XSPC Launches TX Series Ultra Thin Radiators- 20% thinner than a Typical Fan!

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XSPC has announced their all-new TX Series ultra thin radiators, billed as the world's thinnest available PC radiators at just 20.5 mm thick. Tailored for systems where space is at a premium, the TX series is offered in 120 mm, 240 mm, 360 mm and 480 mm sizes. To put the radiator thickness into perspective, it is 20% thinner when compared to a typical 120 mm fan (25 mm) and a full 40% thinner than XSPC's own EX-series radiators. If paired with slim 15 mm fans, the total radiator and fan thickness can be reduced to all of 35.5 mm, allowing for a proper liquid cooling loop in even the smallest of spaces.

The TX series uses a high performance copper and brass core, with welded seam tubes and high density splitter fins. In order to further improve cooling performance, the fins protrude past the tubing to make use of the space available between the tubing and the radiator frame. This allows for an increase in fin volume for heat dissipation without affecting the overall dimensions of the radiator. In a bid to further boost performance XSPC has increased fin density with the TX line to 22 FPI (fins per inch). They claim performance remains excellent even with low speed fans thanks to the radiators ultra thin nature, although we will be sure to put it that to the test in due time. No launch date has been specified, but XSPC expects the TX series radiators to be available next month by their network of retailers.



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[thekaidis]

At this point, the stick-out of fittings used will be the limiting factor in the assembly thickness.

 

[atomicus]

Very intrigued to see how these perform.

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

the extra 15mm clearance will make a huge difference in small itx builds.

 

[atomicus]

At this point, the stick-out of fittings used will be the limiting factor in the assembly thickness.

It depends... I can think of a couple of builds I've done in cases where a thin rad would have allowed placement where a regular one wouldn't fit... particulary if you have a long GPU in a shorter length case (Fractal Meshify C for example). In others it could allow for push-pull where a normal rad would only allow for one or the other. If these perform well, they could be extremely useful, especially in ITX where every millimeter counts!

 

[Caring1]

Thinner radiators are less effective, increasing fin density just increases the need for higher static pressure fans. Low profile fans as suggested, generally don't have a high static pressure.
I'll wait for a proper review from an impartial reviewer to see whether they are any good or not.

 

[Animalpak]

To cool effectively the water from a radiator the best way is to let the air pass freely through the fins. More cold and dense air passes more cools.

High pressure fans will be able to cool better at a lower speed

 

[HZCH]

the extra 15mm clearance will make a huge difference in small itx builds.

Or narrower mATX cases like the Define Mini C... have been contemplating watercooling it, but my GPU is 315mm long, so with a classic 30mm radiator, it is almost impossible to fit it with regard 25mm fans...

 

[Th3pwn3r]

Thinner radiators are less effective, increasing fin density just increases the need for higher static pressure fans. Low profile fans as suggested, generally don't have a high static pressure.
I'll wait for a proper review from an impartial reviewer to see whether they are any good or not.

Yep, I love the marketing as if the smaller form is only beneficial.

 

[HZCH]

Yep, I love the marketing as if the smaller form is only beneficial.

Hadn't see that. Yeah, 22 FPI might be too much for low rmp..

 

[thekaidis]

To cool effectively the water from a radiator the best way is to let the air pass freely through the fins. More cold and dense air passes more cools.

High pressure fans will be able to cool better at a lower speed

True. I'm curious how this will perform with Silverstone FW121s. The impeller design looks good for pressure and the square frame won't leak air.

 

[bogami]

20mm Radiators filled the great need for thin radiators in small spaces .35mm and 56 mm they are good enrichment of the offerd .
There are essentially no suitable and capable fans 15mm. Silverstone SST-FW121 ,is under the well-deserved capabilities and and almost obligatory for repainting .

 

[Skylinestar]

I want 420mm for my Fractal R5

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Thinner radiators are less effective, increasing fin density just increases the need for higher static pressure fans. Low profile fans as suggested, generally don't have a high static pressure.
I'll wait for a proper review from an impartial reviewer to see whether they are any good or not.

I agree these need a review but not with a normal system, SFF should be used to really capture the scope of it.