CoolIT Boreas MTEC Chassis Review Comment Thread

[Jackquelegs]

ME WANTEE!

[Cptn Vortex]

I dunno, it wasnt spectacular.... I think the setup you listed 3.0 would be much better, and have much more headroom to grow. Change that PA120 out for a MCR320 and save a lot of extra cash, and only use 3 fans....

I see this being a better choice for someone who doesnt want to mess around with building and installing and risking building they're own setup, but no its not for me.

[howdid]

Damn
thats a good case
i have the freezone Elite and thought it is already pretty good
but this thing just kicks the Elites butt

hey btw
there is a typo on the Conclusions page
first line of the third or forth paragraph (forgot)
you typed "inly" but im pretty sure you meant only
hahaha

[cwestwell]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

Well, the system retails for 850$ at NCIX; now, look at it this way:

TJ07: 325$ with no side windows.
MCP-655: 70$
Micro-res: 20$
PA120.2: 120$
Apogee GTZ: 70$
Tygon, 1/2" 10 feet: 40$
SFF21Fs, x4: 60$

Total: 705$. Add barbs, clamps, liquid, etc...

For a system that is better than the wc setup I just proposed, the 145$ diffference may well be justified.

Well said.......Indeed

I have been looking into many many options for my home setup I have slung a few WC systems through my old store but I am much more fussy about what is in my house...So I have been looking at this monster U2-UFO case to accompany this monster WC solution and Im looking at almost $1000 solution to get the results I want ....and I would be huge...really huge....so Along comes a great detailed review like this for a product that delivers what I want in a much smaller package and bang I think I have found my golden goose of glory. Now I am looking at throwing the Boreas 12tec Barebones into an X2000 hmmmm.....

also release more info on the Coolit 4870X2 cooler...come on give one to HWC

[SKYMTL]

FYI, unit without the case seems to be $550 @ NCIX:

NCIX.com - Buy Coolit Systems Boreas 12 Tec Chiller W/MTEC Control Center Plumbed for Single CPU 1/4IN Barbs - BOR1C In Canada.

[barrolde]

True story.. there was a little confusion when it first got sku'd up but its all sorted now. NCIX has the product reviewed, the product reviewed sans chassis and will likely soon have a 'barbones', unplumbed version for those who want to put a chiller on the return side of their existing loop.

cwestwell - I'll be sending our 4870X2 solution over to the Canucks asap.

[SKYMTL]

Originally Posted by barrolde

True story.. there was a little confusion when it first got sku'd up but its all sorted now. NCIX has the product reviewed, the product reviewed sans chassis and will likely soon have a 'barbones', unplumbed version for those who want to put a chiller on the return side of their existing loop.

Will the unplumbed version come with options for different barb sizes or will it still be based off 1/4"? If you keep the price to within reason, this will be an excellent option if people wnt to replace their rad.

[barrolde]

The unplumbed version will ship with 1/4" barbs only. We are doing our best to show that whether using a radiator [PURE] or a chiller [Elite / Boreas] on a CPU or GPU (which you can decide for yourself when you get our 4870X2 and GTX 280 blocks :) that 1/4" provides sufficient thermal bandwidth.

For those of you who would consider replacing your radiator with a chiller... I'm sure you have lots of questions. What happens to the Boreas (and your loop) if you reduce to 1/4"?

Hmm.. sounds like a job for HWC.. what do you say?

[cwestwell]

Just to make sure I understand this I can buy the boreas barbones and hook it up to a swiftech pump and Appogee GTZ block or any existing WC setup tubing and all. Do I need any special coolant or will any of them do the trick.

[cadaveca]

You'd need tubing reducers most likely(or new fittings if you change entire loop to 1/4-inch), but otherwise it can replace rad, or go after rad in loop to further lower coolant temps. Standard coolants all apply.