preview Watercool HTF4 radiators

[ON2H2O]

Preview of new (HTF4) radiator from Watercool.de

It is in German but there are photos:
http://www.watercool.de/_forum/wbb/index.php?page=Thread&postID=47792#post47792

[asura]

That (the HTF4) looks very similar to a domsetic perimiter heater, except on a smaller scale (may small tubes unstead of 4/5 larger)

[lowfat]

Preview of new (HTF4) radiator from Watercool.de

It is in German but there are photos:
http://www.watercool.de/_forum/wbb/index.php?page=Thread&postID=47792#post47792

Aluminum fins and round tubes?

[ON2H2O]

Aluminum fins and round tubes?

The description says 7 parallel rows of copper tubes with aluminum fins.
The photos show round connections where the input/output are split so it appears the tubes are round (at least the ends of the tubes).

[Erdrick1980]

That is one sexy looking Rad! :cool::yepp::up:

[Utnorris]

What are the adapters in pictures 8 and 9 for?

[jasoncrowley]

What are the adapters in pictures 8 and 9 for?

I'm not sure but maybe they are for joining the two (pic 10? :shrug: )

[ON2H2O]

What are the adapters in pictures 8 and 9 for?

As I understand it, the black adapter with 2 connectors is the input/output. The long adapter on the top is dividing the input flow into 7 paths and then on the return the bottom adapter is re-combining the 7 from the return flow.

[newls1]

almost looks like you can "SLi" 2 rads together... Nice! wonder what the flow is like on these

[Waterlogged]

Oh yay, Liquid cooling has come full circle. Now we're pushing out slightly modified versions of transmission coolers for rads. :rolleyes: :shakes:

[bundymania]

Translated by delicious_cake@forumdeluxx.de from the watercool.de Website

Today, we can release the first information about the upcoming HTF4 series. The pictures below show radiators very close to the final version, so that some things might still have to be adjusted. The new radiator will be available for 140mm fans, we've decided against a 120/140mm hybrid. Still, a mount will be available for 120mm fans.
The HTF4 is based on the successfull MO-RA3 design with a few changes. The way the water fows is new: normal radiators are flown through from one side to the other. The fluid flows like a U or in several corners from one side to the other, making the direction of flow always stay in a 90° angle to the fans.
The HTF4 however makes the coolant flow in several parallel layers, which are also parallel to the fan. This results in a more constant distribution of heat and, as a result of that, in a better performance.
Thanks to seven parallel series of pipes, the resistance of this radiator is very low; the modular fitting terminals are also constructed for high flow. The 3x140mm version comes with 28 pipes with a total length of around 13m.
No experiments when it comes to material, though: the pipes are made out of copper, the fins out of aluminum. The HTF4 is optimized for slow spinning fans.
The radiator is also constructed completely symmetrically, fans can be mounted from either side, just as fittings can be used on either side of the radiator. The threads for mounting the fans are M3. The first version available will be the following:

2x140mm 345x152x65mm
3x140mm 485x152x65mm
4x140mm 625x152x65mm

The last picture show what will be possible, even though we haven't planned production. The flexible fitting terminals offer a lot of possibilities.

The prices aren't set yet, but will be in the usual area. Because of the modular design, several other versions are being planned, like a new HT extern with an integrated reservoir and a new Fusion based on the HTF4. There will also be new accessoires, like several fan grills, feet and mounts.

We're currently working on the fine-tuning of the radiators, they will be for sale starting in the middle of April. Let me also say a few words about where the HTF4 comes from - it isn't from China. Most of the components are made right here, the rest in other European countries. I think this will also show when taking a look at the quality of our radiators.

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_3x140_lt_1.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_3x140_lt_3.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_3x140_lt_white_1.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_Verbinder_1.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_Verbinder_2.jpg

http://www.watercool.de/cms/forumpics/htf4_6x140_lt_1.jpg

[Church]

At least waterpaths in this seems parallelized, so probably these won't be as restrictive as fully serial water tubes @ admirals.
Not made in china argument imho is moot though. These days both american and european miscellaneous countries can produce crap products, just like chinese can make quality ones as well.

[Mudgey]

With the way their economy is going more and more things are being brought back into our own countries, here in the metalworking industry things are getting busier and busier!

[meanmoe]

you guys and your recently responsible gov't... (*envy*)

[Mudgey]

Every government is politically fked and corrupted, so don't tarnish its people with the same brush!

[m0r7if3r]

Every government is politically fked and corrupted, so don't tarnish its people with the same brush!

I think moe was complimenting the government...I don't follow world news anymore though, so it could be that he was being sarcastic

[meanmoe]

yeah I really was complimenting - I don't pretend to know a lot about the UK, but I know that you guys are making a hard effort to fix financial problems and I assumed the increase in industrial jobs to be a sign of this. A lot of assumptions, I know, but I saw your prime minister talk on TV the other day and loved what he had to say - he sounded responsible. I don't live there though.

[NaeKuh]

Every government is politically fked and corrupted, so don't tarnish its people with the same brush!

lulz... amen to that..

Even the catholic church had a period where they were more known as an empire.

[m0r7if3r]

Even the catholic church had a period where they were more known as an empire.

do you mean the period from around 1AD - early 2011? :p:

[penguins]

Good Joke, but Christianity wasn't invented as Christ was born : )