Black ICE Pro?

WebMasta33 · 04-09-2002, 03:49 PM

What's the deal with the Black Ice Pro. It looks just like a Black Ice, but just in assorted annodized colors.

Is that the only reason why they call it "Pro" because it's colorful??

Cyco-Dude · 04-09-2002, 08:16 PM

i believe the black ice pro is just a modified black ice prime; it has 1/2 inch fittings and makes 2 passes instead of 4 (so instead of 3 parralel channels making 4 passes, it has 6 parrallel channels making 2 passes so there is lower resistance, thus higher flow)

Brad · 04-10-2002, 02:09 AM

cyco is right. the BI prime is 4 pass, 3/8" The BI Pro is 2 pass, 1/2" and can come in more colours.

the BI pro is a better product obviously

superart · 04-10-2002, 06:14 AM

better flow in a radiator? I was under the impression that you wanted the water to go through the radiator slower, to have more time to dissipate more heat.

DigitalChaos · 04-10-2002, 06:38 AM

it does go through the radiator slower... but from the external view... the water goes in and out without being slowed down as much... therefore, increased flow to your whole circuit

WebMasta33 · 04-10-2002, 08:54 AM

It's was so obviously simple it confused me...

TiTch · 04-10-2002, 09:43 AM

I've heard it explained before, but it got so technical I got lost with some of it. But my understandiing is that in a closed system the water leaving the rad has to be the same in flow rate to it going in. However with the use of chambers and channels what is changed in the velocity of the water. With a low velocity the water it given the opportunity to disipate its heat. Hence why heater cores are so good.

If I have got that wrong I'm sure some kind and forgiving person will inform us.

04-09-2002, 03:49 PM	#1
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	Black ICE Pro? What's the deal with the Black Ice Pro. It looks just like a Black Ice, but just in assorted annodized colors. Is that the only reason why they call it "Pro" because it's colorful?? __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

04-10-2002, 02:09 AM	#3
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	cyco is right. the BI prime is 4 pass, 3/8" The BI Pro is 2 pass, 1/2" and can come in more colours. the BI pro is a better product obviously __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

04-10-2002, 06:14 AM	#4
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	better flow in a radiator? I was under the impression that you wanted the water to go through the radiator slower, to have more time to dissipate more heat. __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

04-10-2002, 08:54 AM	#6
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	It's was so obviously simple it confused me... __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

04-10-2002, 09:43 AM	#7
TiTch Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, UK. Posts: 64	I've heard it explained before, but it got so technical I got lost with some of it. But my understandiing is that in a closed system the water leaving the rad has to be the same in flow rate to it going in. However with the use of chambers and channels what is changed in the velocity of the water. With a low velocity the water it given the opportunity to disipate its heat. Hence why heater cores are so good. If I have got that wrong I'm sure some kind and forgiving person will inform us. __________________ www.gibtek.co.uk

04-09-2002, 08:16 PM	#2
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	i believe the black ice pro is just a modified black ice prime; it has 1/2 inch fittings and makes 2 passes instead of 4 (so instead of 3 parralel channels making 4 passes, it has 6 parrallel channels making 2 passes so there is lower resistance, thus higher flow)

04-10-2002, 06:38 AM	#5
DigitalChaos Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Waukesha, Wi Posts: 698	it does go through the radiator slower... but from the external view... the water goes in and out without being slowed down as much... therefore, increased flow to your whole circuit

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