Cooler Master was founded over a decade ago with the initial focus of creating high quality computer cooling solutions. They still manage to do that, but have expanded their line-up to also market cases, drives enclosures, multi-function panels, and power supplies. One of their newer cooling solutions, the Aquagate Mini R80 water cooler, comes to Bigbruin.com for review from a much younger company.
ClubIT.com opened for business in August 2005, and has quickly developed a solid reputation for low prices and great service on cutting edge tech products.
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Cooler Master Aquagate Mini R80 is shown in the promotional image above, and it can be seen that this water cooler is a compact system designed to cool just a CPU. Everything comes pre-plumbed, with all the necessary components included (even cooling fluid). Simplicity is definitely a good thing, but this review will see how the performance weighs in as well.
Before taking a look at the specific unit provided for review, let's have a look at some of the published features and specifications...
Features:
• Easy-install Combo:
• For a more convenient installation, the Combo includes a water block set, radiator, fan, thermal grease, anti-icing fluid, and a water pipe. All of the parts you need are readily available, thereby cutting installation steps and saving your time.
• Adaptable to many different processors:
• Universal retention module for Intel® Pentium® 4 (Socket 478/LGA 775), Xeon® (Socket 603/604),Celeron® (Socket 478), Celeron® D Socket 478/LGA775), AMD Sempron™ (Socket A/754), Athlon™ XP (Socket A), and Athlon™ 64 (Socket 754/939/940) processors.
• High cooling performance:
• Copper-based water block for excellent heat dissipation
• Selectable high-performance radiator with 80 x 120 x 45 mm (Designed for chassis with 80x80)
• Enlarged radiator for higher heat transfer efficiency
• High reliability:
• Low evaporation ratio thanks to special opaque and heat-resistant elements in the pipe
• No refills of anti-icing fluid for two years guaranteed (Testing environment: Ambient temperature 45? and humidity 50%)
• ATTENTION: Warranty void if any preinstalled components are removed
• Longer life expectancy:
• Fan-restart function: a self-protective feature that allows the device to smoothly initiate a restart if the fan malfunctions
• Fan speed control: Selectable super-silent 80 x 80 x 25 mm VR fan (1,800 ~ 3,800 R.P.M.)
• Design patent information (patent pending):
• Three-in-one module (pump, tank and CPU water block) saves time and is more convenient
Specifications:
• Dimension of Base: 70 x 85 x 23 mm
• Bearing of Pump: NCB (Nano-millimeter Ceramic Bearing)
• Fan Dimension: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
• Fan Speed: 1,800 ~ 3,800 R.P.M.
• Air flow: 53.499 CFM
• Air pressure: 8.658 mm-H2O
• Fan Noise: 24.4 ~37.9 dBA
• Fan Bearing Type: Long life sleeve bearing
• Radiator Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Radiator Dimension: 80 x 120 x 45 mm
• Pipe Dimension 300 mm x 2
