Zalman's new "RESERATOR"

Jag · 10-19-2004, 04:36 AM

It seems that Zalman is planning to introduce some new designs and features in the Reserator WC line.
Here's the pics:

UV reactive blocks and UV liquid:

Bill, the UV blocks might be a good idea for improving the looks of the MCW6000.

Etacovda · 10-19-2004, 05:28 AM

That looks pretty tacky imo

Is there actually a fan under that grill, its hard to tell... (looks like two hose fittings)

Delirious · 10-19-2004, 08:36 AM

lots of bling there, and it looks like its still uses aluminum.

bigben2k · 10-19-2004, 10:27 AM

It looks like the water will be flowing within the tube, so that the air can flow within the middle (as well as the outside). That's explain the seal on top.

It should make it much easier to add a fan, for those who want one, which improves the performance dramatically.

Looks like the pump won't be submerged anymore?!?

psychofunk · 10-19-2004, 01:17 PM

Might be cool to make a bong (as in cooling not smoking) out of that big thing.

BillA · 10-19-2004, 01:51 PM

better for smoking, but christ - take a 1/4 lb to load it

jaydee · 10-19-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Delirious

lots of bling there, and it looks like its still uses aluminum.

What else would they use?

It does look worst than the original IMO. Kinda odd they would go that way. Let's hope the added performance makes up for it. Looks like more usefull fin area if nothing else.

Delirious · 10-19-2004, 03:39 PM

Is it not possible to use copper?

bigben2k · 10-19-2004, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Delirious

Is it not possible to use copper?

That would make it too expensive.

Delirious · 10-19-2004, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigben2k

That would make it too expensive.

true, as if is'nt already though.

jaydee · 10-19-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigben2k

That would make it too expensive.

Exactly. $250 is pocket change compared to what it would cost in copper.

Guderian · 10-19-2004, 05:09 PM

perhaps a centrally mounted fan to (hopefully) reduce fan noise, and still/start to compete with other kits.

Then again... is the base solid with vents to the interior, or is it mounted on four corner pegs?

After a third look: it appears they are pumping into and out of the top end of the monstrosity. perhaps a compartmentalized system forcing the water from the top, down to the bottom and then back up again? Did they upgrade the pump?

I'm lookin' at this thing and I keep asking why. Then I come up with some longshot idea to make it worthwhile and at the same time become convinced that noone would go through all that trouble.

All in all, this thing is pissing me off.

Jag · 10-19-2004, 05:16 PM

Here's a shot of the base:

bigben2k · 10-19-2004, 06:38 PM

Hum... maybe there's an internal compartment that's sectionned off: that'd explain why the water connections are both at the top. Seems like that would be too complicated though... :shrug:

10-19-2004, 04:36 AM	#1
Jag Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 179	Zalman's new "RESERATOR" It seems that Zalman is planning to introduce some new designs and features in the Reserator WC line. Here's the pics: UV reactive blocks and UV liquid: Bill, the UV blocks might be a good idea for improving the looks of the MCW6000.

10-19-2004, 05:28 AM	#2
Etacovda Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dunedin NZ Posts: 735	That looks pretty tacky imo Is there actually a fan under that grill, its hard to tell... (looks like two hose fittings) __________________ Hypocritical Signature I tried to delete: Procooling: where scientific principles are ignored because big corporations are immune to mistakes and oversights.

10-19-2004, 10:27 AM	#4
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	It looks like the water will be flowing within the tube, so that the air can flow within the middle (as well as the outside). That's explain the seal on top. It should make it much easier to add a fan, for those who want one, which improves the performance dramatically. Looks like the pump won't be submerged anymore?!? __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

10-19-2004, 05:09 PM	#12
Guderian Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 28	perhaps a centrally mounted fan to (hopefully) reduce fan noise, and still/start to compete with other kits. Then again... is the base solid with vents to the interior, or is it mounted on four corner pegs? After a third look: it appears they are pumping into and out of the top end of the monstrosity. perhaps a compartmentalized system forcing the water from the top, down to the bottom and then back up again? Did they upgrade the pump? I'm lookin' at this thing and I keep asking why. Then I come up with some longshot idea to make it worthwhile and at the same time become convinced that noone would go through all that trouble. All in all, this thing is pissing me off. __________________ Gigabyte 7N400-Pro2 \| +2500 @ 2.2Ghz (11*200 1.70 vCore) \| Radeon 9600 Lian-Li PC 60 \| 512 Kingston 2-2-2-6 \| Swiftech 5002 and MCW20 FEDCO 2-302 \| Cardboard Shroud \| 2 Delta 120's @ 7 Volts l Eheim 1250

10-19-2004, 06:38 PM	#14
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Hum... maybe there's an internal compartment that's sectionned off: that'd explain why the water connections are both at the top. Seems like that would be too complicated though... :shrug: __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

10-19-2004, 08:36 AM	#3
Delirious Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 152	lots of bling there, and it looks like its still uses aluminum.

10-19-2004, 01:17 PM	#5
psychofunk Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 365	Might be cool to make a bong (as in cooling not smoking) out of that big thing.

10-19-2004, 01:51 PM	#6
BillA CoolingWorks Tech Guy Formerly "Unregistered" Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Posts: 2,371.493,106 Posts: 4,440	better for smoking, but christ - take a 1/4 lb to load it

10-19-2004, 03:39 PM	#8
Delirious Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 152	Is it not possible to use copper?

10-19-2004, 05:16 PM	#13
Jag Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 179	Here's a shot of the base:

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