Fractal Design Kelvin liquid AIO coolers released along with prices

[EcoBoost]

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/fractal-design-releases-kelvin-t12-s24-and-s36-lcs.html

 

Looks like Fractal has officially released their Kelvin water coolers that they were showing off a whole back. Seems really nice to me, but I don't generally consider spending that much on a CPU cooler worthwhile, so count me out for now. However that's not to be said it looks like a very good option for people who want a water cooler from Fractal. 

 

Haven't ever seen Fractal CPU coolers before though, so although we know Fractal fans, it'll be interesting how they'll hold out on the other components of the cooler.

 

The Kelvin water cooling is an open loop DIY system, a perfect option for those users looking for powerful water cooling with the benefits of a DIY system provides and the conveniences AIO systems deliver. Kelvin allows you to expand and improve the cooling for your system like the professionals. 

Simple to install, silent operation, powerful performance and easy expandability define the Kelvin Series. The silent high-performance ceramic pump is strong enough to support considerable expansion, should you decide to include GPU blocks and/or additional radiators in the same loop.

 

The Kelvin Series water cooling systems are constructed from enthusiast class components. Both the CPU block and the radiator are made from pure copper, for maximum performance and an increased product life span with zero maintenance required. All modern CPU sockets are supported by the versatile, easy-to-use mounting kit.

 

 

Key features

• Fantastic cooling performance
• The strong pump and the full-copper construction places the Kelvin Series Water Cooling system ahead of the pack in cooling performance.
• Expandable system. Just open it up to get the full benefits of custom water cooling, with the ability to add any components you want to the loop, such as a graphics card cooler.High pressure pump allows strong water flow rates even when an additional CPU or GPU water block or an additional radiator has been added to the loop.
• All parts have fully standard G 1/4" thread fittings for compatibility with the vast majority of enthusiast water cooling products.
• The tubes are fastened with two-part brass fittings, providing a secure seal while being easy to open and re-seal with a standard wrench.
• Easy refilling with dedicated fill port
• Made with enthusiast-grade components developed in cooperation with Alphacool: Highly reliable ceramic bearing pump, with custom tuned maximum RPM for the optimal balance between performance and noise level
• Full copper radiator
• Full copper CPU Water block design featuring strategic jet plate improvements
• Long lifetime. The performance of most pre-filled water cooling systems degrade quite significantly over time,  because of galvanic corrosion and water loss.
• Galvanic corrosion occurs over time when two metals with different galvanic potential (such as aluminum and copper) are in contact. It can be slowed with anti-corrosion additives in the water, but the best way to maintain performance over time is to use metals with similar galvanic potential. The Kelvin Series water cooling system is constructed with pure copper in both the radiator and the water block, along with brass fittings.
• To avoid the common issue of most pre-filled water cooling units (that tend to lose performance over time due to water loss in the tubes), Fractal Design equipped the Kelvin series with a fill dedicated port.

Fractal Design has created a water cooling micro site to work as a tool to illustrate the key benefits and functions that make up the Kelvin units, provide general liquid cooling guidelines, tips and how-to videos to offer a resource to those looking for general or extra education. Fractal Design’s goal and dedication to our end users is to bring great products along with knowledge that helps to build a great system.

 

MSRP:                Kelvin T12          Kelvin S24          Kelvin S36   

USD         99.99                       119.99                      139.99
GBP         74.99                       89.99                        104.99
EUR         94.95                       114.95                     135.95 
SEK          899                           1099                          1269

[RevoltTrain]

I thought they weren't being released in North America, so what's the point behind pricing in USD?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Meh.

[Mainfold]

Linus needs to get his hands on this, and test it.

[Spev]

I thought they weren't being released in North America, so what's the point behind pricing in USD?

I am also interested to know this, as I thought the same thing. Shoot if they were in USA I might get the overkill 360 one. It's really cool it's expandable too.

[EcoBoost]

I thought they weren't being released in North America, so what's the point behind pricing in USD?

 

I am also interested to know this, as I thought the same thing. Shoot if they were in USA I might get the overkill 360 one. It's really cool it's expandable too.

 

Well NCIX seems to be advertising it

 

https://www.facebook.com/NCIXPC/photos/a.470480179642193.108252.142541135769434/838883982801809/?type=1&theater

[XTankSlayerX]

@EcoBoost  Not sure if you done editing but a little personal input would always be nice.

 

Anyhow, this does look really cool (GOD DAMNIT, I PUNNED) and expensive. It would be very nice for Fractal Design to get into liquid cooling and make some fittings and the like, Their style is nice. I just personally don't like it on their cases.

 

EDIT: Oooooo expandable. I might just buy this... Hrmmm...

[EcoBoost]

@EcoBoost  Not sure if you done editing but a little personal input would always be nice.

Just finished it up. Some formatting flops were in there too but it seems final enough now.

[MeltingPoint]

Hoorah another AIO...yawn...

[ForsakenLive]

Those are actually very good prices, all their components are from Alphacool, except for the fans (those are from Fractal).

[SpaghettiCarbonara]

Looks good at least! Nice and clean but I don't like those anti-kink spring things on the tubing.

[SurvivorNVL]

I think it was hardware heaven that did a review and the Fractal 360mm is 2c less than the Nepton 280L on a 4790k at 4.8ghz(1.45v) so that's pretty nice.  For likely only $10 more.

[Mooshi]

CPUs don't need this level of cooling, GPUs do. A <50 dollar air cooler is more than enough for majority of users with moderate overclocks.

[MegaDave91]

CPUs don't need this level of cooling, GPUs do. A <50 dollar air cooler is more than enough for majority of users with moderate overclocks.

I'd rather my cpu maintain a comfortable 60 degrees under gaming load with my 240mm AIO.

[BarisERY]

A white version of this would look sick! I hope they make one

[Humbug]

Wish there was a 280mm version.

[Humbug]

CPUs don't need this level of cooling

Hardware enthusiasts don't restrict themselves to things which they need... they buy things which they want.

[SpaghettiCarbonara]

CPUs don't need this level of cooling, GPUs do. A <50 dollar air cooler is more than enough for majority of users with moderate overclocks.

 

Uh... K den.

Could you explain why the R9 295x2 runs cool and quiet while having 2 freakin Hawaii GPUs on one 120mm rad?

Yeah, for the majority of users with moderate overclocks, but what happens when you want to have more than a moderate overclock?

[Lord Baal]

Ow I've been wanting a new expandable AIO to replace my X61 and the 360mm version of this may have just pushed the Swiftech H-240 X off of my wishlist.

[Chelsi_Gamer]

I'd rather my cpu maintain a comfortable 60 degrees under gaming load with my 240mm AIO.

Many air coolers can do this. Nh-d15, dark rock pro 3 and just about any dual tower cooler can.

[Lord Baal]

Many air coolers can do this. Nh-d15, dark rock pro 3 and just about any dual tower cooler can.

Not in the Australian summer they can't, even my NZXT Kraken X61 can't keep my CPU bellow 70c in 40+c ambient.

[warmmilk]

how exactly would you purge it of air bubbles if you decide to expand it?  

[Tonylu1595]

Not buying unless it cools down to 0 Kelvin

[Norman_the_Owl]

Many air coolers can do this. Nh-d15, dark rock pro 3 and just about any dual tower cooler can.

Yea, and those still cost a hundred bucks

[CostcoSamples]

Not buying unless it cools down to 0 Kelvin

 

And I'm not buying unless it can cool down to -1 Kelvin!