XSPC RX360 radiator review

**Vapor** · 02-24-2009, 05:49 PM

PA's reign seems to be ending....even the MCR was a full-on competitor in Skinnee's reviews (until higher RPM at least). Granted the MCR and PA have both been out for awhile, but more and more data is coming out progressively now

http://www.skinneelabs.com/

**BringerOdeath** · 02-24-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by bot@xs

i got one from jab tech and it does not need repainting. looks fine to me.
good review btw. i thought that the rx360 would come close to the PA but not that close. now i am an even happier owner

I will tell you how mine comes out when it gets here on thursday from jab-tech!

**sgayol** · 02-26-2009, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by bot@xs

i got one from jab tech and it does not need repainting. looks fine to me.

I just received mine... Looks perfectly fine. There are some 'shadows' that look like they were caused by bubble wrap, but from more than an inch or two away, they're not visible

**defect9** · 02-26-2009, 01:21 PM

Just got mine. It has the paint blemishes, but honestly, a little wet sanding and they'll disappear. They're not as bad as I expected, so I'm happy. and for that price, hell, I'm even happier.

**HESmelaugh** · 02-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Yeah, mine had some very slight blemishes too, but they hardly show. They aren't even visible on the fotos I made and I wasn't trying to hide them or anything. So I think it wasn't such a big deal in the first place. But of course, this kind of performance plus perfect finish = even more awesome rad!

Glad to hear you guys got some good deals on this.
BTW: More radiator testing is to follow quite soon.
First I have to finish the looooong overdue stacked-radiator testing, though.

Cheers,
Shane

**BringerOdeath** · 02-26-2009, 08:41 PM

I got mine today also....very light marks..... You can't see them unless you get really close and angle the rad. Here are some pics....

**Groveling_Wyrm** · 02-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Great review!! Thanks for the hard work you've put into this!!!

It definitely gives me a better idea of just how close the XSPC and the TC are in terms of performance vs the price! Thanx again!

**Kingsfan** · 02-26-2009, 10:17 PM

great review, glad i bought one. don't notice any "blemishes" though so that's great too.

**BringerOdeath** · 02-26-2009, 10:28 PM

the blemishes are very hard to see unless your purposely look for them!!!

**HESmelaugh** · 02-27-2009, 12:08 AM

Nice, BoD! Have you installed it yet?

I also want to say that the overall build quality of the XSPC RX is really good. It's one of the few radiators I've ever had here where the fin-spacing is absolutely even and perfect all accross the radiator. No dents, on bent fins or anything.

**BringerOdeath** · 02-27-2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by HESmelaugh

Nice, BoD! Have you installed it yet?

I also want to say that the overall build quality of the XSPC RX is really good. It's one of the few radiators I've ever had here where the fin-spacing is absolutely even and perfect all accross the radiator. No dents, on bent fins or anything.

Going to cut the hole on the bottom of the case for it tomorrow I believe!!

**Kingsfan** · 02-27-2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by HESmelaugh

Nice, BoD! Have you installed it yet?

I also want to say that the overall build quality of the XSPC RX is really good. It's one of the few radiators I've ever had here where the fin-spacing is absolutely even and perfect all accross the radiator. No dents, on bent fins or anything.

agreed

**HESmelaugh** · 02-28-2009, 09:50 AM

Here's a tiny update.

Inspired by Martin's and Skinnee's testing, I tried my hand at some calculations. Here is a comparison between the RX360 and the TC of watts dissipated for a ten degree Water-Ambient temperature difference at the different fan speeds.

I'm not sure if I got this right, so let me know if this looks wrong to you.

**bot@xs** · 03-11-2009, 01:27 PM

here are some pics of my rx120 and rx360 from jab-tech

**bot@xs** · 03-11-2009, 01:29 PM

here is a pic of some bubblewrap marks on the RX120.
nothing a good rubdown couldn't fix

**HESmelaugh** · 03-11-2009, 01:30 PM

Looks okay to me. (EDIT: Didn't see that last pic when I posted)
Is it smelly? ^^

**ChongL** · 03-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Hmmm..nice to see more options out there. I still love my PA120.3 though!

**bito** · 03-18-2009, 03:03 AM

Ordered one today....fed up of waiting for the TFC Xchanger. For a new HAF build

**dingdong555** · 03-18-2009, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by HESmelaugh

Looks okay to me. (EDIT: Didn't see that last pic when I posted)
Is it smelly? ^^

Mine was!

Also 2 of the fan holes don't line up by a good 2mm, I can't screw them in but loosing 2 screws doesn't matter as a fan only needs 2 to be solid (Unless you're using one of those crazy ass 3000rpm+ ones)

**generics_user** · 03-18-2009, 03:49 AM

hmm i might be able to send you a TFC 360 for testing

my build is going to take another 2 weeks so i can spare it

only problem would be shipping...

**HESmelaugh** · 03-18-2009, 08:10 AM

You're the man!

You have PM (on Luxx).

**pcnazz** · 08-05-2009, 01:38 AM

Thank you HESmelaugh for this review , better late than never I guess

. I am upgrading my rad tommorrow and I was going to by the Feser but my eye was on the XSPC Rx 480 . Athough the difference in price is only $25.00 I think its worth the savings . I have 3 Ultra Kaze fans on my MCR320 QP right now so I will buy 1 more Ultra kaze fan and its a rap on changing rads . Here she is right here ! http://www.jab-tech.com/XSPC-RX-480-...r-pr-4430.html This will be for my Phenom II X4 940 BE and my 2 ATI 4890 GPU wb's which I should have soon . In your opinion do you think I am making a good move purchasing this Rad instead of the Feser X-Changer Quad 120mm Xtreme Performace Rad ? http://www.jab-tech.com/Feser-X-Chan...r-pr-4279.html Thanks for your imput in advance ; )

**HESmelaugh** · 08-05-2009, 12:52 PM

While I still haven't gotten the chance to test a Feser X-Changer, I would guess that the performance difference between it and an XSPC RX would be small. I don't know which one is better, but I'm sure they are close, so going for the slightly cheaper XSPC RX is a good move, IMO.

**pcnazz** · 08-05-2009, 02:18 PM

I pulled the trigger today and I also got 4 new 2200rpm 120 x 25mm loons at Jab-Tech for $ 3.30 a peice ( fan speed controlled ). I got the XSPC RX480 at performace-Pc's for $124.95 because Jab-Tech didn't have any in stock . I figured the same thing as you HESmelaugh so thats why I pulled the trigger on the RX480 . I will post back with the difference in my Phenom II X4 940 BE temps compared to the temps I had with my Swiftech MCR320 QP Rad . Thanks you HES

**kgtiger** · 08-10-2009, 07:09 PM

Thank you HESmelaugh for your time and effort, I do appreciate it!

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