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Thermaltake W3 |
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Value and Conclusion
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| 8.3 | As with the W2, the W3 is a great block for people who run SFF systems or for those who have watercooling geared towards silence. Fortunately, Thermaltake has designed a block that will allow you to mount two graphic cards on most SLI/Crossfire motherboards. The block functions as intended; it doesn't leak and is relatively easy to set up. Of course, it doesn't make any sound either, so you can enjoy a completely silent PC. I am glad that Thermaltake has provided a cushion with the mounting kit, it subtracts a possible area where things could go wrong. The W3 is close, yet so far from being perfect. It has several "pro" features, such as a lapped base, or the already much-praised foam cushion. On the other hand, there are features which are less understandable - small barbs and a flimsy mounting mechanism. Larger barbs would not only make the block popular among those with traditional watercooling systems, but also to those who cool using a water chiller - a brazed block is ideal for this purpose. If Thermaltake would improve these aspects, I would not be afraid to give this chipset block an even higher rating, but the above mentioned prevents me from doing so. |
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