HW Labs Black Ice Extreme...

Crosstrack16 · 11-27-2002, 04:41 PM

There's alot of hype about this rad, but i want the truth, good or bad, pro's and con's.
Bottom line, is it worth it?
Are there any alternatives with similiar features and specs...?

bytesyzed · 11-27-2002, 04:53 PM

If performance is your goal, then no, not really. If you want it for looks (the chrome BIX looks pretty damn nice), then go for it. It definately won't be a top performer but it can do an adequate job. Most decent heatercores will do a better job at cooling at a much lower price.

Ecradda · 11-27-2002, 07:18 PM

how about it compared to the big d-tek heatercore, which is better? and do you have some links to the BIX?

ATLPIMP · 11-27-2002, 07:28 PM

The D-Tek core is probably the best performing pre-equipped core you can buy specifically for PC water cooling. Just make sure you seal the barbs, mine sprung a leak... all over the bottom of my case.

bigdawginva · 11-27-2002, 07:41 PM

And, if you bought an extra shroud for a push/pull effect, I would guess the results would be excellent.

UnloadeD · 11-27-2002, 11:06 PM

I looked closely at the BIX's . IMO here are their strengths in order:
1. Size (nice and small)
2. Looks (color & chrome options)
3. Performance

If your priorities are different than those you should prolly look at heater cores. Also notice whats missing from the list above-> Price.

peace.
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nexxo · 11-28-2002, 04:38 PM

I own a Chrome BIX and it looks the daddy! Interesting to note is that the barbs are 1/2" OD but 10.5 mm ID. Performance is apparently good enough to cool a dual CPU system (I haven't run mine yet, so I dunno). Sizewise it is easy to fit. Having said all that, the D-Tek coolercore will offer better performance.

My chrome BIX is going to have one of those aluminium Panaflo fans bolted on; I'm going to polish the fan first of course. I'll let you know how I get on.

Crosstrack16 · 11-28-2002, 08:43 PM

Thanks for all the info. guys

Joe · 11-28-2002, 09:31 PM

The BIX size for size against a header core is DAMN good. the BIX has looks and size going for it, where most heater cores are much bigger and not nearly as pretty

I think for what they are, the BIX are pretty spiffy. But if you are looking for just cheap good cooling a heatercore is where you should go.

Triton · 11-29-2002, 10:27 PM

uh, ditto. I got a chrome BIX. It works. woohoo!

11-27-2002, 04:41 PM	#1
Crosstrack16 Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 169	HW Labs Black Ice Extreme... There's alot of hype about this rad, but i want the truth, good or bad, pro's and con's. Bottom line, is it worth it? Are there any alternatives with similiar features and specs...?

11-27-2002, 07:28 PM	#4
ATLPIMP Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 16	The D-Tek core is probably the best performing pre-equipped core you can buy specifically for PC water cooling. Just make sure you seal the barbs, mine sprung a leak... all over the bottom of my case. __________________ -ATLPIMP

11-28-2002, 04:38 PM	#7
nexxo Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brimingham, UK Posts: 385	I own a Chrome BIX and it looks the daddy! Interesting to note is that the barbs are 1/2" OD but 10.5 mm ID. Performance is apparently good enough to cool a dual CPU system (I haven't run mine yet, so I dunno). Sizewise it is easy to fit. Having said all that, the D-Tek coolercore will offer better performance. My chrome BIX is going to have one of those aluminium Panaflo fans bolted on; I'm going to polish the fan first of course. I'll let you know how I get on. __________________ "There is a thin line between magic and madness"

11-28-2002, 09:31 PM	#9
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	The BIX size for size against a header core is DAMN good. the BIX has looks and size going for it, where most heater cores are much bigger and not nearly as pretty I think for what they are, the BIX are pretty spiffy. But if you are looking for just cheap good cooling a heatercore is where you should go. __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.

11-29-2002, 10:27 PM	#10
Triton Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 78	uh, ditto. I got a chrome BIX. It works. woohoo! __________________ XP1800+ Gigabyte GA-7DX 512mb Crucial 2100 watercooled with Danger Den, Eheim, 1/2" silicone tubing, and Black Ice Xtreme radiator. Liteon 24x10x40x CDRW WD80gb +30gb hard drives Liteon FS020 case and much more at http://www.jakeandkelly.com/customcomputer/index.htm

11-27-2002, 04:53 PM	#2
bytesyzed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 23	If performance is your goal, then no, not really. If you want it for looks (the chrome BIX looks pretty damn nice), then go for it. It definately won't be a top performer but it can do an adequate job. Most decent heatercores will do a better job at cooling at a much lower price.

11-27-2002, 07:18 PM	#3
Ecradda Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: omaha, NE Posts: 6	how about it compared to the big d-tek heatercore, which is better? and do you have some links to the BIX?

11-27-2002, 07:41 PM	#5
bigdawginva Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA Posts: 104	And, if you bought an extra shroud for a push/pull effect, I would guess the results would be excellent.

11-27-2002, 11:06 PM	#6
UnloadeD Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MidWest USA Posts: 176	I looked closely at the BIX's . IMO here are their strengths in order: 1. Size (nice and small) 2. Looks (color & chrome options) 3. Performance If your priorities are different than those you should prolly look at heater cores. Also notice whats missing from the list above-> Price. peace. unloaded

11-28-2002, 08:43 PM	#8
Crosstrack16 Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 169	Thanks for all the info. guys

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