The SilverStone Tundra TD01 Unibody Radiator Liquid Cooling System is the first of its kind in the world. Inspired by the unibody construction first pioneered on SilverStone's flagship tower chassis, the Temjin TJ07 , the frame of the TD01 is also crafted from one piece of unusually thick and high quality aluminum extrusion. However, the similarity ends as SilverStone engineers found ways to enhance the unibody structure with advanced positioning of liquid channels and heat dissipating fins, creating a functional radiator frame.
Using the enclosure's exterior frame as the radiator gives the TD 01 a tremendous amount of surface area in which to conduct heat exchange with the surrounding air without any use of fans, making this liquid cooling system perfect for low noise computing. And to be sure this spectacular patented (pending) technology can be appreciated in home theater environments and other areas where the TD01 is most needed, the styling and finish were fine-tuned to levels rivaling world-class audio components.
If you thought liquid cooling in HTPC was not possible before due to integration issues such as size, noise, use of fans, or visual harmony, the TD01 will change all of that and offer a compelling reason to finally make the transition.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly.
05-07-2008
Reviewer: Steve S. (2)
Ok, here''s what''s good about it. It has a stylish finish that can look at home on a A/V rack. It is quiet, and it is simple to set up with a power lead back to the CPU and the fittings. As far as style is concerned it''s one of the only external games in town.
Now for the bad. Flow rate is very low, even though it has a push-pull pump design. Cooling is passive, as the whole case is the radiator. I doubt you would want to overclock or cool VGA, chipsets, etc. with this unit. I tried putting an additional fan in it to actively draw air through the case. It did not help. Also, the LCD light on the retro temp dial is garrish. It should be dimmable and a "warmer" white, maybe with options of blue or red.
Now for the ugly. This unit uses 1/4" compression fitting which have a tendency to leak. I think this is inexcusable for a product at this price point. I''ve installed about a dozen liquid cooling systems, so I''m not an idiot at this sort of thing. But I think it is wrong that the fittings are so poor and prone to leakage.
