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OCZ unveils Phase Change Cooling unit!

@ 2006/01/05

OCZ, best known for its high performance RAM products, is entering the performance cooling market with its new phase-change cooler, the Cryo-Z.

HEXUS can exclusively reveal details on the product, which will be unveiled later today (5th Jan). The Cryo-Z features a copper base to its compressor head and an 'industrial grade compressor' according to OCZ. The unit is enclosed within a relatively compact case of aluminium construction. On the front is an LCD display which provides a temperature readout. An emergency shut down feature is built in.

While materials we've seen did not reveal pricing, they did state that the pricing of the phase-change unit will be economical, aiming it not just at the hardcore enthusiast, but at your broader enthusiast base also. This most likely includes those who would dabble in watercooling and beyond.

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Comment from Gothrek @ 2006/01/09

that looks nice for a lot of athlon64 with coldbug, a lot of them fail at -40/30
and if its going to cost only 200$
i think it will be a killer

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/09

you might want to read what's posted in this thread
http://www.madshrimps.be/forums/show...280#post116280

Comment from jort @ 2006/01/09

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Originally posted by The Senile Doctor
but omit the Z -thingy on the sides.
damn, I suddenly remember I have a vapochill LS lying there unused

no reason to do the Vapols away, this cooler is nothing compared to the LS

and euhm koensa? you might want to check the Prom1&Prom2&Prom2GT's compressor

its "only" a 134a

Comment from easypanic @ 2006/01/09

I think someone from Xsys has something to do with it

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/09

more info:

What makes the Cryo-Z different from the other phase change coolers on the market is it's economical price point. With most entery level water cooling kits going for $200 this phase change cooler should blow them away in terms of raw cooling power if OCZ is able to get prices in the $200 range like their marketing team hopes. It should be pointed out that OCZ did have to "reduce" some features on the phase change cooler to keep the prices down. One is example of this is that the model is a sealed unit. This means that end users can not buy the Cryo-Z and change the coolant right out of the box.

Although the OCZ Cryo-Z uses a compressor that has a label that says R134a that is not the case. OCZ didn't want to comment on exactly what coolant is used but did mention that they picked the best price versus performance coolant for what they wanted. We spoke with Tony (Big Toe) from OCZ who has had one for a lenghty period of time and he was seeing -22C at idle on an AMD FX-57 overclocked to 3.3GHz and around -10C under load. If these numbers are correct the Cryo-Z is inline with other more expensive phase change coolers on the market.

src: LR.com

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/06

r134a is same as Mach I ?

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/05

I doubt it will better current top offerings from asetek or ECT (Mach II GT). as they are keeping the price down

Comment from easypanic @ 2006/01/05

Shouldn't you buy an OCZ phase change then?

Comment from The Senile Doctor @ 2006/01/05

i'm keeping it, guys, I'll feel like ocing again nextgen cpu's

Comment from easypanic @ 2006/01/05

Give away

How much? €€€

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/05

unused :grr: ?

Comment from The Senile Doctor @ 2006/01/05

but omit the Z -thingy on the sides.
damn, I suddenly remember I have a vapochill LS lying there unused

Comment from jmke @ 2006/01/05

it has killer looks that's for sure

Comment from The Senile Doctor @ 2006/01/05

very very cool

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