Ahanix Iceberg 1 Water Cooling Kit Review

Introduction:

Warning Note: There has been a very known flaw in this water cooler. Please read the end of the review before buying this product.

Overclockers are always looking for a better way to keep their processors cooler. If you've found the best heatsink and best fan, but that still isn't cooling your processor enough, you may want to look in to water cooling. Water cooling isn't just for overclockers. If your looking to keep your CPU cool, or your computer is in a hot environment begging for cooling, then water cooling maybe the thing you need. With water cooling, there is no loud fans, only one very quiet case fan to cool the radiator.

What is water cooling?

Basically, there is a hollow copper or an aluminum block which sits on your CPU that acts as a heatsink. This block, referred to as a water block, has water passing thru it to keep your CPU cool. The processor heats the water in the water block and the water is carried off to a radiator where the heat is released in to the air.

The water cooling kit that I am reviewing today is manufactured by Ahanix, the same company that makes the Platinum XP, Audi XP, Noblesse computer cases. The kit includes everything you need to start water cooling your CPU. Lets have a look at what the Iceberg 1 has to offer:



This is the box the kit came in. They have stuffed a lot of things stuffed in such a small box.



What you get

Aluminum Water block

Bag of screws

Reservoir

A/C water pump

Case fan

Hose

Bag of clips and other parts

Specifications:

Specifications
CPU Jacket
Dimensions (W x H x D)	69mm x 12mm x 62mm
Compatibility	Socket A/370/462/478
Inlet/Outlet Size	0.375"
Material	95% Al, 5% Cu Alloy
Surface	100% Ag Coated
Weight	110 grams
Radiator
Dimensions (W x H x D)	94mm x 135mm x 46mm
Mounts	2 x 80 mm Fans
Inlet/Outlet Size	0.375"
Material	100% Aluminum
Housing	ABS Thermoplastic
Weight	240 grams
Water Pump
Reservoir dimensions (W x H x D)	90mm x 95mm x 100mm
Mounts	Internal Padded Mounts
Inlet/Outlet Size	0.375"
Material	100% Polycarbonate
Throughput	150 gal/hour
Power Usage	7 watts