CoolIT Systems Freezone

Introduction

There is always a balance between keeping a system cool and keeping the noise down.  Most of us are trying to keep our system cool by adding multiple fans and replace inefficient stock CPU fan with aftermarket CPU coolers and fans.  There are also the option of using a watercool setup to keep the components cool and quiet.  One thing that is always bugging me about water cooling is the need to connect all the cables and keep maintaining the fluid.  Recently, there has been a trend of “all-in-one” type of water cooling, such as Cooler Master’s Aquagate, which really simplified the whole liquid cooling installation and free from maintenance.   Last year, a new company, CoolIT Systems has made a splash into the computer cooling scene with their “all-in-one” liquid cooling.  Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Freezone from the CoolIT Systems.

The company

Many of people might have not heard of CoolIT Systems.  It is a company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  They have recently made quite a lot of news with a lot of big system builders, such as Shuttle, DELL, Alienware, and Velocity Micro, chose their product to integrated into high end gaming PC.  They are selling primarily liquid PC cooling products.  Unlike other liquid cooling products, “the CoolIT system is not a water-cooling system.  Unlike water-cooling products, CoolIT does not use a radiator.  Rather [they] use a proprietary ‘Chiller’ which incorporates multiple TECs or peltiers to chill the liquid coolant. CoolIT systems provide far greater thermal efficiency, increased reliability, run quieter and are easier to install than the raw components of comparably sized water-cooling kits.”

The Freezone

I think the founder of the CoolIT Systems is very keen with the naming of both of the company and the product.  Not only the company name implies they are specialized in keeping the system cool, the name Freezone is also a catchy name.  Well, let’s see if the product can live up to the name.

Specification:

• System Type:Liquid Chill
• Thermal Transfer: 0.10C/W
• Noise at full system output: Active Automatic
• Non-Toxic
• Vapor Resistant Tubing
• CPU FHE (Fluid Heat Exchanger):
  • Design:Monolithic copper, multi-cell, single channel
    • Dimension: 42 x 42 x 17 mm
    • Weight: 195g
  • TCM (Thermal Control Module):
    • Design: Dual IC SMT PCB w/outboard IC sensor
    • Input: 12VDC, 5VDC
    • Dimensions: 89 x 53 mm
    • Weight: 30g
    • Function: Thermal controller to adjust TEC and fan power output
• Chiller and Pump Module:
  • Heatsink:
    • Design: Dual dissipation plate, anodized alloy, laminar flow array
    • Dimension: 89 x 53 mm
    • Weight: 850g
  • TECs:
    • Design: Six solid-state heat pump wafers
    • Dimens: 40 x 40 x 3.5 mm (each)
    • Weight: 20g (each)
    • Function: Active coolant thermal reduction
  • Chiller FHE’s:
    • Design: Dual anodized alloy distribution, multi-channel w/laminar flow
    • Dimension: 121 x 41 x 12 mm (each)
    • Weight: 80g (each)
  • Fan:
    • Noise: 26dBA – 37dBA
    • Bearing Type: Enhanced life ceramic
    • Life Cycle: 50,000 hrs
    • Dimension: 92 x 92 x 25 mm
    • Function: Heatsink convection, chassis exhaust
  • Pump and Reservoir:
    • Design: 12VDC coreless outrunner pump w/integrated expansion vessel*
    • Noise: <15dBA
    • Life Cycle: 50,000 hrs
    • Dimension: 50 x 50 x 75 mm
    • Weight: 360g

*This pump is produced under licensed technology which is the property of AVT Canada.  AVT Canada retains sole licensing rights.