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Computex 2017: Lian-Li To Offer a Raw Copper Liquid Cooling Kit
So yes, this is a bit of an exclusive first. A RAW copper radiator, when you see the photo you'll understand what I mean. Basically Lian-Li will re-brand a LCS solution from Cinsys. The company (according to Lian-Li) offers an new cooling solution based on a 240mm rad with embedded pump (which will make the CPU cooling block thinner).
Combined with nice thick tubing and a proper copper nickel plated water-block things already look nice. However the funky thing is that the radiator will remain as you see it on the photos, raw and pure copper. And after all the years of all black, I somehow seriously seem to like that look.
One issue though, over time that copper will age and slowly discolor itself. But even that gives a proper build that bit of a steam-punk feel I guess. I dunno man, this unit might become a hit for Lian-Li, they might be on to something here alright. In the upcoming months you'll hear more about this product series. We do hop to see other capacity versions as well like perhaps maybe a 360mm triple fan radiator.
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#5438208 Posted on: 06/01/2017 04:04 PM
With fans added in you won't even see the copper color. Will just look like everything else.
With fans added in you won't even see the copper color. Will just look like everything else.
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#5438210 Posted on: 06/01/2017 04:05 PM
Looks nice.
I wonder when someone will release pure-silver LCS! Just to show off!
(though silver has even slightly better thermal conductivity than copper...)
Looks nice.
I wonder when someone will release pure-silver LCS! Just to show off!
(though silver has even slightly better thermal conductivity than copper...)
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#5438213 Posted on: 06/01/2017 04:07 PM
It's not about the looks, but the heat dissipation. If you want looks, then get some orange LED's on them fans to simulate the color of copper lol.
With fans added in you won't even see the copper color. Will just look like everything else.
It's not about the looks, but the heat dissipation. If you want looks, then get some orange LED's on them fans to simulate the color of copper lol.
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#5438216 Posted on: 06/01/2017 04:13 PM
Looking from inside a side panel simply place the fans up top ? Or if you look inwards from the op side, place them down below?
With fans added in you won't even see the copper color. Will just look like everything else.
Looking from inside a side panel simply place the fans up top ? Or if you look inwards from the op side, place them down below?
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#5438224 Posted on: 06/01/2017 04:37 PM
Enjoy Galvanic corrosion with this kit. Nice move from Lian Li. It's not like a lot people know what galvanic corrosion is.
Especially those who care for leds and looks and lights... 
Enjoy Galvanic corrosion with this kit. Nice move from Lian Li. It's not like a lot people know what galvanic corrosion is.
Especially those who care for leds and looks and lights...
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#5438254 Posted on: 06/01/2017 06:05 PM
Another smart way of Lian Li to offer less for more.. lol
I do agree that it looks nice but they look quite similar to Airplex series by Aquacomputer.
Another smart way of Lian Li to offer less for more.. lol
I do agree that it looks nice but they look quite similar to Airplex series by Aquacomputer.
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#5438267 Posted on: 06/01/2017 07:06 PM
No, it's not about heat dissipation. It's been propven numerous times that the metal plating used in other radiators has negligible effect on heat dissipation. That's why they continue doing it.
It's not about the looks, but the heat dissipation. If you want looks, then get some orange LED's on them fans to simulate the color of copper lol.
No, it's not about heat dissipation. It's been propven numerous times that the metal plating used in other radiators has negligible effect on heat dissipation. That's why they continue doing it.
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#5438270 Posted on: 06/01/2017 07:14 PM
Why would galvanic corrosion be an issue? It's a AIO cooling solution with a copper heat sink and copper radiator. So long as the fittings, pump and coolant are designed to be compatible it should have no issues.
Enjoy Galvanic corrosion with this kit. Nice move from Lian Li. It's not like a lot people know what galvanic corrosion is. Especially those who care for leds and looks and lights...
Especially those who care for leds and looks and lights... Why would galvanic corrosion be an issue? It's a AIO cooling solution with a copper heat sink and copper radiator. So long as the fittings, pump and coolant are designed to be compatible it should have no issues.
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#5438287 Posted on: 06/01/2017 08:17 PM
Now that looks interesting, hope we can see some reviews soon?
Now that looks interesting, hope we can see some reviews soon?
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#5438290 Posted on: 06/01/2017 08:37 PM
The metal plating is there to mount the fans.
No, it's not about heat dissipation. It's been propven numerous times that the metal plating used in other radiators has negligible effect on heat dissipation. That's why they continue doing it.
The metal plating is there to mount the fans.
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#5438294 Posted on: 06/01/2017 09:27 PM
I think he's talking about plating the copper fins of the radiator to prevent oxidation. I didn't think that was metal plating though, just matte paint? At least that's what it looks like on my XS-PC rads.
The metal plating is there to mount the fans.
I think he's talking about plating the copper fins of the radiator to prevent oxidation. I didn't think that was metal plating though, just matte paint? At least that's what it looks like on my XS-PC rads.
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#5438312 Posted on: 06/01/2017 10:52 PM
@gx-x
Yeah thats gonna be a big issue, since its always
the uninformed noobs that buy Lianli stuff in the tripple digit price range...
(sarcasm mode: off)
;-)
@gx-x
Yeah thats gonna be a big issue, since its always
the uninformed noobs that buy Lianli stuff in the tripple digit price range...
(sarcasm mode: off)
;-)
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#5438342 Posted on: 06/01/2017 11:59 PM
Look more carefully at the images
@fry:
well, I wouldn't call that sarcasm since lian li is overpriced as hell. But, to each his own I guess.
Why would galvanic corrosion be an issue? It's a AIO cooling solution with a copper heat sink and copper radiator. So long as the fittings, pump and coolant are designed to be compatible it should have no issues.
Look more carefully at the images
@fry:
well, I wouldn't call that sarcasm since lian li is overpriced as hell. But, to each his own I guess.
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#5438364 Posted on: 06/02/2017 01:13 AM
If you're referring to the aluminium shroud, one would hope there is some insulation between the soft copper and the aluminium, like rubber or foam to help dampen impacts.
And so long as it stays dry there should be little to no corrosion.
Or am I missing something else entirely?
Look more carefully at the images
If you're referring to the aluminium shroud, one would hope there is some insulation between the soft copper and the aluminium, like rubber or foam to help dampen impacts.
And so long as it stays dry there should be little to no corrosion.
Or am I missing something else entirely?
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Yes that looks indeed awesome hope it sells good and they release a 360 rad version to!