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"Asetek WaterChill 12V Waterpump System"
Joe Citarella - 7/23/05

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SUMMARY: A waterpump designed exclusively for PC watercooling - about time!

WP Alone

The good guys at Asetek were nice enough to send a sample of their WaterChill 12V Waterpump System to try out. The key word here is "System" - usually manufacturers hype products with overblown ad copy, but in this case it is accurate - this is more than just a stand-alone waterpump.

The key distinction of this waterpump is the control package that comes with it, best visualized with this screen display:

Display

Pic courtesy of Asetek

Not your usual waterpump! This waterpump is built around a PCB and controlling software that allows users a number of control and monitoring functions (Note: Windows XP only!):

  • Temperature monitoring without having the Software Control Panel open
  • Temperature notification in Windows toolbar
  • Control Panel transparency adjustable
  • Temperature graph
  • Fan speed graph
  • LCD display - custom view of settings (Optional)
  • Reservoir LED On/Off (Optional)
  • Software Version limited to Windows XP

First Look

The waterpump itself looks pretty sleek:

WP Front

The business end is at the back:

WP Back

This is where the PCB resides with hook-ups for

  • Two variable voltage fan connectors - 24 watts total
  • Two heat sensors (included)
  • LED pinout
  • USB pinouts (cable included)
  • 12 volt power plug
  • Pinouts for optional LCD
The back opens to reveal the PCB:

Back Open

You can change the back with different colored pieces:

PCB

Remove two screws and you replace the backs - the PCB revealed:

PCB Open

You can also change the reservoir with six different colors

Red

The fill plug is tight and small - I found it difficult to remove.

Red 1

Parts that ship with the unit imclude rubber feet for the waterpump's stand, Install CD, USB and two temp sensor cables:

Parts


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