Coolit ECO A.L.C. Review

1. Introduction2. The ECO3. Test System4. Performance and Noise5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

The Coolit ECO A.L.C. arrives in a somewhat understated box which appeals to me – there is also plenty of product information and specifications if you are browsing in a shop.

Inside the packaging is well thought out with polystyrene and warranty information which ticks all the right boxes. There are also sets of brackets to mount onto both Intel and AMD platforms.

There are some physical design changes when compared with the Domino however the basic components stay the same – a 120mm fan, radiator and CPU block with pump. The fan is 2.5 cm thick and is a 1,800rpm 12v version – there is no need for end user mounting as it is supplied already fitted. Unlike the default position of the H50 the fan pulls air out through the radiator and expels it from the chassis. There is a standard 4 pin header mounted to the unit for attachment to your motherboard.

The CPU block is supplied with the Intel 775/1156/1366 brackets already fitted which is a wise choice to cater for ‘user percentages' – the pump has CFF1 markings and it is powered by a standard 3 pin connector – it only demands a 1W power intake. The build quality is high with ceramic bearings being used and Coolit claim a life span of 50,000 hours. Coolit are also keen to point out that the coolant is a proprietary mix and contains antifungal additives. The Fluid heat Exchanger (FEH) is comprised of a copper base plate with micro channels to aid in the transference of heat.

Covering all the tubing is an outer plastic sheathing which reminds me of automotive wire loom just without the slit to get access. This really does protect the hose from possible damage and aids a certain stability which exudes quality.

Fitting the ECO is exactly how Coolit want it, designed for inexperienced system builders … as mentioned earlier the system comes with the Intel configuration already fitted so if you have an AMD system you just remove the Intel brackets from the main body by simply removing four small screws. You then slide the AMD setup/backplate into place and retighten – it literally takes a minute and I think I could train my dog to do it.

Coolit have supplied the same safety cups on the screwheads as we saw before on the Domino, this is a good thing as I am sure most system builders have at one time or another slipped their screwdriver into an important component. It takes about 5 minutes in total to complete, if even that.

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