Date 2004-12-27
Provider: Asetek
Author: Niko Lupala
Editor: Amber Lupala
Asetek Antarctica Socket 775 waterblock
Today we take a look at a waterblock that we have looked at before already. This time though we have a socket 775 antarctica block
that we will see how it performs on our new Intel test rig. This block performed very well before on our AMD rig so this will be interesting to
see how it performs on this.
About Asetek:
asetek Incorporated is a world leading manufacturer of vapor phase and water cooling solutions for personal computer systems. The products are sold under the VapoChill® and WaterChill(tm) brand names, and designed for private PC enthusiasts, gamers and professional users who demand exceptional performance, maximum stability and low noise levels. The products are sold through the asetek web shop and a global network of authorized resellers. asetek works actively with world leading companies within the hardware and software industries to ensure maximum reliability, compability, and performance for its products.
Specifications:
TOP Performance (on par or better than the competition) and capable of removing at least 200W of CPU-heat.
NEW “Push on” fittings for tool-less and easy assembly of tubes on the CPU block.
Supports Intel P4 LGA 775 (Socket T)
Easy mount of the block on motherboard with finger screws.
A machined finish that ensures a high and uniform quality and perfect CPU contact.
An extremely good plainness and surface smoothness.
Pure copper base plate - providing best possible heat removal ratio.
Optimized fittings (/tubes) for maximum flow.
ALL fittings and mounting accessories included in standard package.
The board:
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Well what is included with this pack then? Well we have the mounting kit along with some thermal paste in a small zip lock bag.
We have two different plexi tops for this block and the right one is for a socket 775 cpu so it's time to change it.
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By removing four screws we can take the old plexi top of and put the new back on. Don't tighten it to much though
but see to it that it's not leaking. I would recommend a few hours testing at least before installing it in your computer.
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Mounted top and ready to be mounted on the motherboard. On the right we have a picture of the bottom itself.
It's really scratch and dent free and it's extremely plain and smooth I have to say.
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Installation is a piece of cake, you can see the few steps needed to do if you look closely at the pictures.
Remember to tighten the mounting pieces so you will get good heat transfer between the block and cpu.
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