ChrisMorley
05-09-2011, 03:54 PM
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At MAINGEAR we take heat seriously. Proper thermal management has allowed us to push the envelope in system design. We’re able to push the highest overclocks, with the least amount of noise, and in a stable and reliable manner due to proper research and testing. Over the years we’ve used the latest in cooling technology. From high end air coolers, phase-change, thermo-electric, and the best in hand built water cooling loops, we’ve always stayed at the very edge of design.
The MAINGEAR EPIC (Enhanced Performance InterCooler) line of closed-loop, maintenance-free coolers were designed to take the very best of what we’ve learned over the years and combine them into the most effective solution for the consumer. With a redesigned, patented cold plate from our partner, CoolIT, to our exclusive 180mm radiator design, we are able to cool better, quieter, and longer than the competition. They come in three sizes - 120mm (Vybe), 140mm (Coming soon to the F131), and 180mm (SHIFT).
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Of course, the big news is the EPIC 180. Exclusive to MAINGEAR and found only on the SHIFT, this one of a kind, 180mm closed loop system is a sight to behold. The MAINGEAR EPIC 180 is hands down the best closed loop liquid cooler on the market. It even surpasses many hand-built solutions on the market. Not one air cooler can even come close. And if you consider cost, reliability, and noise, we think it’s the best cooling solution, period.
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CLICK FOR THERMAL RESISTANCE RESULTS - LOWER IS BETTER
The MAINGEAR EPIC 180 vs:
High Performance Air Coolers
Lower thermal resistance
Quieter performance
Safer to ship – the weight is bolted to the chassis, not hanging off the motherboard
Hand Built Cooling Loops
Comparable thermal resistance
Up to 75% more cost effective
100% more reliable – zero maintenance
Other Closed Loop Solutions
Drastically better thermal and acoustic performance than 120mm solutions
Better thermal and acoustic performance than 240mm Push/Pull quad-fan solutions
MAINGEAR Exclusive
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It’s not just the radiator that gets a boost in the MAINGEAR EPIC lineup. The cold plate and pump have been redesigned for silent operation operation and lower thermal resistance while consuming 1.2 watts. The patented cold plate designed by CoolIT utilizes micro-fin technology to increase the transfer of heat from the copper base to the liquid in the system. By increasing the fin density and the development of the split flow liquid path, the flow rate stays up while keeping the pumping power low and the overall size of the pump/coldplate module extremely compact. And more efficient cooling means better overclocks, and we like that.
If you haven’t noticed, we like to do things that require a little more effort than just buying parts off the shelf. The SHIFT is a prime example. Bringing to market a closed loop solution that has never been built before in a 180mm form factor takes a lot of planning, a lot of money, and a lot of innovation to make sure that it’s a reliable, high performance part that, most importantly, doesn’t impact your wallet. Quite frankly, for our customers, this cooler is a steal. You’d have to spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars to get the same performance out of a hand-built loop. And it’d require a heavy and bulky 3x120mm cooler to do it, and would require yearly maintenance and run the risk of leaking. The EPIC 180mm just works. It’s quite, cheap, won’t show up damaged or leaking (knock on wood), and turns the cooling status quo on its head.
At MAINGEAR we take heat seriously. Proper thermal management has allowed us to push the envelope in system design. We’re able to push the highest overclocks, with the least amount of noise, and in a stable and reliable manner due to proper research and testing. Over the years we’ve used the latest in cooling technology. From high end air coolers, phase-change, thermo-electric, and the best in hand built water cooling loops, we’ve always stayed at the very edge of design.
The MAINGEAR EPIC (Enhanced Performance InterCooler) line of closed-loop, maintenance-free coolers were designed to take the very best of what we’ve learned over the years and combine them into the most effective solution for the consumer. With a redesigned, patented cold plate from our partner, CoolIT, to our exclusive 180mm radiator design, we are able to cool better, quieter, and longer than the competition. They come in three sizes - 120mm (Vybe), 140mm (Coming soon to the F131), and 180mm (SHIFT).
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3568/sideshote.jpg
Of course, the big news is the EPIC 180. Exclusive to MAINGEAR and found only on the SHIFT, this one of a kind, 180mm closed loop system is a sight to behold. The MAINGEAR EPIC 180 is hands down the best closed loop liquid cooler on the market. It even surpasses many hand-built solutions on the market. Not one air cooler can even come close. And if you consider cost, reliability, and noise, we think it’s the best cooling solution, period.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2359/coolingefficiency.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/coolingefficiency.jpg/)
CLICK FOR THERMAL RESISTANCE RESULTS - LOWER IS BETTER
The MAINGEAR EPIC 180 vs:
High Performance Air Coolers
Lower thermal resistance
Quieter performance
Safer to ship – the weight is bolted to the chassis, not hanging off the motherboard
Hand Built Cooling Loops
Comparable thermal resistance
Up to 75% more cost effective
100% more reliable – zero maintenance
Other Closed Loop Solutions
Drastically better thermal and acoustic performance than 120mm solutions
Better thermal and acoustic performance than 240mm Push/Pull quad-fan solutions
MAINGEAR Exclusive
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/2028/skive.jpg
It’s not just the radiator that gets a boost in the MAINGEAR EPIC lineup. The cold plate and pump have been redesigned for silent operation operation and lower thermal resistance while consuming 1.2 watts. The patented cold plate designed by CoolIT utilizes micro-fin technology to increase the transfer of heat from the copper base to the liquid in the system. By increasing the fin density and the development of the split flow liquid path, the flow rate stays up while keeping the pumping power low and the overall size of the pump/coldplate module extremely compact. And more efficient cooling means better overclocks, and we like that.
If you haven’t noticed, we like to do things that require a little more effort than just buying parts off the shelf. The SHIFT is a prime example. Bringing to market a closed loop solution that has never been built before in a 180mm form factor takes a lot of planning, a lot of money, and a lot of innovation to make sure that it’s a reliable, high performance part that, most importantly, doesn’t impact your wallet. Quite frankly, for our customers, this cooler is a steal. You’d have to spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars to get the same performance out of a hand-built loop. And it’d require a heavy and bulky 3x120mm cooler to do it, and would require yearly maintenance and run the risk of leaking. The EPIC 180mm just works. It’s quite, cheap, won’t show up damaged or leaking (knock on wood), and turns the cooling status quo on its head.