The water block uses an array of extremely thin fins to increase the surface area from which the heat can dissipate, and water is run through those micro-fins to move the hot water away from the heat source. This heat is conducted to the water block which is laid on the IHS (there’s a thin layer of thermally conductive material between the IHS and water block, as the water block/IHS contact isn’t perfect). ![]() The CPU generates heat, which is conducted to the IHS (integrated heat spreader), or the shiny piece of metal with the CPU model written on it. The pump moves the cold water (and water overall) into the water block for the heat (CPU), and out of the water block. Large reservoirs can hold more water, which means less goofing around with a funnel and distilled water. The reservoir helps during loop filling/draining, and thus while isn’t totally necessary, is extremely helpful. Nevertheless the different "components" are all carefully packed in their own separate plastic bags and arrived in mint condiiton.The reservoir funnels cold water into the pump (generally directly below the reservoir). As you can see above, the box has suffered during transport. ![]() The box art is in typical Fractal style, no frills nor thrills, just a clear shot of the included AIO and the "Powerful, Quiet and Expandable" quote reveals what the Kelvin series are all about. Upgradable AIOs are the latest trend, so the Kelvin S36 couldn't miss out on that feature. A logic move to the bigger 140mm fans was not a huge success as these AIO models suffered from many enclosure incompatibilities. The move to 240 and even 360 radiators allowed for even more heat transfer, however most AIO models included high speed 120mm fans these were providing great airflow, though being rather noisy when ran at full blast. Thicker radiators also helped to dissipate the generated processor heat better. For the 120mm radiator versions doubling the fans to create a push and pull configuration quickly became one of the standards. Their performance developed from generation to generation as the processors demands also evolved. Since the launch of the Corsair Hydro50, the All In One models we have seen passing by at the MadShrimps lab have undergone some changes over the years. ![]() The Kelvin series will not limit the end user at all. These units are upgradable as standard G1/4" fittings are used all around, thus the possibility of adding optional water blocks, hooking up different kinds of tubing or even using other cooling fluids. Secondly the Kelvin series are equipped with a fill port on the pump unit and the radiator for easy maintenance. Nothing really new as Cooler Master also did this with their Eisberg series, however the radiators of the popular Hydro series from Corsair aren't copper based, therefore the former feature a special mixture to avoid chemical reaction between the copper base plate and the radiator material, hence why some readers don't call these real water cooling units. In a nutshell, what is so special about these Fractal Kelvin series?įirst of all they feature a copper radiator, for a more efficient heat transfer. This is not an uncommon procedure as most brands alike Corsair and Antec AIOs are all teaming up with Asetek and Cool IT technology. The Fractal Design Kelvin series are made together with one of Germany's top water cooling manufacturers Alphacool.
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