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Chieftec Case & Thermaltake
Water Cooling Kit

Reviewed by Shadrach 4.22.2003

The Cooling System

For well over a year now, many articles have demonstrated the innovation of hard core computer hardware aficionados gathering parts from junk yards, home centers, and auto parts stores. Thermaltake has removed the guesswork and simplified the process of watercooling, leaving you looking like a professional watercooling guru.

Thermaltake has taken the time to make installation of this cooling system simple. Magnets are used to hold some of the components in place. Additionally, a power lead is used to signal the motherboard whether or not the pump is running (even though the motherboard believes it to be the cooling fan). The magnet usage is very creative and the magnets are surprisingly strong for their size; however, Thermaltake should have also included some brackets for statically mounting the components.

Key Specifications

Water-Block

Dimensions: 70x50x12 mm
Material: Copper Forging / Nickel Plating
Weight: 266gms

Radiator

Dimensions: 86x130x89 mm
Material: Copper Pipe with Staged Copper Fin
Fan Dim: 80x80x25 mm
Fan Speed: 2400 ± 10% RPM
Max. Air Flow: 38.4 CFM
Noise: 22 dBA
Connector: 3 Pin
Weight: 410gm

Pump

Dimensions: 100x50x86 mm
Rated Voltage: 12V
Rated Current: 0.16A
Power Input: 2W
Water Pressure: 1.2 kg/cm2
Pump Speed: 23.8 GPH (gallons per hour)
Connector: 3 Pin
Noise: 20 dBA
Bearing Type: Ceramics Bearing
Life Expectancy: 50000 hr.
Weight: 230gm

Backup Receiver

Install with Back-up receiver

Back-up Receiver stores additional water to ensure that system is full at all time
With the see-through Back-up Receiver, you can check the water at any time.
When the water level within the system is decreasing, Back-up Receiver
will automatically supply the necessary liquid to DC Water Pump.

Install without Back-up receiver

Back-up Receiver is not required for AquariusIITM to operate. Users may not wish to have additional accessories outside of the case.
Users will need to check the water level within the DC Water Pump monthly. Refill the system if necessary.
To refill the DC Water Pump, please remove the Tube from top part of the DC Water Pump. Then connect the Tube from the Back-up Receiver to it to refill.

Universal Water Block Mounts

Application for:

Intel P4

478

FMB2

AMD K7

AMD K8

Intelligent Water Tube

Better water-flow and avoid compression or pinching
The spring represents the best solution to ensure maximum water-flow.

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