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Liquid-Cooling System Zalman LQ315 Review
A few months after the last release of water-cooling systems, Zalman introduces a new series of products with a title attribute LQ3xx. The series consists of three models, LQ320, LQ315 and LQ310, which differentiate themselves primarily by dimensions. The senior cooler (LQ320) features 32 mm water block and 52 mm heatsink, the medium LQ315 cooler features 38 mm heatsink and analogous in dimensions water block; the junior cooler (LQ310) is the tiniest one and features 28 mm heatsink and water block. Zalman LQ315 greatly resembles its predecessor, CNPS20LQ, in design, however, is ready to offer some improved options, if compared with the previous cooler generations.
Design and Framework
Like any other water-cooling system, Zalman LQ315 consists of a water block combined with a pump and joined with a heatsink by means of flexible tubes. The water block is notable by the availability of 'Z' logo on its surface that is lighted blue during operation. Its round base, made of copper, is uneven from one side. A layer of thermal compound is spread over a heatsink fin, covered by a transparent plastic hubcap. The pump accommodates a three-contact socket; its rotational speed achieves the mark of 1500 RPM.
The implemented heatsink has got a plastic frame that visually looks like aluminum. The heat spreader contains thin, serpentine-like located plates. The distance between the plates is not more than 1 mm; this allows the heatsink to manage the airflow efficiently. The framework houses dedicated slots for 120 mm fans on both sides. Additionally, there is a possibility to install one more fan between a heatsink and a casing.
This water-cooling system is delivered with a single 120 mm fan (ZP1225ALM). It is based on an improved slide bearing and features 4-contact socket. The fan speed is controlled by PWM method and might be adjusted within the ranges of 900-2000 RPM. The noise level is minimal when the fan speed is adjusted to a minimal point; still, the noise raises dramatically when the speed is accelerating.
The nominal delivery set of Zalman LQ315 contains a brief installation guideline, 120 mm fan, a set of screws, a set of gaskets and spacers, a couple of amplifying plates, two assembling frames for Intel and AMD platforms, and a circlip for a water block.
Installation
The installation process begins with an assembling of a fixing plate, appropriate for the needed socket. It's necessary to glue some sticky gaskets and screws on its internal part in order to fix the plate on the motherboard tray. Further on, the user needs to assemble the water block. First of all, it's necessary to install four demountable clips on a support frame. Secondly, it's essential to slide the screws with plastic heads through the clips correctly.
The final stage in assembling is fixing a support frame on a water block with the help of a circlip. Further on, the water block is put on processor in a way the screws matched the amplifying plate.
Testing
Testing results demonstrate that this water-cooling system is able to manage heat on conditions of overclocking even at minimal speed. At the same time, the noise level might arise certain confusion due to the heightened decibels. If the customer decides to add one more fan, the performance will rise dramatically, but the noise level will stay on its usual positions. Besides, the work of two fans creates a high static pressure that improves the overall showings of Zalman LQ315.
Design and Framework
Like any other water-cooling system, Zalman LQ315 consists of a water block combined with a pump and joined with a heatsink by means of flexible tubes. The water block is notable by the availability of 'Z' logo on its surface that is lighted blue during operation. Its round base, made of copper, is uneven from one side. A layer of thermal compound is spread over a heatsink fin, covered by a transparent plastic hubcap. The pump accommodates a three-contact socket; its rotational speed achieves the mark of 1500 RPM.
The implemented heatsink has got a plastic frame that visually looks like aluminum. The heat spreader contains thin, serpentine-like located plates. The distance between the plates is not more than 1 mm; this allows the heatsink to manage the airflow efficiently. The framework houses dedicated slots for 120 mm fans on both sides. Additionally, there is a possibility to install one more fan between a heatsink and a casing.
This water-cooling system is delivered with a single 120 mm fan (ZP1225ALM). It is based on an improved slide bearing and features 4-contact socket. The fan speed is controlled by PWM method and might be adjusted within the ranges of 900-2000 RPM. The noise level is minimal when the fan speed is adjusted to a minimal point; still, the noise raises dramatically when the speed is accelerating.
The nominal delivery set of Zalman LQ315 contains a brief installation guideline, 120 mm fan, a set of screws, a set of gaskets and spacers, a couple of amplifying plates, two assembling frames for Intel and AMD platforms, and a circlip for a water block.
Installation
The installation process begins with an assembling of a fixing plate, appropriate for the needed socket. It's necessary to glue some sticky gaskets and screws on its internal part in order to fix the plate on the motherboard tray. Further on, the user needs to assemble the water block. First of all, it's necessary to install four demountable clips on a support frame. Secondly, it's essential to slide the screws with plastic heads through the clips correctly.
The final stage in assembling is fixing a support frame on a water block with the help of a circlip. Further on, the water block is put on processor in a way the screws matched the amplifying plate.
Testing
Testing results demonstrate that this water-cooling system is able to manage heat on conditions of overclocking even at minimal speed. At the same time, the noise level might arise certain confusion due to the heightened decibels. If the customer decides to add one more fan, the performance will rise dramatically, but the noise level will stay on its usual positions. Besides, the work of two fans creates a high static pressure that improves the overall showings of Zalman LQ315.
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