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    CoolIt FreezeZone CPU Cooler, are you ready to buy?

    Please pardon me if this has been posted but this soon to be release WC kit got my attention. It is called CoolIt FreezeZone CPU Cooler.

    The Freezone CPU Cooler is the only liquid chilling solution that provides unsurpassed performance and uncompromising reliability. It is quiet, compact, easy to install, and affordable. CoolIT products do not use a radiator, but rather a patented technology called MTEC. By using MTEC technology, the liquid is actually refrigerated (using multiple TECSs or Peltiers) then used to cool even the hottest processors in today’s computing devices. The result is unparalleled overclockability, reduced system level noise and increased reliability. In addition to providing superior performance to water cooling, the CoolIT products are pre-plumbed, factory sealed and maintenance free allowing for very simple installation and worry-free. The FreezeZone is universally compatible with all current processors.

    Why should you choose the Freezone CPU Cooler? Unlike water-cooling products, the Freezone does not use a radiator. Instead, it uses a proprietary ‘Chiller’ which incorporates multiple TECs (also called peltiers) to chill the liquid coolant. This increases thermal capacity and provides for faster heat absorption at the source.

    Features

    * Liquid cooling is simply much better than air when it comes to dissipating heat. So say goodbye to your old air-cooling fan.
    * Great for Overclocking
    * Easy to install and maintain.
    * Provides quiet operation.
    * Maintenance Free Operation
    * Universal Compatibility
    * Fits in a standard mid-tower case.

    CoolIT is Supercool
    The CoolIT system consistently reduces the temperature of vital components, such as the CPU, well below specified operating temperatures. This results in improved computer performance and reliable operation under any conditions.

    Processor temperature is certain to remain low even when processor capacity has been maxed out and/or external ambient temperature is excessive. Moreover, testing has proven that processors will run very stable when voltage is increased beyond specification due to the significant headroom in temperature differential, which can be obtained with this cooling solution.

    With the CoolIT system employed, high-end components function reliably in relatively smaller cases, including desktop and small form factor designs. The alternative is failure or damage from the heat generated within a confined space.

    The CoolIT system efficiently dissipates heat away from vital components and exhausts the heat outside the case. This helps preserve other system components, such as the hard drive.

    Specifications
    CPU FHE (Fluid Heat Exchanger):

    Design Monolithic copper, multi-cell, single channel
    Dimension 42 x 42 x 17 mm
    Weight 195g

    TCM (Thermal Control Module):

    Design Dual IC SMT PCB w/outboard IC sensor
    Input 12VDC, 5VDC
    Weight 89 x 53 mm
    Function Thermal controller to adjust TEC and fan power output

    Chiller and Pump Module:

    Heatsink:
    Design Dual dissipation plate, anodized alloy, laminar flow array
    Dimension 89 x 53 mm
    Weight 850g


    TECs:
    Design Six solid-state heat pump wafers
    Dimension 40 x 40 x 3.5 mm (each)
    Weight 20g (each)
    Function Active coolant thermal reduction


    Chiller FHE’s:
    Design Dual anodized alloy distribution, multi-channel w/laminar flow
    Dimension 121 x 41 x 12 mm (each)
    Weight 80g (each)


    Fan:
    Noise 26dBA – 37dBA
    Bearing Type Enhanced life ceramic
    Life Cycle 50,000 hrs
    Dimension 92 x 92 x 25 mm
    Function Heatsink convection, chassis exhaust


    Pump and Reservoir:
    Design 12VDC coreless outrunner pump w/integrated expansion vessel
    Bearings Dual in fluid sapphire bearings
    Noise <15dBA
    Life Cycle 50,000 hrs
    Dimension 50 x 50 x 75 mm
    Weight 360g
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    Freezone unit weighs in at over 1,500g from this review
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    That looks awful. If that thing actually was able to cool the liquid to below ambient then the tubes would have to be insulated. Since they're clearly not insulated, it seems to me that even the creators of that thing know it doesn't work

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    And how do they expect to not have a radiator? If the TEC's cool the water, what cools the TECs?

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    There is already a review http://www.extrememhz.com/freezone-p3.shtml

    Granted it seems to be done by someone that doesn't know his foot from a waterblock ("The tubing gives the kit that high performance look" ). The review does show the CoolIT system is able to keep a 3700+ SanDiego at a frosty 45C! Hurray that is only 8C more than my less expensive regular watercooling setup on an Opteron Dual Core.

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    Was already discussed before. Would like to see a proper review, and some power consumption figures. The posted review forgot to mention these, like it seems to have forgotten include temps on the overclocked AMD system. Phase change is no more expensive, most likely consumes less power and will get way better results.

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    until there is a good review with volatges/temps...etc....I will stick with my current setup..
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    Where are you people getting that there is no radiator?! It has a radiator and a fan, granted it is not a traditional radiator, but it is a radiator (read: something that radiates off heat).

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    why would somone buy that over the OCZ unit? OCZ unit will be cheaper and be a good 40 degrees colder. not to mention use less electricity

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    Where are you people getting that there is no radiator?! It has a radiator and a fan, granted it is not a traditional radiator, but it is a radiator (read: something that radiates off heat).
    It doesnt radiat the heat.

    Its a peltier or two that remove heat from the liquid and moves the heat to the hot side of the tec where I think there is a large heatsink cooled by a fan. This will perform mediocre at best but considering the price its useless.


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    Yeah, that review's really reliable

    So what went wrong? Well basically it's pretty simple. Part of the Freezone's overall small footprint is achieved by it's lack of a large liquid reservoir. Though convenient, this small footprint would seem to be the Freezone's "Achilles Heal". Though the Freezone was able to cool the idling CPU to 10C above ambient with juice left to spare, it couldn't keep up with the amount of heat generated by the fiery hot Prescott and was left running at full tilt (and full volume) in order to maintain a respectable load temperature. It would seem that the small reservoir cooling area didn't allow the liquid adequate time to be cooled by the TEC units.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Erasmus354
    Where are you people getting that there is no radiator?! It has a radiator and a fan, granted it is not a traditional radiator, but it is a radiator (read: something that radiates off heat).
    "CoolIT products do not use a radiator"

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    Quote Originally Posted by HiJon89
    "CoolIT products do not use a radiator"
    Whatever they say it doesn't matter. They have a huge heatsink on that thing cooled by a 92mm fan. By definition a heatsink is a radiator. "Any object that radiates energy"

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    when I hear radiator I think of what's in a car and this:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Erasmus354
    Whatever they say it doesn't matter. They have a huge heatsink on that thing cooled by a 92mm fan. By definition a heatsink is a radiator. "Any object that radiates energy"
    Then tubing is a radiator, reservoirs are radiators, and waterblocks are radiators. Basically, any part of a watercooling loop that is exposed to air is a radiator by your definition

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    So what went wrong? Well basically it's pretty simple. Part of the Freezone's overall small footprint is achieved by it's lack of a large liquid reservoir. Though convenient, this small footprint would seem to be the Freezone's "Achilles Heal". Though the Freezone was able to cool the idling CPU to 10C above ambient with juice left to spare, it couldn't keep up with the amount of heat generated by the fiery hot Prescott and was left running at full tilt (and full volume) in order to maintain a respectable load temperature. It would seem that the small reservoir cooling area didn't allow the liquid adequate time to be cooled by the TEC units.
    After reading that I can safely say that person knows nothing of how thermodynamics work (I do not claim to be a master of thermodynamics by any means) and should NOT be reviewing anything that cools anything.. or heats for that matter.

    This product is a total sham and anyone who buys it deserves to get their money robbed from them for being so amazingly stupid/ignorant.

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    Anyone who attempts to buy this product should be forced to send their money to me, Maxx, and NoL so we can take it to Vegas.
    ebay under aws983s, heatware under Mr. Tinker.

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    I second Mr. Tinker on this one. And Erasmus? Please, think about it for a second.


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    $400, hmmmm thats £225.

    DD D5 £50
    TDX £35
    Maze 4 GPU £35
    DD Bayres £20
    NexXxos 120.3 Rad £35
    Tubing and fittings £20
    £195

    CPU and GPU colder than that load of **** with 30 quid to spare.
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    Exactly what i was thinking when i saw the price.

    Quote Originally Posted by zabomb4163
    why would somone buy that over the OCZ unit? OCZ unit will be cheaper and be a good 40 degrees colder. not to mention use less electricity
    that was one of the sketchiest reviews i have ever read, the guy might as well have said "it cools really good, Trust me!"

    Look popular mechanics thinks its good

    “Instead of an attention-hungry radiator, the CoolIT system uses a self-contained device called a Chiller that drops water to below ambient temperatures like a refrigerator.”
    —Popular Mechanics
    Last edited by Delirious; 04-18-2006 at 04:21 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by n00b 0f l337
    I second Mr. Tinker on this one. And Erasmus? Please, think about it for a second.
    I did think about it just fine. A heatsink *is* a radiator even if not commonly referred to as one. If you think about it this heatsink is serving EXACTLY the same purpose as a traditional radiator in a traditional watercooling unit. That is transferring the heat from the system into the air. The only difference here is the heatsink is probably much less effective, and it has to deal with the heat output of the TEC's in addition to that of the system.

    We can sit here and argue semantics over the definition of a radiator all day, or we can simply agree that this unit is a piece of crap, at least until proven otherwise by a reviewer who knows what the hell he is doing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grinch
    Thats still too much imho.
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    I agree...besides I like the self gratification of doing something myself..
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    My final verdict on the coolit Freezone CPU cooler after a month of operation
    1.Very easy to install
    2.Temperatures are very good under 1.54v
    3.Noisey when turned on full
    4.Will not fit in my coolermaster stacker 830 with the DFI-dr motherboard due to the on board sound card been a couple of CM to high, works with my Venus in the 830 with the sound card been shorter than the dr sound card
    5.Keeps my memory nice and cool due to the fitting position of the coolit
    6. Temperature jump up 15 degrees from idle when on full load


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    good looking temps
    750W Thermaltake Modular PSU
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    1 X 36GB WD Raptor
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    7 120mm Yate Loon LED Intake Fan
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    28" HANNSPREE Monitor


    Watercooling Loop:

    1 X PA120.3
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    2 X Laing DDC's w/EK-DDC Dual Turbo Top
    7 X Yate Loon Blue LED Intake Fans
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