Hardware Labs' Black Ice SR1 Radiators now available

[kinghong1970]

u have one problem with 140mm.... the limited selection in fans.

and that's my main reason why i cannot commit to a 140mm rad at the moment...

tho what am i going to do with 8x140mm medium yates i purchased from Petras... hmm....

[skinnee]

Ok, awesome, thanks skinnee! I knew I was missing something, sorry about that

On a related follow-up question, how do the SR1's measurements stack up to something like the TC PA series of rads? I know TC lists a 10mm plenum on their rads, is that also only on one side of the rad? I was guessing something like a 40mm core thickness based on TC's measurements, but I have no idea if that's accurate or not. I'm just curious if the TC has a larger core or basically the same.

Thanks again.

The TC has the 10mm plenum on both sides where the SR1 has a 15mm plenum opposite the barb ports and a 6mm plenum on the barb port side...and the TC does have a 40mm core thickness. So you're looking at 34mm core vs. a 40mm core, we'll see what the pressure drop numbers look like later tonight.

[Evilsizer]

any updates skinne, on the sr1?

[skinnee]

Fans are mounted and ready for testing, have to get this RD-30 out of the loop and sensors on. Taking me longer than I planned to get my lab in order.

In progress I guess...

[Evilsizer]

Fans are mounted and ready for testing, have to get this RD-30 out of the loop and sensors on. Taking me longer than I planned to get my lab in order.

In progress I guess...

some progress is better then no progress!

you dont have any sFlex fans to use on the SR1 by anychance do you?

[quattro_]

im soo exited about this one,

Thanks skinnee

[Logitrust]

Hi! Have just started with my first WC build, and waiting my very first radiator in the mail this days, the choice fell on the Hardware Labs's - Black Ice SR1 480. Are unsure if this is performing best in push or pull. Someone who knows? Has gone for 4 * Black Noise Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series M12-S2 51.2 CFM @ 1250u/min to this. I hope them will transport heat from the water to air and away from the radiator well in push setup with respect to the design of the case i got.

Some who have any affiliations?
Should i selected some lower rpm fans?

AL

[Ketzer7]

See Martin's testing of different fan orientations on a single rad:

http://martin.skinneelabs.com/Radiat...ng-Review.html

[skinnee]

testing is complete...review writing in progress...

[Ketzer7]

testing is complete...review writing in progress...

Niiice Can't wait, I actually have been really looking forward to this one...been planning on using SR1s in the new build and want to be sure, because you know I bugged you enough about the stupid measurements of it

[quattro_]

Good news skinnee can't waite any longer .

[Logitrust]

See Martin's testing of different fan orientations on a single rad:

http://martin.skinneelabs.com/Radiat...ng-Review.html

thanks! useful page. Nailed it

[justin.kerr]

BUMPITY BUMP. hint hint. lol
Come one Skinnee, please,

[bundymania]

I received my SR1 today - it´s a really nice radiator ! My comparison against XSPC 480 - TC 120.4 - TC 140.3 - and the TFC Quad comes in a week or two

[skinnee]

BUMPITY BUMP. hint hint. lol
Come one Skinnee, please,

Working on the conclusion... trying to balance work and everything else.

[bundymania]

...look at this "little baby" That´s a real MONSTER

[skinnee]

I know you guys have been waiting patiently... and the wait is over. Check out the full review, I'll have the forum version available later.

skinnee labs - HWLabs SR1 360 Review

[justin.kerr]

Thanks so much for the review.. !!
For very low RPM performance seems ok, but for the price, it seems to be a pretty poor performer.

[alacheesu]

Very nice, Skinnee!

I'm actually a little excited about this release. Even though performance was a little "boring" (practically the same as every other top rad), it seems they've done everything right with this rad, IMO. I also like how they release it in every known rad size. One or two 560s with very low speed fans in an external setup should be really nice.

[skinnee]

alacheesu: yes, you've got it right... it performs on par with other "low speed optimized" or slim radiators. You'll see it when I get the updated triples comparison out, but I need to finish the write-up for the MCR320-Stack first, which I want to get out ASAP as I owe it to Gabe.

One other thing to note, most of the other rad reviews are using the Water Out-Air In calc so its tough to cross compare presently. I've put my work laptop down for the night and am working on the MCR320-Stack, Triple Comparison and updating the previous reviews with the new Water Avg-Air In calcs.

[Ketzer7]

Perfect timing! Trying to make a decision on what rads to buy right now and this certainly helps.

Many thanks for the review skinnee!

[Logitrust]

Bought me this SR1 480 now. Have some Black Noise Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series S3 (73CFM) jo pull the warm air out off it whit. Just under 2000rpm I think. Should be fun to see what its good for.

[WaterFlex]

Where I can get Black Ice SR1 560 ?

[WaterFlex]

Is it the only place in the world where i can get this rad ?
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And why are 140mm SR1 models not mentioned here?

[gmat]

And why are 140mm SR1 models not mentioned here?

That puzzled me too. Bought one, and indeed it's a genuine HWLabs 140mm sized radiator, with the usual packaging and included bits of hardware. The fins etc. totally fit the specs. Nice piece of radiator there, the core part really looks like the ones of Thermochill and XSPC (i also have those so i can compare visually at least).
So, good for us europeans i guess. Got mine from the 2nd link you posted, serious shop, at least for national customers (no idea if they ship overseas).