Gaming junkies know the best way to extract high performance from your computer is to have liquid coolant keep it from overheating.
While expensive desktops do that, it is difficult for those who want to build their own machines to get that.
That’s why Hardcore Computer, a firm created by two gamers, says it is launching a kit that will help users build their own liquid-cooled machines.
Called the Reactor Total Liquid Submersion PC kit, the package includes a tank, custom-built chassis, heat exchanger, pump, motherboard, power supply and Core Coolant cooling fluid.
Heat generated by electrical components is a major limiting factor in the performance of computers. Excessive heat can lead to system instability and even melt some components. That’s where liquid submersion cooling steps in. It allows for active components to maintain low temperatures even they are overclocked.
Hardcore Computer claims its coolant mixture absorbs ten times more heat than air. The company launched its first product, the Reactor range of desktops last fall. The systems came with processors from the Intel core 2 family, Nvidia graphic cards and has its components fully submerged in coolant. The machines can be pretty pricey ranging from $3000 to $5900.
“DIYers and modders en masse
have expressed interest in getting their hands on a Reactor,” Al Berning,
CEO, Hardcore Computer said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to offer enthusiasts an opportunity to build their
own."
The PC kits are priced at $2,040. Hardcore Computer says it will integrate customers PC
components at no additional charge for a limited time.
See also:
Wired Review of the Reactor Extreme PC
Photo: Reactor desktop
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