14 DAY TRIAL // The low-cost cooling solution from Asetek is aimed at the needs of OEM companies and it is worth trying it since HP has already implemented it in the Blackbird 002 gaming computers line. The liquid cooling solution is not oriented towards the motherboard only, it also takes care of the video card's GPU as well.
Although it may seem complicated, installing such a system proves to be simple and the do-it-yourself enthusiasts would be more than satisfied. No matter what platform you are using, you can take advantage of having a liquid cooling solution, as it is compatible both with Intel and AMD processors in any possible configurations.
The CPU block is the core component in the system. It contains a miniaturized version of a powerful water pump, but there is no water reservoir. The cooling solution is made of three components linked in a closed circuit. Other components can be added if required (for example in multi-computer environments). The CPU block has, however, to be connected to one of the standard, 12-volt, power sources that your system does not use.
The water from the reservoir is cooled by two powerful fans that can be attached to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard, which would allow for RPM control - a handy feature when it comes to fighting noise. The cooling unit can also be used for GPU cooling. The graphic card radiator supports fans from 80 to 120mm and there is a 120mm fan shipped in the package.
The only problem the user may encounter with this low-cost liquid cooling solution is the fact that it isn't to be found on the retailers' shelves. It is exclusively dedicated to the OEM sector in order to be integrated in gaming and high performance systems.