Posted on Wednesday, October 08 2014 @ 14:45 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Aqua Computer shows off its new Airplex Radical radiators. The lineup includes a model with aluminium fins and one with copper fins.
The airplex radical is Aqua Computers newest addition to its radiator line. The new radiator series which is manufactured in Germany is based on the airplex modularity system but this time reduced to the essentials to combine a great performance and workmanship with an attractive price.
Like its big brother the airplex radical series is produced without any soldered joints which means the radiator comes without any residues of tin. Only Delrin, stainless steel and copper make contact to the cooling fluid - also when using variants with aluminum fins.
To allow a perfect installation Aqua Computer introduces a new protected mounting system which is based on threaded sleeves made of nickel plated brass. The threaded sleeves are pluggable and extend into the mounting holes of the fans so that they almost slip into the correct position by themselves. Anyone who has mounted a radiator before knows the struggle to align the radiator with the fans and screws. This system also extends the threads which reduces the risk of damaging the radiator with too long screws.
When mounting the radiator without fans the threaded sleeves can be used upside down so the radiator can be installed directly without leaving a gap between itself an the computer case for example. Just in case a threaded sleeve got damaged it can be easily exchanged with a new one.
The airplex radical 2/360 is on sale as of now. Further sizes will follow step by step over the next weeks. Besides the radical 2 series with two tubing rows Aqua Computer will also offer a thicker and more powerful radical 4 series with four tubing rows. Both variants are available with aluminum or coppers fins and will cover the common sizes from 120 to 480 mm.
The dimensions of the airplex radical are very compact. The airplex radical 2/360 is exactly 40 mm thick, 140 mm wide and 400 mm long. The outer frames on the side and the closing part are made of stainless steel. The side frames feature a logo imprint and the closing part is colored dark chromatic to add an accent to the overall look.
Even though the airplex radical series uses high quality materials and is produced in Germany the prices are very attractive. The airplex radical 2/360 with aluminum fins is available for 74,90 Euro while the copper variant costs 89,90 Euro. Further prices for other sizes are TBA.
