Thermaltake PW 850i

[Capper]

The internal DIY liquid cooling system has always been the top choice of gamers worldwide. To fulfill the heavy demands of these players, Thermaltake is launching a brand new series of DIY liquid cooling systems, the ProWater Series, and the first model to be introduced is the new “PW850i” that incorporates the latest production techniques and technology of the internal liquid cooling segment. The P500 Pump used in the PW850i has a maximum high output of 500L per hour to support the liquid cooling system even under heavy load; the hard-wearing ceramic bearing further increases the life span of the pump, users will not need to worry about pump failure even with extended VGA or memory liquid cooling components. The professionally designed inlet and outlet will eliminate the possibility of air blockages. The PW850i also adopts an automotive style radiator with Thermaltake exclusive "Dimple Dimpled Tubes" DDT technology rather than traditional round tubes, and with the adjustable 120mm fan (1300~2400 RPM); CPU heat will be transmitted efficiently in the coordinated system environment.

An all copper waterblock exhibits extraordinary heat conductivity with exclusive universal mounting mechanism that is capable of supporting all today's CPU. The coolant channels between the cooling fins in the copper base take away the heat efficiently and effectively. The reliable brazing copper process adopted at Thermaltake ensures a leak-free internal liquid cooling system.

In addition to the superb quality components, PW850i also incorporates many user-friendly features; the additional Flow meter provides a clear and stylish system operation index, and the transparent UV 3/8 inch tubes with iStripe maintain smooth water flow even with sharp bending radii and 500L/H of water volume. Moreover, in order to avoid possible low coolant level dangers, level marks have been added on the new oversized transparent tank in PW850i, making coolant maintenance and monitoring easier than ever before. With an easy coolant adding design, PW850i has been carefully produced to provide a safe, leak-free and easy building environment while maintaining a stylish look.

Thermaltake's all new PW850i Internal DIY Liquid Cooling System is suitable for any type of demands in any system environment; best choice for a quiet and efficient liquid cooling system! They are now available and will retail for estimated street prices of $139.00, available through major retailers, e-tailers and distributors. The PW850i are backed by Thermaltake's 3-Year Warranty for parts and labor.

Thermaltake PW 850i - CL-W0175

[polobunny]

That's an interesting little kit, I wonder how it will perform.

[gvblake22]

I have yet to see one of these simple "DIY" watercooling kits perform better than a high-end air cooling heatsink so as to justify the cost. Maybe this will be different than the other countless similar products... :dontknow:

[theburan]

I've had pretty good luck with my cooler master aquagate duo viva. I have it cooling a pair of 1800xt's right now, and it's keeping the main card (I can't have crossfire turned on right now) at 41c idle, instead of 58c idle, and 51 c under load, compared to 76-78c under load.

And this is a kit that runs anywhere from 50-70 bucks if you just look a little bit.

Granted, a pair of thermalright or high end zerotherm coolers would do the trick too, but the price would be about the same.... so hopefully thermaltake keeps the price down on this.

[gvblake22]

Personally, even if the price and performance was exactly the same, I would pick an air-cooled heatsink over watercooling anyday because the complexity is so much less (fewer parts = less chance of failure = higher reliability).

[Elysium]

Eh, ain't for me... maybe for the WC beginner, but even then you could spend a little more money and do a bit more research and put together a system that would blow any of the TT WC stuff out of the water.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Yellowhello

Eh, ain't for me... maybe for the WC beginner, but even then you could spend a little more money and do a bit more research and put together a system that would blow any of the TT WC stuff out of the water.

But sometimes you just don't have a little more money, or you're satisfied with the performance of a much more simple solution then a fully fledged water cooling setup.
At any rate, it's not like you knew how this TT WC kit fared. ;P

[Elysium]

True, i don't know, but I've had a TT WC system in the past, and it sucked, to say it nicely. Maybe this is one is better...:dontknow:

[Boy'nBlack]

I have the same doubt that YellowHello has perhaps. It seems to be the BigWater redoux that didn't fair so well.

[theburan]

I really doubt that they'll be able to sell this for cheap enough to make it worth while. If they can put it out there for 60 or 70 bucks, then it might have a good place in the market.... anything over a hundred though and I'd look for a kit from petra's instead.