Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the SilverStone Tundra TD02 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SilverStone Tundra TD02.
January 2014
(86%)
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The editors liked
Manual quality
Performance under stock and overclocking conditions
Build and machining quality of the cooler
Mounting mechanism ease of use
All metal water block construction
Seamless construction of copper base plate on CPU block
Radiator thickness
Excellent Build Quality
Design (White/Silver/Black Color Combo)
Excellent Cooling Efficiency
Relatively Quiet Fans (For An 240mm AIO Model)
Price (For Some)
Unique color and styling
Tight fin array
All in One solution
Excellent performance
Smooth installation
Rugged and distinctive design
Fiveyear warranty.
Premium
Unique look
Impressive performance
Silent pump
Stays quiet with less aggressive fan profiles
No software to install/configure
Runs off of motherboard PWM
Best performing AIO cooler to date
The editors didn't like
Price
Use of 1/4 tubing hurt performance
Possiblity of galvanic corrosion because of mixed metals between copper block and aluminum radiator
Use of aluminum radiator
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Introduction and Technical Specifications
No Pump/Fan Control Software
Thick Radiator
Tubing
Mounting Screws
Pretty bulky
Relatively expensive
The stiff hoses will make installation more difficult than other options
Hoses may be too short for full tower cases and may limit your mounting options
Plastic spacers for holding backplate screws could grip tighter
Unique color and styling; Tight fin array; All in One solution; Excellent performance
Tubing, Mounting Screws
When choosing an AIO cooler there are plenty to choose from in todays market so its really up to the end user and what they likes or fits into there scheme. This was an excellent cooler and in my personal opinion SilverStone did an excellent job for th...
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Published: 2013-10-30, Author: Will , review by: proclockers.com
SilverStone has an excellent cooler with the TD02. It combines sleek looks, unique construction, low noise levels and great performance. Installation was very easy thanks to the press-fit spacers to hold the back plate to the motherboard. Add to that not ...
The Tundra TD02 and its smaller sibling, the TD03, mark SilverStone's foray into AIO liquid cooling. This is certainly not a new or barren marketplace. Looking back, it was five years ago when Asetek-based coolers first began appearing and I tested t...
Premium, unique look, Impressive performance, Silent pump, Stays quiet with less aggressive fan profiles, No software to install/configure, runs off of motherboard PWM, Best performing AIO cooler to date
The stiff hoses will make installation more difficult than other options, Hoses may be too short for full tower cases and may limit your mounting options, Plastic spacers for holding backplate screws could grip tighter, Fans get loud at full RPM
The TD02 is a refreshing addition to the growing and popular AIO liquid cooling market. As with the TD03, the extra touches and attention SilverStone spent on the water block and radiator really set it apart from the competition, and the performance wins ...
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Published: 2013-10-06, Author: Thomas , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Four new closed-loop liquid coolers seek to improve thermal performance in a number of ways. We certainly understand the benefits of these configurations, but can they out-do the reigning air-cooling champion, Noctua's NH-D14? Check out our benchmarks. ...
Abstract: Today we have a special treat for our readers. Not only are we reviewing the SilverStone Tundra TD02 and TD03 hybrid water cooling units, we are also introducing the fourth generation [H]ardOCP testing platform. The new platform uses Intel's latest chip b...
Like its little brother (TD03), the SilverStone TD02 has a unique look that differs from the other sealed liquid cooling systems we saw to date. The metallic block is beautiful, and the big radiator looks like it has been designed for computer cooling app...
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Published: 2013-08-14, Author: George , review by: hitechlegion.com
Abstract: I passed the pipe to Tony and, after a couple of puffs, a look of revelation took over his face, his eyes fixed and sure. Without turning to face me, he said “the AiO coolers….we can do it better”. I didn't doubt him. The last time I jokingly said “Yeah…a...
We are very excited that SilverStone has entered the enthusiast cooling with both the Argon and the Tundra Series of coolers. Both of these have proven to be exceptional solutions during our testing and we were pleased with our results. The TD02 gets o...
Abstract: Video Review: The SilverStone Tundra TD02 Liquid Cooler is an all-in-one cooler that looks great, is maintenance free, well constructed, has a large 240mm aluminum radiator, quiet pump, comes with a copper waterblock and includes two 120mm fans. This...
