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Zalman RESERATOR1-PLUS Fanless Water Cooling System

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Behold the Awesome Reserator1-PLUS!

The name RESERATOR is a compound word derived from 'Reservoir' and 'Radiator' - the impressive cylindrical tower acts as a reservoir whilst simultaneously radiating heat!

The RESERATOR1-PLUS is designed for optimal heat dissipation using Zalman's HCET (Heat Capacity Extrusion Technique) technology. As a result, this cooler achieves excellent cooling performance using natural convection, making the RESERATOR1-PLUS the world's most efficient fanless, but more importantly, silent water cooling system! Unlike any aircooled system, the RESERATOR1-PLUS has the ability to keep a processor at just a few degrees above room temperature, regardless of CPU speed. This gives tremendous potential for reliability and overclocking!

The RESERATOR1 is the predecessor to the RESERATOR1-PLUS. Apart from the change of colour, from blue to black, there are many other great improvements. The new RESERATOR1-PLUS come with these great new features.

RESERATOR1-PLUS Kit Contents

The RESERATOR The most striking aspect about the RESERATOR1-PLUS is the tall cylindrical reservoir where all the water is held. It stands nearly 600mm high and weights 6.5Kg. The black gloss finish looks even better than the old blue finish from the RESERATOR1. The RESERATOR1-PLUS and the RESERATOR1 are identical in every way, apart from the colour. Another great feature is the Quick Release Couplings (shown right). The fittings incorporate values that prevent leaks when disconnecting the silicone tubing. This provides a quick release mechanism allowing the user to move the PC and RESERATOR1-PLUS more easily.

CPU Water Block, ZM-WB3 GOLD The CPU water block incorporates a pure copper base for excellent heat transfer. The base has also been gold plated to prevent corrosion. It supports Pentium 4 (socket 478 and 775), Athlon 64 (socket 754 and 939) and Athlon XP (socket A/462). For more information regarding compatibility see the ZM-WB3 GOLD product page.

VGA Water Block, ZM-GWB2 Zalman's new VGA water block is light weight due to being manufactured from pure aluminium. This high performance VGA cooler is anodized and coated to prevent corrosion. Eight RAM heatsinks are included, making the ZM-GWB2 a complete package. The VGA water block is compatible with all graphics cards that have push-pin holes around the GPU, even nVidia's 6800 series! See the ZM-GWB2 product page for more information.

Anti-Corrosion Coolant The Anti-Corrosion Coolant supplied with the RESERATOR1-PLUS has been designed to prevent corrosion, not only to the RESERATOR but also other material it come into contact with including copper, aluminium and plastic. This provides piece of mind for long term operation. It is to be used in conjunction with distilled water only! For more information click here.

Other Features Other features/items that require a mention include the new PCI bracket that is supplied with the RESERATOR1-PLUS. Instead of the bolts used on the older RESERATOR1, the new version allows you to pass the pipes through the specially designed PCI bracket and then into the RESERATOR using the Quick Release feature. This makes moving and replacing the liquid much easier. The Flow Indicator is exactly the same as the one that was previously supplied with the RESERATOR1. The Flow Indicator shows movement of the water offering peace of mind that the water pump is switched on and fully operational.

RESERATOR1-PLUS - Specifications

Model	RESERATOR1-PLUS (UK model)
Radiation area	1.274 sq m
Weight	6.5 kg
Dimensions	150(L) x 150(W) x 592(H) mm
Base material	Pure anodised aluminium
Recommended Coolant type	Distilled Water and ZM-G100
Coolant capacity	2.5 litres max
Pump voltage and frequency	230V - 50Hz (UK 3-pin plug)
Expected life of Pump	25,000 Hours
Maximum flow rate	300 litres per hour

An installation movie can be viewed here.

RESERATOR1 Product Review, RESERATOR1-PLUS reviews coming soon!

"The Reserator1 is the most impressive water-cooling kit we've seen. It's an exceptional cooler, impeccably engineered and brilliantly styled. Its size might tie your PC down, but if you want a quieter PC, it's unquestionably worth the investment". - Custom PC Magazine, May 2004 p.54

"...it's the silent operation that proves the best part. Yet again, Zalman has produced a great piece of kit". - PC Pro Magazine, August 2004 (5 out of 6 stars)

"Do you want is-my-PC-even-switched-on silence? Give Zalman your money now, they thoroughly deserve it.". - Hexus.net (10 out of 10)

"The current new question is 'How come hard drives are so noisy?' because that's all you can hear when the Reserator is in action.". - Trusted Reviews (9 out of 10)

"Whatever Zalman have done, whether it be their thermal compound, their simple but effective CPU block or the sheer amount of water in this thing - they've done it well. This is a performance kit at a whisper.". - Brit Gamers (93%)

Zalman ZM-WB3 GOLD Water Cooling CPU Block

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The new ZM-WB3-Gold CPU water block from Zalman features a pure copper base which ensures excellent heat dissipation from the processor. The base has alos been gold plated which eliminates the possibility of corrosion. It is compatible with Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478, LGA775), AMD Athlon/Duron/Athlon XP (Socket A/462), and Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939/940). Intel Xeon CPUs are not supported. Several types of compression fittings are offered for use with water tubes of differing sizes (ODxID - 13x10mm, 13x9mm, 12x8mm, 11x8mm, 10x8mm).

The ZM-WB3 GOLD is an ideal choice for any water cooling system, whether it be Zalman's own RESERATOR1-PLUS, or a system from another manufacturer. Either way, the cooling available to the processor will be second to none! Please note that if you are thinking of purchasing the Zalman RESERATOR1-PLUS, there is no need to buy a ZM-WB3 GOLD (unless you have a dual processor machine) because one is already included in the Reserator kit.

Compatibility Issues

Pentium 4 and Athlon 64 owners
The ZM-WB3 GOLD is compatible with all known Pentium 4(S478 and S775) Athlon 64 (S754, 940, 939) motherboards.

Athlon XP owners
Compatible if there are no motherboard components higher than 15mm (usually capacitors) where the clip are to be located. If interference occurs, the excess portion of the clip that interferes can be cut off to make it compatible.

Compatible if there are four heatsink mounting holes around the socket. If your motherboard does not have these holes as shown then the ZM-WB3 GOLD is incompatible.

Specifications

Zalman ZM-GWB2 Water Cooling VGA Block

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Zalman's new VGA water block is light weight due to being manufactured from pure aluminium. This high performance VGA cooler is anodized and coated to prevent corrosion. Eight RAM heatsinks are included, making the ZM-GWB2 a complete package. The VGA water block is compatible with all graphics cards that have push-pin holes around the GPU, even nVidia's 6800 and 7800 series and ATi's X850 and X1800 series!

The ZM-GWB2 is an ideal choice for any water cooling system, whether it be Zalman's own RESERATOR1-PLUS, or a system from another manufacturer. Either way, the cooling available to the processor will be second to none! Please note that if you are thinking of purchasing the Zalman RESERATOR1-PLUS, there is no need to buy a ZM-GWB2 (unless you have a SLI system) because one is already included in the Reserator kit.

Specifications

Zalman ZM-NWB1 Northbridge Water Block

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Zalman's Northbridge Water Block is the ideal for customers who currently own a RESERATOR and would like to silence their noisy Northbridge stock cooler. Many motherboard do come with fanless Northbridge coolers, which is great from a noise point of view, but the heat still remains in the PC chassis. By using the Zalman ZM-NWB1, the heat is effectively taken of the chassis and transferred in the water flow where it is either naturally or actively dissipated.

As you can see from the image to the right the ZM-NWB1 is compatible with motherboards that incorporate push-pin or hooks to hold the existing Northbridge heatsink in place. Installation instructions are provide. There is also animated instruction available here

The ZM-NWB1 is an ideal choice for any water cooling system, whether it be Zalman's own RESERATOR1-PLUS, or a system from another manufacturer. Either way, the cooling available to the Northbridge chipset will be second to none! Please note that this part is not supplied with the RESERATOR1-PLUS, therefore you do need to purchase it separately.

Specifications

Zalman ZM-G100 Anti-Corrosion Coolant

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Zalman's Anti-Corrosion Coolant is designed to prevent corrosion materials such as copper, aluminium and plastic. This provides piece of mind for long term operation. It is to be used in conjunction with distilled water only!

The ZM-G100 is an ideal choice for any water cooling system, whether it be Zalman's own RESERATOR1-PLUS, or a system from another manufacturer. Please note that if you are thinking of purchasing the Zalman RESERATOR1-PLUS, there is no need to buy a ZM-G100 because one is already included in the Reserator kit.

Specifications

Zalman Silicone Tubing for Reserator 1, per metre

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When you purchase the RESERATOR 1 you receive 3 metres of the blue silicone tubing. We now have the tubing available separately for customers who require more than 3 metres. The silicone tubing is sold per metre and is supplied in either blue (pictured below) or clear transparent.

Zalman ZM-CS2 Clip Support for ZM-WB2 and LGA775

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The ZM-CS2 is designed only for the ZM-WB2 water block allowing the user to install a ZM-WB2 on to a socket 775 motherboard. Please do not mistake the ZM-WB2 with the newer ZM-WB3. The ZM-WB3 is already supplied with a bracket that will allow you to install it on a socket 775 motherboard.