EK Predator 240 AIO Liquid Cooling review - Press Release & Features

Press Release & Features

EK Water Blocks is proud to announce EK-Predator AIO product line. Originally custom loop parts manufacturer for enthusiast segment is now offering high end complete all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling solutions for the mainstream market. EK has taken top performing, market proven components from its existing enthusiast product line and assembled them together into one compact pre-filled solution. Absolutely no compromises were made when designing the EK-Predator. Enthusiasts and PC builders alike will truly get the best of what the market can offer in a compact, expandable, out-of-the-box liquid cooling solution.

Furthermore Predator 360 will feature integrated Quick Disconnects (QDC), special connectors that allow quick and tool-less expansion of the system without the need for draining of the unit. This allows users to add, for example, a prefilled QDC-enabled GPU water block. EKWB will offer such custom add-ons at the release date of Predator 360.

Technical highlights

• Hovercore is revolutionary design of radiator dampeners that prevents transfer of pump vibrations further down the unit and into the chassis, thus resulting in vibration free and silent operation.
• Supremacy MX CPU water block, top performer in Enthusiast segment, is specifically designed for Intel CPUs and offers great hydraulic and thermal performance. Carefully machined copper base is made from purest copper available and is further polished to absolute mirror finish. This alone greatly improves the cooling performance of the block.
• CoolStream PE radiator - 240 mm or 360 mm, has full Copper core being superior to aluminum alternatives in terms of heat dissipation. In conjunction with EK-Vardar fans the result is increased performance across entire fan operational range thus delivering results both at low and high airflow operation.
• Vardar fans - two on Predator 240 and three on Predator 360 - are high static pressure fans developed in-house specifically for liquid cooling systems. With low noise profile and PWM technology built in, you can always control the RPM and keep the fans silent while maintaining excellent cooling performance.
• DDC pump is a powerful 6W liquid cooling pump providing 2-3x higher flow rate compared to other AIOs on the market. It's also PWM controlled allowing for automatic pump speed regulation depending on your CPU temperature. Full performance on demand or whisper quiet operation in idle mode!
• Integrated Fan splitter hub reduces cable clutter and keeps the unit aesthetically clean. Predator pump and fans plug into the unit itself with only one PWM cable going into CPU Fan socket, while a single SATA molex cable powers the complete unit.

 

Dimensions of the main radiator unit on Predator 240, with integrated pump and reservoir are: 295mm x 133mm x 68mm. This allows mounting of unit in most modern computer cases.

• Dimensions: 295 mm x 133 mm x 68 mm (L x W x H)
• Fan type: EK-Vardar F4-120ER Predator Edition (550 - 2200 RPM)
• Tube lenght: ~400 mm (15.75 in)
• Fitting type: EK-ACF Fitting 10/16 mm
• Coolant type: EK-Ekoolant EVO Clear
• Pump type: Laing DDC3.1 6 W
• Total liquid capacity: ~290 mL

Predator 360 is a bit bigger beast, measuring 415 mm x 133 mm x 68 mm! EKWB will provide list of compatilble cases before launch. EK-Predator 240 will be available on September 23^rd 2015 priced at 199$/199 EUR, with EK-Predator 360 following on October 19^th 2015 priced at 239$/239 EUR.