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December 18, 2008 2:14 PM PST

Cheap and easy CPU liquid cooling from CoolIT

by Joshua Goldman

(Credit: CoolIT)

Before you buy that giant heat sink/fan combo for your computer's processor you may want to consider the new Domino Advanced Liquid Cooling (ALC) setup from CoolIT Systems. The company's known for its self-contained, simple-to-install liquid-cooling systems, but while its other CPU chillers are pretty pricey, the Domino is available for less than $80.

The unit is designed to quickly install into a chassis that supports a 120mm fan and works with both Intel and AMD processors, including the latest Intel Core i7 models. You get a choice of three modes: quiet, performance, and full. A micro-controller automatically handles the amount of cooling needed to cope with your system's demands with the first two modes, but performance mode gives you full-time 2,550rpm of cooling.

Josh Goldman is a senior editor for CNET Reviews, covering digital cameras, camcorders, and related bits and pieces, along with writing the occasional laptop or software review. He doesn't have a podcast, newsletter, or CNET TV show, but you can follow him on Twitter if that's something you do. E-mail Josh.
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by loose_screw December 18, 2008 4:01 PM PST
why is there no link to the product? Frustrating!
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by checodaman December 19, 2008 9:40 AM PST
Damn, just bought a Duorb...hmm, havent installed yet. Maybe Ill return it - this takes up a LOT less space too.
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