Product ReviewsThermochill PA120.3 Triple 120MM Fan Water Cooling Radiator with 15MM Spacing *No Barbs*
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 Rating: Review Date: 03/08/10  |
Cons: No barbs includedNo shroud or gasket includedWatch very carefully the size screws you use with this. Even the included fan mount screws look too long. Remember; you puncture it with screws and your SOL.
Pros: Cools very wellLooks good in its black paint job |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/24/09 |
Cons: G3/8 - ugh
Pros: Don't let the revised lower pricing fool you - this is still the king of rads Comment:
With the price now almost 50% lower than it used to be, and with Thermochill now going with the unofficial 15mm fan spacing standard, there basically is no reason to buy any other rad outside of availability issues.The PA120.3 goes toe-to-toe with the Feser rads for half the price. It performs better than any other rad on the market with low-RPM fans for those seeking a silent water cooling solution. It also is among the best rads with high-RPM fans for those looking for optimal performance.It still uses G3/8 threads - and while this choice does help to minimize restriction compared to G1/4, it is nonetheless non-standard and reduces the selection of compatible barbs. I cannot, for example, think of any compression fittings on the market that use G3/8 any more. This is not to say it's hard to find G3/8 barbs - just that the selection is much smaller than G1/4 barbs. For compatible barbs, check for availability from SKUs 31009, 25389 and 28323.These are wide rads, too - about twice as wide as a MCR320, so make sure you take measurements before purchasing to ensure you do, in fact, have enough space to house the PA120.3. I honestly can't believe the new pricing. For the performance, it's really just an amazing deal. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/06/09 |
Cons: Uses G3/8
Pros: The bestBleeder valve Comment:
The best radiator available. Bleeder valve is a nice touch. I hate having to find G3/8 barbs. Thermochill should follow the standard of G1/4. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/27/08 |
Cons: Non-standard G1/2 thread (not G1/4). I think it may be BSPT and not BSPP like all the other fitting are too.
Pros: Good quality, awesome cooler Comment:
I now have 3 of these, and while I wish they would standardize the threading, I can't complain about the perfomance! Best rad you will find for the money, hands down. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/17/08 |
Cons: Price.It's larger than other triple rads.
Pros: Low restriction to both air and water.Works 100% with low noise fans.Top quality workmanship! Comment:
Best rad on the market! Dropped my load temps around 5c compared to my previous Swiftech rad. Works great paired with some Noctua NF-P12 fans. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/05/08 |
Cons: -Price-Barbs not included-Expensive
Pros: -Well built-Great cooling Comment:
This radiator is one of the best radiator in the market. The low fin density gives great results even with low rpm fans if you need a low noise system. The bleeder valve is nice. This is a top quality rad, but quality isn't cheap! |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/26/08 |
Cons: -weird barb requirements
Pros: -top of the line performance-silent low rpm fans will keep it cool Comment:
i don't need to cover the stats. it's very well documented. it's the top of the line rad. period.if you want top notch cooling, a silent computer, then this is the rad for you.bad ass. phat. sexy. the rad somehow will turn your computer into a muscle car. not much more can be said then that :D |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/22/08 |
Cons: EXPENSIVE.
Pros: KEEP EVERYTING COLD. Comment:
HI,the Thermochill pa120.3 is one of the best radiator in the market if not the best,it big,before you buy this radiator look the spec maybe it too big for your case,it expensive but it a top Qualite radiator with a good heat dispersion,trust me this product is a 100% kick ass. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/06/08 |
Cons: Would be nice if they included the barbs with it, but other than that this is an amazing product, worth the price tag
Pros: Amazing cooling even with relatively low CFM fansBleeder valve Comment:
It doesn't get much better than this as far as radiators are concerned. Great cooling even with lower rated fans, as the fin density is fairly loose. I'm very happy to see that they put a bleeder valve on the end of the radiator (opposite the barbs) as from what I hear they are the only brand to do this. Great for bleeding the air from your system. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/03/07 |
Cons: Big, heavy, but then again, most rads are
Pros: Low restriction, excellent thermal capacity Comment:
This is by far the king of radiators, least amount of restriction. One big thing for me was that it can mount in a MM case without any cutting or hastle. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/29/07 |
Cons: Paint finish is a bit weak
Pros: One of the best radiators in the work, excellent craftmanship and great cooling power with low CFM fans Comment:
I bough this directly from Thermochill because NCIX didn't have any in stock at the time of order. They are very helpful with the whole order.I won't comment about the performances since others said this already. Suffice to say it will surely outlast everything else for the next 5-10 years, making it a great investment for any watercooling enthusiasts :) |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/27/07 |
Cons: -Pain to mount-Price
Pros: -Best radiator out there Comment:
This radiator is the best rad out there at the moment, though it comes at a hefty cost. Well worth it though. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/07/07 |
Cons: none
Pros: awesome cooling with low cfm fans Comment:
great rad, great improvement over my 120.2.I am coolng a Q6700at3.2 Ghz(33c),8800gtx(35c)while folding at 85% load.These temps are with 21c ambient temp.In my old case my temps where about the same with the 120.2 but didnt have gpu in loop.I am using Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E fans in push-pull in a Mountain Mods U2-UFO,D-Tek Fusion Cpu and Fusion GFX Gpu blocks, Swiftech MCP655 and a Swiftech Micro res with Tygon 7/16" tubing. This review was modfied by poster @ 10-07-07 09:06 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/21/07 |
Cons: none
Pros: The king of cool! Comment:
This rad is great as everyone knows. Its a legend in the watercooling world for its ability to cool. Excellent rad. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/22/07 |
Cons: -It's Really, Really Thick-It's about 1cm taller then my GTX, Which made for whole lot of difficulties installing it in my Armour Case, I could only use 1 front slot in my case out of 11.
Pros: -Twice the performance of my GTX Rad-G3/8 Fittings, better flow Comment:
This is such a great rad! It is totally worth the money. Right now I am cooling a Q6600 (30idle), Crossfire 1900 series(32idle), RD600 Northbridge(37idle).....I'll be posting pics later in the week on the watercooling forum This review was modfied by poster @ 08-22-07 02:48 AM |
This is an excellent unit that will keep your chip very cool. The reason it doesn't get five stars is that it doesn't come with anything. Come on guys, you want over a hundred bucks for a glorified car heater core and you can't include a shroud? Yes folks, the penny pinching folks at Thermochill can't chuck you a 59 cent, plastic shroud with gasket! Give me a break. I can understand the barbs going missing (kind of, anyway) as some will fit for 3/8 and others 1/2 and they cost all of what? 87 cents a piece? How about include 2 sets? Nooooooo! That would cost far too much!Anyway, enough ranting. It is a very good rad and will help drop your temp significantly...just don't forget to budget for barbs and a shroud... if you figure you'll need one. This review was modfied by poster j 03-08-10 04:23 PM This review was modfied by poster @ 03-08-10 04:08 PM