Tuesday, January 12th 2010
Cool IT Systems Introduces New Line of CPU and GPU Coolers
CoolIT System has a bunch of new CPU and GPU coolers. They are showing a full range of new coolers for the CPU, starting with the ECO A.L.C. which now places the pump right into the cooling base, increasing compatibility with cases. The unit has an MSRP of $74.99 and should be available now. The next step up is the Vantage A.L.C, which incorporates a display and all the electronics on the CPU bracket. The LCD is a programmable 84x48 pixel screen with a dynamic, custom color backlight and 2.4 GHz wireless communication module. Two buttons on the Vantage module provides a user interface for optimizing all chassis fan speeds, RGB case lighting, LCD Backlight color along with monitoring and alarm triggers. The Vantage also features the so called ESP (Extra Sensory Peripherals) wireless technology which enables the cooler to be controlled and monitored through CoolIT's Maestro software and USB wireless controller.
On the GPU cooling front, we got a good look at the OMNI A.L.C. This unit has the same wireless system and features interchangable plates between the water block and GPU. This means that you can simply exchange the this plate when upgrading your graphics card.
78 Comments on Cool IT Systems Introduces New Line of CPU and GPU Coolers
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But I wanna see cooling prowess comparisons between the eco and the h50...
If the eco's better, and the vantage is as good or better still, then I may even get it!
Just for the ricer boy factor :)
Shit can happen man, all brands have stuff that breaks.
Mate give this new release a chance.
I know you don't like CoolIT, but give it a chance.
It's far from being exactly the same revision.
You might actually end-up liking it!?
I've had successive horrid experiences with Asus boards in the past.
But I don't continue to vehemently argue against their use.
zero times!
Bad batches happen all the time, the amount of stuff you see product recalled when you work in a super market :laugh:
O yea the Vantage and the ECO are the same thing temperature wise. The Vantage just has 200+ dollars worth of gimmicks.
If you could post some comparative reviews backing-up your religious conviction that the H50 is "always" better, then I'd be the 1st to agree!
What's the consensus on the NorthQ 3580, it's a lot cheaper now (£45 in the UK)
... or is there a reason for that?
The h50 and the Coolit ALC were 50 quid for a while a month ago or so.
Also anyone tried this?
www.yoyotech.co.uk/coolermaster-aquagate-viva-water-cooling-p-8944.html
Seems neat to me, fits on anything, rad just sits in PCI slot .
www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2007/01/31/cooler_master_aquagate_viva/5
ps - anyone found a proper Eco / Vantage review yet?
8)
So I doubt it's exactly the same, but I'd hazard a guess that the performance difference is negligible, if there is any.
Ever heard the expression "where there is smoke there is fire"?
I am not a big fan of Bit Tech either but the fact there were so many that failed it makes me want to pay attention to cost cutting/poor design
and with all the time effort that has been invested in air cooling heatsinks I dont understand why anyone would spend money on entry level water cooling stuff. All these things are similar to the crap one CoolerMaster used to sell before.LOL, if I had 5 Porches die one right after another I wouldnt get one (comparing this basic/entry level water cooler to a Porsche is silly)
Each to their own I say :D