Friday, March 7th 2008

OCZ Cryo-Z Phase Change Cooler Tested

Usually that's not the right place for posting reviews, but this one deserves special attention. The crew at TweakTown has obtained a final sample of OCZ's Cryo-Z value phase change cooler. First introduced back in January at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, Cryo-Z is still unavailable for the mass. Let's hope that's about to change now, since this story shows the sub-500$ cooler in all its glory. Read the full test here.
Source: TweakTown
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28 Comments on OCZ Cryo-Z Phase Change Cooler Tested

#26
mandelore
yogurt_21you've got to remember that the negative temps without load don't tell you much, the promeiteia mach IIgt hits lower temps then the vapochill LS, but the LS can handle 200 watts at -35c, the prometeia at the same load wattage is at -20c. my vapochill classic only goes down to -15c at a 0 watt load, but it can handle a 150w load at -7c. it's the integrity of the compressor and coolant that you need to focus on. and that compressor in the ocz model is a joke.
yes im aware of that mate. was just comparing the initial "zero-W" coldness.

Its just a shame that they really cheaped out on the components used. Especially from a reputable company that had everyone expecting such alot :shadedshu
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#27
Fhgwghads
sneekypeetI just spoke with Chris Ram not too long ago...he says to expect a retraction in the review, as he claims it isnt exactly universal and seems to have some instalation issues
:(
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#28
newtekie1
Semi-Retired Folder
This is an amazing sub-$500 phase unit. The build quality of the case is questionable, but heh it is only $500. The interesting thing that he mentions is that the temps are very similar to his $900 Mach GT II.

The specs might only say 120w, but I bet it can do a lot more than that if it is cooling to the same level has the Mach GT II. Again, it is probably just OCZ covering their asses. The mach GT II specs say -30°C@200w, so if the OCZ is pretty close to the same cooling numbers like the review says, -30°C@200W is damn good for a $500 phase change. Even if it is a little worse than that, even say -15°C@200W is damn good, any sub-zero temp at 200W for $500 is damn good.
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