CoolIT Systems Eliminator

Introduction

This review was originally intended to be released in March as so many of our readers have asked for a comparison between the Freezone and the Eliminator’s performance since we published the Freezone review.  Unfortunately, the Eliminator review sample that I received had slightly little problem with the fan so I sent it back to CoolIT Systems and I did not receive the replacement sample until last week.  Therefore, the review got delayed until now.  Today, we will finally be able to compare the performance of the Freezone and the Eliminator.

The Eliminator is a smaller version of the Freezone.  Not only that it is smaller in size, it is also much cheaper than the the Freezone; it is a whopping $200 cheaper at the retail price of $199.99.  Of course the burning question are why the difference of $200 and what has been changed and can it perform just as good as the Freezone?  Let’s delve into these questions as we take a deeper look at the Eliminator and hopefully shine some lights into your purchasing decision.

COOLIT SYSTEMS

The CoolIT Systems is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada whose primarily products are liquid PC cooling products.  Unlike other liquid cooling products, “the CoolIT system is not a water-cooling system and 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 ELIMINATOR

Since we have reviewed the big brother of the Eliminator, the Freezone, a few month ago, I will not repeat the technology of the Peltier effect that is the bases of both coolers (as well as any TEC coolers on the market), rather I will simply direct our readers to our review of the Freezone, which explains the technical theory behind the thermoelectric cooler.  This review will be focusing on the differences between the two units and the performances differences.  Let's start with the technical specification of the Eliminator.

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
• Chiller and Pump Module:
  • Heatsink:
    • Design: Three-way dissipation plate, anodized alloy, laminar flow array
    • Dimension: 105 (Diameter) x 60 mm (Deep)
    • Weight: 380g
  • TECs:
    • Design: Three solid-state heat pump wafers
    • Dimens: 40 x 40 x 3.5 mm (each)
    • Weight: 20g x 3 
    • Function: Active coolant thermal reduction
  • Chiller FHE’s:
    • Design: Tri anodized alloy distribution, multi-channel w/laminar flow
    • Dimension: 41 x 41 x 12 mm (each)
    • Weight: 32g x 3
  • Fan:
    • Noise: 34dBA
    • Bearing Type: Enhanced life ceramic
    • Life Cycle: 50,000 hrs
    • Dimension: 92 x 92 x 38 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.