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Product:
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Danger Den MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit |
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Price:
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$278 (CAN) / $200 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Danger Den
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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August 27th, 2003
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Dan from Danger Den
for sending the MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit for review.
Introduction:
Water cooling has gained popularity over the last few years transitioning away from the obscure
underground to a mainstream spotlight. Computer enthusiasts were the first realize the benefits of water
cooling versus traditional air cooling. It is only recently, that we have witnessed a few of the larger
manufacturers incorporating water cooling options as part of their product lines. It is also clear that there
is still a small percentage of the overclocking community that actively water cool their systems.
Part of the problem is finding a unique easy to use all-in-one solution that performs well and is made
of high quality parts. Danger Den based out of Astoria, Oregon has established a respectable reputation
for producing some of the best water cooling equipment currently on the market. The company represents
the high-end portion of water cooling market fueled by their flagship MAZE Series of water blocks.
Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the Danger Den MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit, a self
contained cooling system designed specifically for the power user.
Specifications:
The MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit consists of various components that can be assembled together to
form a complete water cooling system. The kit requires some mild assembly and includes all the necessary
components for installation. Here are some of the specifications taken directly from the Danger Den
website:
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MAZE4 Water Block - Key Specifications:
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| MAZE4 Block w/ 4 Hole Mounting Kit: Manufactured by Danger Den |
| Dimensions: 3" x 2.45" x 5/8" |
| Laser cut Lucite top with chrome fittings |
| Complete block assembled with top and O-ring |
| 4 nylon bolts, 12 nylon nuts, 4 springs |
| Machined and lapped to 600 grit |
| Pressure tested before shipment to 85psi |
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Black Ice Xtreme (Black) Radiator - Key Specifications:
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| Dimensions: 150.4mm x 128.6mm x 25mm |
| Standard 1/2" OD fittings |
| 4-pass Radiator specifically developed for PC watercooling |
| Rated for 360KCal per hour (1428 BTU per hour) or 418W |
| 120 mm (4.72 inch) Copper core consisting of flat tubes for maximum heat conductivity |
| High-density copper fin configuration for enhanced heat dissipation
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Hydor L30 320GPH (1200 l/h) Pump - Key Specifications:
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| Dimensions: 114mm x 76mm x 89mm |
| Delivery Head 75" (195cm) |
| 23W power consumption |
| 1/2" (13mm) barbed fittings |
| Inline or submersible |
| Adjustable base with suction cups |
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Typhoon-Quad Water Reservoir - Key Specifications:
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| Dimensions: 19mm (L) x 15mm (W) x 4mm (H) |
| Material: Cast acrylic sheet for longevity and beauty |
| Fits most standard mid-tower and server cases |
| Outfitted with either 3/8" or 1/2" black nylon barbs |
| Top front of the reservoir for easy filling |
| Special Features: Perfect for water systems using UV dyes |
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The Danger Den MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit was shipped in a standard corrugated cardboard box with no
labels or specifications listed on the package. Inside the box revealed an assortment of smaller
packaged components each sealed in plastic protective wrap. A one page reference sheet provides a list
of included components. The MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit is being marketed as a high-end product
designed specifically for consumers who overclock their PC's and want good cooling performance.
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Out of the box, the assortment of items includes the following:
- MAZE4 Lucite Top Block w/4 Hole Mounting Kit and 1/2" chrome fittings
- Black Ice Xtreme (Black) Radiator
- Hydor L30 320 G/H
- Sunon KD1212PTB1-6A 120mm Fan
- Water Wetter 4oz Bottle
- Arctic Silver 3 Thermal Compound
- 7ft of 1/2" ID Clear Flex Tubing
- Typhoon-Quad Reservoir
- 10 Hose Clamps
- 1 x 1/2" T Fitting
- 1 x 1/2" Y Fitting
The MAZE4 Power Water Cooling Kit represents the best of breed in terms of components that are both
brand name and of high quality. While the components in this package are pre-selected, consumers also
have the option of individually selecting a custom setup which best suits their own personal needs.
During my inspection of the parts, I did note that a Chipset and GPU cooling solution were missing
from the package, but these components can be purchased as a separate add-on. Also absent from the package
was any sort of documentation to explain to setup and use of each component. More experienced users should
not have a problem figuring out the initial setup but novice users might want to refer to the
online documentation
that is currently available on the Danger Den website. The documentation is a little outdated but
the premise for understanding how to setup each component and the procedures used should work for most
users. To secure all hose connections, Danger Den has included 10 easy adjustable plastic hose clamps
as well as one tube of Arctic Silver 3 Thermal Compound, 1 x 1/2" T fitting, 1 x 1/2" Y fitting
and a 4oz bottle of Water Wetter.
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