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Aurora R13, two cooling options explained?
What is the difference between the two Liquid cooling options on the Aurora R13?
Is the Cryo-Tech Edition CPU Liquid Cooling option just an RGB upgrade of the Liquid Cooled CPU?
If there is a difference between them, where is the data demonstrating the differences in cooling efficiencies?
Thanks,
Vanadiel
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January 23rd, 2022 09:00
This is from the product page:
COOL UNDER PRESSURE WITH CRYO-TECH™
Superior specs:As the next step in the evolution of cooling, Cryo-Tech™ offers gamers significant thermal advantages. It features a 120x120x30mm heat exchanger and a pump that operates at 2800 RPM. The heat exchanger is 11% larger than what’s available on our standard liquid cooling unit, while the pump’s duty cycle is 6% higher, also compared to standard liquid cooling.
Stylish aesthetics:To play your best, you also have to look your best. It’s why Cryo-Tech™ sports an AlienFX-enabled CPU cap with a customizable Alien head and hexagon outline.
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January 23rd, 2022 12:00
Thanks for the additional information but is there any test data demonstrating any actual increase in cooling abilities? A small increase in duty cycle or MTBF does not equate to better cooling. The 11% increase in size may but data is needed. I do not require RGB or a clear side panel but would pay extra for a better cooling system. Thanks again.
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January 23rd, 2022 14:00
Put it this way, They are both a 120 rad cooler and AlderLake runs hot. Go with the thicker size
Vanadiel
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January 23rd, 2022 15:00
Nobody has independently tested these that I am aware off.
Typically a larger rad will help with cooling capacity, but again, there's no testing data.
They are both 120 mm AIO, so I would not expect the same performance as a retail 240 mm AIO. In my opinion this generation of CPU's needs a 240 AIO with the upper end a 360 AIO.
Hyncharas
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February 11th, 2022 03:00
I agree with Vanadiel - Alder Lake is a beefy CPU, so a 240mm cooler will be better. However, installing a piece of equipment not part of the original spec may void your warranty, unless you do it on call with Dell Support...
I would further recommend the Hardware team develop a 240mm SKU for the Parts & Upgrades section, to replace the current Cryo-tech edition.
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February 11th, 2022 06:00
Using the beefier cryotech option with it being 120mm, is really good in every day normal use. i.e. no synthetic testing. I'm going to re-paste it with some Arctic Silver and see if the temps are even better.