New: XSPC "RX Series" rads

[jab-tech]

They're not that cheap, price point will be somewhere between MCR320 and PA120.3 (for the triple version).

If performance comes in somewhere between the MCR and PA then its just another rad to consider.. They likely are not going to ship with all the bling of a TFC (Silicon Pads, Barbs, Compression Fittings etc).

There isn't a 480 model, It would be nice if that came sooner rather than later.

[nikhsub1]

IIRC the PA's are 9fpi... I don't see why this won't perform much like a PA...

[jollyjoker]

Nice looking rad. I just hope they are priced right like there blocks.

[dengyong]

Yeah

Amazing how they fell asleep right after they dumped DD as the US disti isn't it

andyc

I was wondering why so many shops were carrying TC rads now.

[DarthBeavis]

Yeah

Amazing how they fell asleep right after they dumped DD as the US disti isn't it

andyc

not sure I get your point. Danger Den still carries their rads and Danger Den has always sold WAY more Black Ice rads than TC rads (TC really does not even make a blip on their radar in comparison). I am not sure why that is. Ben seems to move them like crazy.

If you have some info I do not have please share it.

[DarthBeavis]

Well,

You're the DD rep around here, so if you don't know, who would.

Back to the OP, and sorry for the OT. I'm interested to see how the new XSPC rad performs. Any idea on tube thickness and flow rate, same/less/more than the TC? The copper tubes sound like a plus too.

andyc

<OT>
I want TC to come back to life and compete. Better for us consumers (which is what I am).
</OT>

We need a new rad shootout!!!!!! Snipe? where are you?

[Xilikon]

<OT>
I want TC to come back to life and compete. Better for us consumers (which is what I am).
</OT>

We need a new rad shootout!!!!!! Snipe? where are you?

Need a shootout ? Just buy the radiators like everyone do and test it

[zlojack]

<OT>
I want TC to come back to life and compete. Better for us consumers (which is what I am).
</OT>

We need a new rad shootout!!!!!! Snipe? where are you?

But you don't really buy everything in your rigs, right?

Not like us regular mere mortals who have to pay for stuff.

[NysoO]

Interesting, and yet again we can see a very similar design to the PA120.3. Keep wondering if TC will design a new radiator that will perform even better.

[DarthBeavis]

But you don't really buy everything in your rigs, right?

Not like us regular mere mortals who have to pay for stuff.

I did up to Autopsy. I think in another thread I said I spent at least 8k at Danger Den alone and I think maybe 16k-18k at New Egg alone since 2006 (each company respectively). I get TONS of free stuff above that. point being is even with my sponsorships I am way above most people here in modding/computer expenditures so I yes I feel the pain brother I also have a wife that drop kicks my silly rear just like most of you over it.

[DarthBeavis]

Interesting, and yet again we can see a very similar design to the PA120.3. Keep wondering if TC will design a new radiator that will perform even better.

TC definitely deserves thanks for a great design.

[WhiteFireDragon]

They're not that cheap, price point will be somewhere between MCR320 and PA120.3 (for the triple version).

If performance comes in somewhere between the MCR and PA then its just another rad to consider.. They likely are not going to ship with all the bling of a TFC (Silicon Pads, Barbs, Compression Fittings etc).

There isn't a 480 model, It would be nice if that came sooner rather than later.

jabtech had an account since 2002, and finally posted 6 years later here. welcome! how do you know about pricing already? will you be carrying these?

[warriorpoet]

I'm still wondering when we'll see saw-tooth edges on rads (like certain air coolers). Seems like something that might help just that little bit more.

[MpG]

I think the saw-toothing behaves similarly to the louvre-ing on rads, except that it's cheaper. Skinnee, do these have louvre-ing on them? Can't tell from those pics.

[Martinm210]

It will be a very very very...very very close race...
Production model looks nice!

[NysoO]

It will be a very very very...very very close race...

Production model looks nice!

Indeed! Test results will be very interesting.

[Martinm210]

Indeed! Test results will be very interesting.

Never tried a production or 8FPI model, you'll have to wait for skinnee's results. I tried a couple of early prototypes, but they've changed a few things since then...

[NysoO]

Never tried a production or 8FPI model, you'll have to wait for skinnee's results. I tried a couple of early prototypes, but they've changed a few things since then...

yeah of course you can't make any conclusions on prototype products. I'll wait for skinees results with anticipation

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Ha yeah. I think maybe (if/when) I get my stackable mcr 320 review samples I will test them and then send them off to skinee so we can get the comparable results

[jab-tech]

jabtech had an account since 2002, and finally posted 6 years later here. welcome! how do you know about pricing already? will you be carrying these?

Crap I have dupe accounts, wondered why I couldn't reg jab-tech so I reg'd jabtech ;-)

I've know about these for quite a few weeks, my buddy Dazhong at XSPC released pricing just before Christmas and I already have my order in.. I believe shipping is possibly next week, or soon after new year.

[pirateghost]

I've know about these for quite a few weeks, my buddy Dazhong at XSPC released pricing just before Christmas and I already have my order in.. I believe shipping is possibly next week, or soon after new year.

dirty.....

[twwen2]

Back to the OP, and sorry for the OT. I'm interested to see how the new XSPC rad performs. Any idea on tube thickness and flow rate, same/less/more than the TC? The copper tubes sound like a plus too.

andyc

We'll have to see what skinee says i guess. Copper tubes? I didn't notice that...

It will be a very very very...very very close race...
Production model looks nice!

Very interesting indeed! Hurry up skinee, i guess now the pressure is on hey!

IIRC the PA's are 9fpi... I don't see why this won't perform much like a PA...

Martin measured 10-11 folds per inch in his review of the PA. 8 Does seem a little low...

[CedricFP]

Where XSPC can really capture the market would be on price point.

[mstrmold]

With XSPC and Swiftech releasing new Rads, maybe it will force TC and TFC to drop their prices? OK, I kid, I kid.

[bentleya]

Posted this on few other forums, XS and RRR so fort i might as well post it here as well

UK prices are here, thanks to WCUK http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1240, http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1239, http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1238

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is an estiamte for Pre Order, actual pricing will be confirmed shortly.

XSPC RX120 Gloss Black
£39.12 Excl. VAT (£44.99) Incl. VAT

XSPC RX240 Gloss Black
£43.47 Excl. VAT (£49.99) Incl. VAT

XSPC RX360 Gloss Black
£48.69 Excl. VAT (£55.99) Incl. VAT

Now lets compare,

Single Rads (inc VAT @ 15%)

XSPC RS120: £19.56
Black Ice GT Stealth: £30.33
Black Ice GT Xtreme: £39.14
TFC Xchanger: £39.14
ThermoChill PA120.1: £43.06
RX120: £44.99


So from that TFC and HDWLabs are cheapest on the fatter Single Rads with the new XSPC being the most expensive.

Double Rads (inc VAT @ 15%)

XSPC RS240: £24.46
Black Ice GT Stealth: £36.20
ThermoChill PA120.2: £48.83
RX240: £49.99
TFC Xchanger: £51.37
Black Ice GT Xtreme: £60.67

So from that we see HDWLabs rad being the most expensive, with the TFC being £1 more expensive than the XSPC but the Thermchill is still cheaper then the New XSPC.

Triple Rads (inc VAT @ 15%)

XSPC RS360: £29.35
Black Ice GT Stealth: £41.58
ThermoChill PA120.3: £54.80
RX360: £55.99
TFC Xchanger: £68.50
Black Ice GT Xtreme: £68.50

So from this we see, TFC and HDWLabs rads being the most expensive by a good 15%, with Thermochill still being the cheapest on the fat rads, but the new XSPC is just £1 more.

So what do you guys think?

All prices taken from www.watercoolinguk.co.uk at time of print 12:30, 28 December 2008, prices subject to change, may not be cheapest around, just used as a guide