Final Thoughts and Conclusions
Zalman continues to refine the art of quiet, high-performance cooling. The Reserator XT is an excellent cooling solution capable of handling the latest CPUs and video cards. It delivers very good cooling to multiple components. The Reserator XT exhibits outstanding build quality and looks fantastic. It comes with Zalman’s latest CPU waterblock along with everything else needed for easy installation. Overall, the Reserator XT delivered outstanding performance with minimal noise!The MSRP for the Zalman Reserator XT is $449.95 and is currently available in either Black or Titanium from our friends at SharkaComputers.com for only $429.95.
Strengths:
• Excellent cooling performance
• Very quiet cooling solution
• Outstanding build quality
• Very easy to install
• CPU waterblock included
• Optional VGA and chipset waterblocks available
• Auto mode with manual override for flexible operation
• Clean styling with a high-tech look
Weaknesses:
• No automatic shutdown feature for the PC
• Minor fit-up and possible interference problem with the optional 8800 GTX waterblock
For outstanding cooling, quiet operation, and easy installation, the Zalman Reserator XT earns the PCPerspective Gold Award. And did I mention the Reserator XT looks fantastic!
Zalman Reserator XT Hybrid Water Cooling System
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