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Product:
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AngelEye Technologies Bay-Res Revision 2 |
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Price:
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$37 (CAN) / $25 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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AngelEye Technologies
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Author:
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Mantis
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Date:
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September 9th, 2003
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Furqan from AngelEye Technologies
for sending the Bay-Res Revision 2 for review.
Introduction:
The DIY form of water cooling remains the dominant approach for enthusiasts and allows for a more customized
water cooling setup of carefully chosen parts along with greater performance than all-in-one kits readily
available. One of the more common products seen DIY duplicated is often the reservoir due to the simplicity
and lack of machine or advanced skills required. The water cooling market only offers a handful of quality-constructed
reservoirs, some of which have set a basis of design and function for the remaining companies to improve
upon. Earlier this year MTB had the opportunity to review an innovative product called the Bay-Res. This
product has since been revised and today in MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the AngelEye Technologies
Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2.
Specifications:
The Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 comes completely pre-assembled with all necessary items for installation.
The Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 is designed to bring the benefits of a reservoir to an existing or new
water cooling setup and resides in a vacant 5.25" bay. Here are some specifications taken directly from
the AngelEye Technologies website:
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AngelEye Technologies Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 - Key Specifications:
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| AngelEye Technologies Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2: Manufactured by AngelEye Technologies |
| 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 |
| Insertion of a center bar to create the 'channel' effect eliminating turbulence and causes smoother flow of water |
| Addition of 2 3mm LED holders to allow for more modification potential |
| Fixed issues with fill cap leaking when over tightened |
| Fixed situation with air being sucked back into cooling system by lowering rear barb position |
| Special Features: Perfect for water systems using UV dyes |
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The AngelEye Technologies Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 ships in a standard white cardboard box. The unit
is safely packaged inside using bubble wrap. As an extra pre-caution, the Bay-Res Revision 2 comes
pre-assembled and complete with a brown paper backing on the majority of the unit to prevent any scratches
or fingerprints prior to installation. Also included in the package is a set of 4 mounting screws used
for installation along with a color printed information sheet.
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The Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 measures 19mm (L) x 15mm (W) x 4mm (H) and is designed to reside in a
5.25" bay. This form factor allows for an easy, diverse installation on almost any case without the need
for modifications to be made. The Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 is constructed from 1/4" cast acrylic which
has been joined together with a water tight seal and pressure-leak tested. My overall impressions of the
Bay-Res Revision 2 were positive with many possible modifications along with quality construction. The
Bay-Res Revision 2 is quite similar to the original Bay-Res which MTB featured
here. A few subtle changes have been since implemented,
some highlights include the addition of a center channel, two 3mm LED mounts and issues addressed revolving
the fill cap and rear barbs. The review sample featured is the all clear model yet consumers should note
both UV reactive neon blue and green models are also available.
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A total of 2 pre-drilled mounting holes reside on each the left and right hand sides of the Bay-Res
Reservoir Revision 2. The holes have been backed with small acrylic blocks to prevent any leaking or
over-tightening. One of the newer additions to the Bay-Res Reservoir Revision 2 is the addition of two
LED mounts located at the rear. The LED mounts are designed to be used with 3mm LEDs only and allow for
a nice boost in aesthetics when paired with UV reactive dye and LEDs or your favorite color of lighting.
Unfortunately, there were no LEDs included in the package. The use of a 5mm LED mount would be slightly
problematic as you would no be able to fully insert the LED into the mount. Users may enlarge these holes
at their own risk to accommodate the LED yet will not be able to full insert a 5mm model.
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