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EK-XLC Predator 280 AIO CPU & GPU Liquid Cooling review
Posted by: on: 09/30/2016 08:59 AM [
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EK has released three new models in the Predator range, this round with a 280mm Predator series liquid cooler as well. We will test that Predator 280 on a Core i7 4790K processor and will add a GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X from MSI as well to the all-in-one liquid cooling loop. The end result is awesome as, even overclocked, our graphics card would not even pass 45 Degrees C. The nice thick radiator, proper tubing and an excellent water-block that is pre-filled and fitted is downright terrific.
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DirkHardpeck
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Posted on: 09/30/2016 05:59 PM
Great write-up! I've been wondering about these kits, now with the QD's and prefilled waterblocks. I've been wanting to go aircooled next build for the sake of simplicity and easier upgrading, but EK has been making me second guess that.
The price for getting those prefilled QD's on the block are really reasonable too. Now we just need some gpu's without stringent voltage caps
Great write-up! I've been wondering about these kits, now with the QD's and prefilled waterblocks. I've been wanting to go aircooled next build for the sake of simplicity and easier upgrading, but EK has been making me second guess that.
The price for getting those prefilled QD's on the block are really reasonable too. Now we just need some gpu's without stringent voltage caps
stereoman
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Posted on: 10/01/2016 01:05 AM
Nice review, shame about the drop in performance with this one, I wonder if the push pull kit might improve the situation, regardless it's a top performer and at this price you can't fault EK.
Nice review, shame about the drop in performance with this one, I wonder if the push pull kit might improve the situation, regardless it's a top performer and at this price you can't fault EK.
Corbus
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Posted on: 10/01/2016 06:16 AM
Glad there's finally a trusted review for a CPU/GPU loop now. Because of lack of reviews i hesitated to jump head first and buy one thinking it might be too much to handle for my overclocked parts. Now i don't regret not buying one.
Although it has nice temps(for the gpu mostly) i get better temps with my two separate CLC's ,and they were cheaper too(although having a full waterblock for the gpu is more reassuring than having ****ty heatsinks).
Glad there's finally a trusted review for a CPU/GPU loop now. Because of lack of reviews i hesitated to jump head first and buy one thinking it might be too much to handle for my overclocked parts. Now i don't regret not buying one.
Although it has nice temps(for the gpu mostly) i get better temps with my two separate CLC's ,and they were cheaper too(although having a full waterblock for the gpu is more reassuring than having ****ty heatsinks).
CPC_RedDawn
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Posted on: 10/01/2016 07:53 AM
Now do the 360mm version please? With the same hardware and overclocks
Now do the 360mm version please? With the same hardware and overclocks
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Thankyou for this review Hilbert awesome work!I'm thinking about buying a EK predator 360 kit for my rig.But i'm not sure if the radiator fits without removing my motherboard in my Corsair 750D.
They realy make some quality products and i dig that custom 1080 block
When i had to rebuild my 1080FE to a evga hybrid i had sweaty hands.