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The editors liked
Silent operation
Sufficiently effective at cooling overclocked CPUs and graphics cards
Universal (supports every modern platform)
Two more waterblocks can be included into the system
Simple assembly/installation procedure
Simple to connect/disconnect...
Silent liquid cooling
Excellent cooling performance
Very complete kit (just add water!)
Improved feature set
Clear
Informative manual(s)
Excellent fit and finish
Wide compatibility
Good availability
Virtually silent cooling solution
Excellent build quality
Very easy to install
CPU and VGA waterblocks included
Very good thermal performance (especially for a passive system)
Integrated flow control
Clean styling with a hightech look
Excellent performance
Completely silent
Improved aesthetics (personal opinion)
Complete kit with optional add-ons
Plethora of mounting options for CPU and GPU waterblocks
Relay triggered power system
No flow alarm system
Good cooling performance
Dead silent
Good design and classy look
Soft blue light is a nice touch
Solid and durable
Quality product
The editors didn't like
High price
Does not cool the nearsocket space on the mainboard
Large dimensions of the main block
Limitations on installing the waterblock on K8 platforms
Lowperformance pump
Expensive
Time consuming bleed process
Can be difficult to establish initial flow during setup
No automatic shutdown feature for the PC
DC power cable too short
External design might turn some people off
Mounting screws are small and can be lost and without any extras
The user is out of luck
With a street price of just over $300
The Reserator 2 isn’t cheap but with all of the benefits that come with it...
Abstract: Video Review: The Zalman Reserator 2 Water Cooling System is the next installment in the Reserator line. The Reserator V2 is quiet different looking than their pervious Reserator 1, but it has many of the same key features. The exterior of the Reserator 2 is basically a very large aluminum heatsink with many fins. This design works very and will have no problem radiating heat without the use of fans. Being fanless is the big plus with this water cooling setup because it means effective silent cooling. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.
Silent operation, Sufficiently effective at cooling overclocked CPUs and graphics cards, Universal (supports every modern platform), Two more waterblocks can be included into the system, Simple assembly/installation procedure, Simple to connect/disconnect...
High price, Does not cool the nearsocket space on the mainboard, Large dimensions of the main block, Limitations on installing the waterblock on K8 platforms, Lowperformance pump
Let us try to see the second version of Zalman’s liquid cooling system from the point of view of its targeting. The Reserator 2 was developed to cool system case components silently. And it does accomplish that. The pump is perfectly silent inside t...
Good cooling performance, Dead silent, Good design and classy look, Soft blue light is a nice touch, Solid and durable, Quality product,
External design might turn some people off, Mounting screws are small and can be lost and without any extras, the user is out of luck, With a street price of just over $300, the Reserator 2 isn’t cheap but with all of the benefits that come with it...
There it is. While not as powerful as a custom water kit from some of the larger water companies, the Reserator performs exceptionally well. It should be mentioned though that it was never Zalman’s aim to supplant the likes of Asetek, Danger Den and...
Virtually silent cooling solution, Excellent build quality, Very easy to install, CPU and VGA waterblocks included, Very good thermal performance (especially for a passive system), Integrated flow control, Clean styling with a hightech look
Can be difficult to establish initial flow during setup, No automatic shutdown feature for the PC
Zalman continues to refine the art of silent cooling. The Reserator 2 is an outstanding fanless cooling solution capable of handling the latest CPUs and video cards. The Reserator 2 exhibits excellent build quality and looks great. It comes with b...
Excellent performance, Completely silent, Improved aesthetics (personal opinion), Complete kit with optional add-ons, Plethora of mounting options for CPU and GPU waterblocks, Relay triggered power system, No flow alarm system
DC power cable too short
After removing the user error from the CPU waterblock installation, the Reserator 2 turned out to be an outstanding product and an excellent performer. With any product there is always room for improvement, but Zalman has put together a pretty solid k...
Silent liquid cooling, Excellent cooling performance, Very complete kit (just add water!), Improved feature set, Clear, informative manual(s), Excellent fit and finish, Wide compatibility, Good availability
Expensive, Time consuming bleed process
With the introduction of the Reserator 2, Zalman has taken a great product and made it even better. Theyve addressed a number of issues that I found annoying in the earlier versions and improved the performance dramatically. I like the new look a lo...
Abstract: Zalman’s Reserator is a silent, fanless cooler that needs no introduction. Though we’ve praised the previous versions of this water cooler, Zalman has seen fit to completely redesign the newest Reserator model. And in doing so, it addresses the few is...
So I was already really impressed with the first two models of the Reserator (the Reserator 1 and Reserator 1 Plus). And although we can discuss whether you might or might not like the design of the Reserator 2. I must admit its a good-looking and mo...
Abstract: If you remember Virtual-Hideouts recent article on the Zalman Reserator 1-Plus, then you also remember reading that if you were good, we would find a Reserator 2 to review. Well, youve followed us this far and we will keep our end of the bargai...
Effective cooling for overclocking, Quiet and efficient
Tricky to set up and install
Standing on the ground, the Reserator 2 is almost the same size as a PC tower, resembling a portable radiator in both appearance and functionality. Using a liquid cooling cycle, heat is transferred from your CPU and video card to an external box contai...
