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MrLarkins

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Zalman Z-Machine LQ1000
What you think? Looks impressive... and it will probably only get better and cheaper!

Right now, very expensive...

Alright, Discuss!
 

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smart concept, but not modder friendly... thermaltake did some crap like that a while ago with a built-in bigwater system in the case and a radiator on the side panel
 
the concept is good, but thats all.

Zalman and thermaltake and aluminum are the best of friends
 
Spawn-Inc said:
the concept is good, but thats all.

Zalman and thermaltake and aluminum are the best of friends
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+1 to this...
Boulard83 said:
+1

I dont really like this. They usually use cheap WC parts that fail or perform badly.
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....and this.

The case linked looks ok, but it's just a Reserator XT stuffed into a pretty box. From the manual:
2.1 Reserator XT (Reservoir+Radiator+Water pump)
1) Weight : 7kg
2) Materials : Anodized Pure Aluminum
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The future of water cooling? Nah. The future of galvanic corrosion...YEA! :thup:
 
There will be no corrosion if only aluminum is used in the loop.With that sad Zalman stuff is overpriced , while not using top quality stuff .More about flash/bling factor, that seem to stand true with this case.
 
I was definitely just having some fun, but it's also jest about a serious topic. The specs for the water block included with the reserator XT:
CPU Water Block (ZM-WB5 Plus)
Pure copper-base material water block provides excellent heat transfer, and anodized water block cover prevents corrosion. Connection fitting for the hose is a single-body cover in the form of two connection structure types, which allows for various types of hoses to be used.

- Weight : 154g
- Dimensions : 53(W) x 63(L) x 40(H) mm
- Materials : Pure Copper (Base), Pure Aluminum (Cover)
- Compatibility : Intel (Socket 1366/775), AMD (Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2/754/939/940)
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Aluminum radiator + copper block + water = additives needed!
 
that thing wont cool very much very cool but they need a bigger version and pretty much bigger everything and than maby it will be a good water cooling kit
 
am I the only one that thinks it's hideous!?? Looks like a crappy case slapped onto a crappier Reserator XT. The only thing I like is the 2 doors, but even then...:shrug:
 
the bit-tech.net review mentioned the solid construction materials used...check out the review here: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2008/09/19/zalman-lq1000/1

I do like the swivel doors...and I would really like some more info on the radiator...and somewhere in there they mentioned being able to use an aftermarket pump...of course, in time, like everything else parts get replaced/upgraded and I can see some room for improvements with this beast too, but face it, it is a very easy way to get you feet wet without getting all wet!

i would buy it if it were cheaper...I think it would be fun to mess with! i love the styling! but would prefer blue to red anyday!
 
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