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Whereas with a fan and heatsink cooler, the only way to improve its cooling performance, short of replacing the entire unit, is to replace the fan with a faster one. With water-cooling, practically any of its core components can be replaced to boost cooling performance. Just how practical a replacement is depends on the water-cooling setup. For example, replacing the pump and/or the radiator of an internal water-cooling kit is much easier than that of an external cooling unit. </p> <p>Despite the diversity, there is one key component that is replaceable on any legitimate water-cooling setup – the waterblock. Because the waterblock has to be installed onto the CPU, it has to be a separate component even with an external cooling unit. The function of the waterblock, though important, is quite singular. It absorbs heat from the CPU so that the liquid flowing through the cooling system can efficiently dissipate it. The waterblock does not however participate in cooling the liquid down. While that may be enough for most people, Thermaltake saw an opportunity to further boost water-cooling performance by designing a waterblock that takes part in cooling the liquid. The result of their effort is the Volcano Heat Exchanger. Just what is a heat exchanger and how much can it improve water-cooling performance? Read on and find out. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/01th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="250" height="239" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Packaging:</strong></p> <p align="left"> Thermaltake's Volcano Heat Exchanger comes packaged in a full colored retail box. The front of the box has a cutout window which gives a clear view of the Volcano. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/03th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="170" height="250" border="0"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/02th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="171" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">The left side of the box features a pictured list of the unit's features, while the right side of the box displays the specifications table. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/04th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="250" height="244" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The back of the box shows a picture of the heat exchanger as well as the different sizes of hose connectors that are included. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/04th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="250" height="244" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">Inside, the main Volcano unit is held securely inside a plastic foam frame. All the included accessories are individually bagged and enclosed in a white box. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/05.jpg"><img src="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/05th.jpg" alt="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" title="Thermaltake Volcano Heat Exchanger" width="175" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p align="left">Features and Specifications for the Volcano Heat Exchanger can be seen on Thermaltake's <a href="http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/2005/watercooling/cl-w0020tribe/cl-w0020.htm">web site</a>.</p> <ul> <li> Supports optional 8cm or 9cm fan</li> <li> 10 liquid loop channels</li> <li> Flawless contact surface</li> <li> Silver brazing waterblock</li> <li> Y-tube divide the liquid flow</li> <li> Quick install connector(s)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Dimension: 94x92x153.5mm</li> <li> Liquid Block Dimension: 55x55x18mm</li> <li> Weight: 874g</li> <li> Waterblock Material: Copper made and brazing</li> <li> Radiator Material: Copper tube and Aluminum Fin</li> <li> Compatibility (4 in 1) <ul> <li> Intel Pentium D (Socket LGA775) Intel Pentium 4 (Socket LGA775) Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 478)</li> <li> Athlon 64 X 2 (Socket 939)</li> <li> Athlon 64 FX(Socket 939/940)</li> <li> AMD Athlon 64(Socket 939/754) AMD </li> <li>Sempron (Socket A/754)</li> <li> AMD Athlon XP(Socket A)</li> </ul> </li> <li> Quick Install Connector <ul> <li> For 4mm ID tubing x 2</li> <li> For 6.4mm ID (1/4") tubing x 2</li> <li> For 10mm ID (3/8") tubing x 2</li> </ul> </li> <li> Fan Support: 90mm / 80mm fan </li> </ul> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/thermaltake_volcano/heat_exchanger.php"></a> <a href="thermaltake_volcano/heat_exchanger.php">Next (Description)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>