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EK releases EK-XLC Predator 240 with Quick Disconnect
By popular demand the EK-XLC Predator 240 is now also available with QDC! Along with the newest addition to the Predator family, every model is now upgraded to Revision 1.1 which brings updated CPU mounting mechanism, allowing greater CPU socket compatibility and easier installation process.
Since the launch of the Predator lineup, there was a huge demand for the EK-XLC Predator 240 with Quick Disconnects. EK listened to the community and is releasing the product today - with pre-filled GPU water blocks, readily available for purchase, gamers and enthusiasts can now build a complete liquid cooling system, including their CPU and GPU in the same loop!
EK-XLC Predator 240 (incl. QDC) is a premium grade pre-filled and pre-assembled all-in-one (AIO) CPU liquid cooling unit. It utilizes top-tier EK-Vardar high-static pressure fans and market-proven Laing DDC liquid cooling pump. All-around PWM control provides minimal noise profile and performance on demand. Predator utilizes industry standard G1/4 threaded ports and 15,9/9,5mm (5/8"/3/8") Zero Maintenance rubber tubing (EK-ZMT). Like its predecessors, it is fully expandable and customizable with all custom-loop liquid cooling gear available in EK's portfolio.
The newest Predator family member now features Quick Disconnect or QDC, which was previously available only with the 360 version. Manufactured by renown Colder Products Company (CPC), this special medical-grade connector allows quick and tool-less expansion of the system without the need for draining of the unit. This allows users to add a pre-filled and QDC-enabled GPU water blocks which can be purchased separately through EK web shop! The expansion of the system can be very quick, easy and safe.
All EK-XLC Predator models are now upgraded to Revision 1.1. The new revision features completely new CPU mounting mechanism which makes the installation of the EK-Supremacy MX CPU water block much easier and improves CPU socket compatibilty option! There is also no need for EK-XLC Predator LGA-2011 Screw Set (SKU 3831109800348) since all supported socket screws are now available out of the box!
The EK-XLC Predator 240 incl.QDC costs 269€. Read our Predator 360 review here, and our 240 review here.
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So apparantly there has been a small name change, the Ek released their EK-XLC Predator 240 which is the EK Predator 240 AIO Liquid Cooling we reviewed last week. More after the break....
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#5218108 Posted on: 01/12/2016 08:29 PM
Unlikely. If the only difference is that now there is a QDC in the loop, shouldn't see any difference other than mayyyybe a little slower circulation through the loop.
Finally! Smart move. Great coolers that look pretty good too, wonder if there are any performance differences between the revisions.
Unlikely. If the only difference is that now there is a QDC in the loop, shouldn't see any difference other than mayyyybe a little slower circulation through the loop.
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#5218178 Posted on: 01/12/2016 11:58 PM
not too much the inner diameter of the tube is small and the pump have low flow (but this is normal as it doesn't need more in this config of WC).
+1 for this change it will permit more custom low cost WC: it is great
Unlikely. If the only difference is that now there is a QDC in the loop, shouldn't see any difference other than mayyyybe a little slower circulation through the loop.
not too much the inner diameter of the tube is small and the pump have low flow (but this is normal as it doesn't need more in this config of WC).
+1 for this change it will permit more custom low cost WC: it is great
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#5218315 Posted on: 01/13/2016 09:48 AM
That QDC should have really been black, as now it stands out in a bad way. Of course none of that matters if you have a closed case
That QDC should have really been black, as now it stands out in a bad way. Of course none of that matters if you have a closed case
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Finally! Smart move. Great coolers that look pretty good too, wonder if there are any performance differences between the revisions.