O Apex kit only comes with MCR220QP. I also assume that you are going to overclock your system. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

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