5-Way Radiator Round-Up

Next up we are examining the CoolingWorks CoolRad 12T solution, which was provided by CrazyPC. Available at CrazyPC for their water-cooling assortment is everything from Swiftech’s Apogee Waterblock to PrimoFlex UV tubing. Unlike Danger Den, CrazyPC is not limited to strictly cooling products as they also feature a fair assortment of other products from CrazyPC Mouse Tape to the Ergodex DX1. Another CrazyPC advantage is its location. Rather than being located along the west coast, CrazyPC’s warehouse is based in Walled Lake Michigan, which should yield lower shipping costs for east coast shoppers. Listed below are the CoolRad 12T features and specifications that were provided by CoolingWorks.

· High density louvered flat tubes for optimal heat dissipation
· Self tapping fan and case mounting holes
· Threaded ports compatible with o-ring seal, 9/16-18 UNF tube fittings
· Includes high flow barbs for both 1/2-inch ID tube and 3/8-inch (10mm) ID tube
· High density louvered flat tubes for optimal heat dissipation
· Self tapping fan and case mounting holes
· Threaded ports compatible with o-ring seal, 9/16-18 UNF tube fittings
· Dimensions 5.9 x 5 x 1.69 inches (153 x133 x 45mm)
· Heat dissipation 790KCal/hr or 3134BTU/hr

Pulling the CoolingWorks CoolRad 12T out of its packaging, its outer appearance was nearly identical to the Hardware Labs Black Ice Xtreme I. In fact, the dimensions for the two radiators are identical. The CoolRad 12T is CoolingWorks first attempt of high-performance low-cost PC radiators. The cost for this unit is the cheapest of the radiators we have looked at so far, considering that CrazyPC sells the 12T for $48.99 USD. In addition, the CoolRad 12T combines a black shroud with 120mm fan support. Other products made by CoolingWorks are CoolSleeves vinyl tubing, CoolShroud, and CWBR-5 reservoir. Although the CoolRad 12T may look diminutive, its performance should definitely pack a punch while being able to safely fit inside smaller ATX enclosures.