I should have used this a LONG time ago!

Today I take a look at the Heatkiller S series radiators which just might be the most beautiful radiator on the market!
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[@silvanbarrow86]

2:07 - YES PLEASE. An up to date head to head comparison of rad performance would do wonders, especially with these modern components running hot.

[@jamos169]

This! Please

[@quantum5661]

on the topic, if this happens some small itx rads should also be included

[@narwhal9852]

Probably a couple of degrees apart like they all are 😂

[@rickysargulesh1053]

Please Jay. We need some performance comparisons. Xtremerigs did the best but stopped doing it years ago

[@paskowitz]

All rads are within a few degrees of one another and the more rads you have, the less the difference becomes. HOWEVER... Watercool rads are just higher quality than anything else out there. The finish is more durable and more premium than EK/HWL/Corsair/Alphacool and even things like the stainless steel screws are a step up. So, it's not just performance to consider.

[@Creating_Space]

Watercool is the brand, Heatkiller is the product line. Great products.

[@MakinComputers]

Sat here screaming at the TV "IT'S WATERCOOLING YOU BUFFOON!!!", it's a proper pet peeve of mine and if he's been an admirer of them for so long he should know that. My absolute favourite watercooling brand, total metal pron. 🤤 Also describing aquacomputer as a boutique brand is a joke. Been around a long long time, make a shed load of gear, make THE best fan controllers of all time, continue to innovate with stuff like the leakshield.

[@varmastiko2908]

@@MakinComputers Watercool, not watercooling. Also 'boutique brand' means low volume high end products. Very fitting for Aquacomputer who indeed have high quality and low supply.

[@MakinComputers]

@@varmastiko2908 god dam auto correct. 🙄 Aquacomputer is not a boutique brand at all. Their stuff is sold everywhere, just look at the number of different CPU block models they make, it's mental. Just because they don't churn out as much volume as ek, which have only recently emerged as the market leader, doesn't mean they automatically become boutique. Boutique would be proper limited run stuff like optimus

[@POVwithRC]

​@@MakinComputers 🤓

[@MrAsphyxious]

yikes. bit of a miss there.

[@phenomanII]

Nice to see some Heatkiller stuff on here. Given the fact that EK seems to be moving into the higher pricepoint, it is about time to show them what they're up against.

[@DanielFrost79]

BUT, their quality is unmatched especially when it comes to a dedicated waterloop. (EKWB)

[@monsterGLL]

@@DanielFrost79 Had two EK GPU blocks get a crack. Never happend with Heatkiller or phanteks.

[@varmastiko2908]

@@DanielFrost79 Almost unmatched in negative customer reviews it would seem. They have a history of a lot of variation in quality.

[@jakkiryanov9859]

@@DanielFrost79 Cant tell if trolling or not, EK quality pails in comparison to Heatkiller or Optimus lol

[@AutodidactEngineer]

​@@DanielFrost79HardwareLabs is better

[@Caeric77]

FYI, you can purchase the Heatkiller Badge (little metal plate) separately, so even if you bend it you can replace it 🙂

[@XenonArcher]

you can just take the white pieces off and swap them over. jay tried to flip the piece then put it back on the same side lol. if he put it on the other side it wouldve worked.

[@KevinIrish]

​@@XenonArcher exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully Jay figured that out before grabbing the heat gun.

[@claudetesh1265]

@@XenonArcherlipping the brackets would put the notches for the fittings on the wrong side wouldn’t it? It doesn’t seem to have notches on the other end. Also the over all dimensions are asymmetrical so you would have to tap new holes or cut about a half inch off the white sides after you flip it. He even mentioned this after he brought up the heat gun.

[@sparkyenergia]

@@claudetesh1265 I think they mean, you take the left piece and put it on the right side. But I also don't think this would work because I think there was only one relief cut for the fitting on the decorative side panel so it can only be mounted one way.

[@Macroproxy]

​@@XenonArcher This. I was cringing.

[@jonnas1977]

i realized that if you can take those side panels off you should be able to swap the sides. so if the fitting side is facing you swap the left and right side covers not spin them from front to back.

[@FastSloth87]

The side without the fittings doesn't have the curved bit, but I don't think that would be an issue.

[@benfowler2127]

I had the same thought, but 14:49

[@jonnas1977]

@@benfowler2127 i know he tried just flipping them over. i was saying change the sides each one is on. so based in its current orientation in the video the front side panel on the rear side of the radiator and the rear side panel on the front side of the radiator.

[@benfowler2127]

@@jonnas1977 Ah, I guess I didn’t realize he only flipped them end for end and not side to side. My bad.

[@jonnas1977]

@@benfowler2127 all good.

[@sixstar2067]

You can get anodized aluminum washers for use with those types of countersunk screws on flat surfaces. They come in all different colors and can add a classy touch to your fasteners. Theyre commonly used in RC cars.

[@Gnrnrvids]

yeah they would bling it up nicely.

[@stephen1r2]

Was looking for this comment. I knew I could not be the only person screaming "Washers!" at the screen

[@sixstar2067]

@@stephen1r2 Yeah I was shocked that Jay didn't seem to know about them. Even regular washers would work, just wouldn't look as clean.

[@CodyDavey]

I am pretty sure it is intended to use rubber isolation washers for vibration reduction

[@sixstar2067]

@@CodyDavey no reason one couldn't use both. Although if we are talking about intent, why then did the manufacturer not include rubber washers?

[@Hjorth87]

I'm really not into water cooling, but your enthusiasm carries it for me. It's interesting to hear a knowing person talk about something they are genuinely interested it 😊

[@petercasburn637]

Love the watercooling stuff from Jay, reason I started watching the channel and got into it myself. More please!

[@stormeddata3588]

hey jay! i dont know if youll see this but in automotive debadging they use fishing line to peel off the badges, that might work with the radiator sticker

[@OmegaBlack999]

Always look forward to your custom water builds. Thanks, Jay!!

[@treyshoaf]

Love the watercooling content. Just made my first watercooled build thanks to all your helpful videos.

[@aldenp547]

I love the watercooling content! You are the reason I was able to do my first custom loop last month!!

[@chevelle70ss350]

YES, pump out the water cooling videos please! I would also be interested in an retrospective history of water cooling from someone who has been doing it for 20 years. Currently working on older hardware builds and there is surprising little hands-on info out there to follow.

[@DZeroENT]

Jay, by far, my favorite water cooling enthusiast. I hope one day all the information he's provided to be used in my first custom water cooling venture.

[@philiphoeffer7442]

Glad you are back!

[@STAG162]

7:55 what you call a tapered head, is also known more commonly as "countersunk" and more used for woodwork applications. 11:30 they need washers

[@Thom101]

As a machinist we call them flat-head screws, inch are 82 degree countersink and metric are 90 degree. What Jay was calling flat-head can either be called button head or pan head depending on the shape. I normally work with socket head cap screws. And the countersink washers are very nice to have.

[@GiorgioSilvioPatalani]

Nice to see back !!

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

Love the Watercooling content, and the Build content.

[@NAMOR5000]

Hello Jay, YES I like this type of content. A deeper look into materials is always interesting. Keep up the good work. Respect !

[@freakyflo369]

I used Aquacomputer parts for my first cooling loop and it’s amazing how well it is made and I basically never bought any other brand. I use the radiator, pump and reservoir up until this day and bought it in early 2009 with a GTX 295. Those were very interesting times for enthusiasts.

[@jasonb9629]

Yeah man! I also try to use Aquacomputer products whenever possible in my builds. My current build has an Aquaero 6XT, 2 - Ultitube 150 reservoirs, 2 - D5 PWM Pump, 2 of their new Leakshield units, 2 - flow sensors, Farbwerx lighting controllers, and various other pieces like temp sensors etc

[@DiddyMoe92]

I am not that familiar with watercooling stuff. If I was to make my next build right now, I would have went with EK stuff for watercooling but I am so glad to learn of this brand. I appreciate the exploration of all the different brands of watercooling. This really is a damn beautiful rad.

[@jonwashburn7999]

Thanks Jay. I do enjoy this content.

[@fy7589]

It's nice to see you back on the camera Jay!

[@its_goul]

14:50 thats exactly what i was thinking the whole time you were talking about heating the badge and putting it upside down lol

[@davidcharvet3800]

good one Jay, really appreciate these detailed reviews of each component especially water cooling feautures. Look forward to the step by step assembly or your new build and

[@nathandavies2677]

Good to see you healthy and back on camera :)

[@Scarecrow-zr3zx]

The reason the fan holes are slotted is for ease of alignment/assembly. Also, I use washers to fix the issue of small screws and larger holes

[@Kailis89]

I just bought 3 of these for my first watercooling build because I loved their look, and was really impressed with their finish. And confident in the German engineering behind them and the other components from Watercool and Aquacomputer I got

[@itsdeonlol]

This is great Jay!

[@pcbuilderlover4271]

Great fun video! Also loved the water block video!

[@329376676]

What I love about o11e is how many stuff you can fit in there. I'm runing two 44mm 360 and one 44mm 280, and the back can probably fit a 120 too.

[@TheRHIM]

Good seeing you back dude. Keep up the good work J & Team!

[@robertandreasson1867]

i'm going to do my first custom cooling build later this year. I'd love to see some more informative watercooling videos like this!

[@Ladioz]

Welcome back Jay

[@sn0okums10]

I’m enjoying the water cooling. Thank you!

[@juanrondon3797]

Hands down some of the best cooling stuff, love my MORA 420, it is pure quality and the performance is insane.

[@trembledust6819]

Wow you brought me back mentioning all those brands. I remember having an Aquacomputer Kryos Next w/ vision cpu block. mmm loved it. I'm an alphacool fanboy specifically cross flow rads. I havent used a conventional flow rad in years. Thanks for the vid!

[@iFiredIce]

Please keep up the water cooling videos! The water cooling and custom cases content is what sets you apart from the rest of the tech community

[@Murderhoboh]

I got the black version. Very reasonable and gorgeous

[@EmoEmu]

I've been looking at a bunch of the Heatkiller products lately and a lot of it seems REALLY nice.

[@chrisbraun72]

DUDE!!! Your teaser clips weren't kidding!!!I can't wait to see you completely geek out on a new iCUE Link custom water cooled build! All those temp sensors in every component will keep you experimenting for HOURS! And let's not forget all the new info SCREENS!

[@PropensityGames]

I'm using the Heatkiller pump/res in my new build. Full glass reservoir, which not only feels like good quality, but I believe it will last being non-reactive to dyes and such. Watercool (the brand that makes the Heatkiller line of products), seems to be very function first (they also make industrial-grade products), but I really like their form as well.

[@KyoCujo]

always love watching water cooling vids ! so yes pls.

[@RichsModelingTrains]

Like the color design.

[@helloman4251]

Looks good!

[@meson183]

Would love to see more reviews of Watercool Heatkiller products. I think their waterblocks look awesome.

[@LG-jn5fx]

I have an Aphacool 360x60 white rad and it is a very nice finish. Not changed colour in the 2 years I had it so good paint finish imo and the heat transfer is adequate to my needs. The Alphacool screws are very good quality , have disassembled the pc 4 or 5 times and they still have great thread and cross , also a little small and at times only pinch one side to help grip but there are 16 of them so it stays in place.

[@heerohua3122]

Love the water cooling content - MOAR :D

[@tigerpjm]

Love Keathiller.

[@CleanteamofNY]

Welome back Jay.

[@kyoudaiken]

Pretty much enjoying the water cooling content that don't involve clogging AiOs!

[@MrVengance32]

Use some of those plastic washers (the ones used to protect mobo from CPU mount) for the radiator screws! They won't damage your case paint, and can provide some vibration isolation.

[@02bluehawk]

Welcome back bud!

[@Gamingtechgg]

looks clean

[@cadenmiller]

This is why I’ve already used their Heatkiller 360-L Stainless Steel series for my build months ago!

[@AlphaMachina]

The holes are there in the side of the shroud because they probably used to have a badge that was riveted on, but more recently went to one that uses adhesive instead.

[@Eric_Fate]

I'd just get some nylon washers to solve the screw problem. Plus it would protect the coating.

[@hoyle038]

Love this content.

[@michaeladams5340]

You are looking really healthy! Yay!!!! Also, nice looking rad!!!!

[@taylorbertrim7625]

I used a Heat Killer Pro iv on my last build, they definety are worth a look at. In my area of Ontario our local store stocked them... I tried them, the performance is there.

[@Hazardus320]

I have those radiators in my recent 7950x and 7900 xtx build, 1 360 and 1 480. They perform very well for me!

[@fidelj3025]

Wow a real OG company!

[@Gearhead9415Gaming]

You could swap the white caps to have the heat killer the right way but instead of flipping then from top to bottom move it to the other side of the rad

[@CoalitionGaming]

Always wanted to use Heatkiller stuff too. Had to go with a hardware labs black ice gts 240 X flow to fit a certain path need for the tubes in my build and man is it a great radiator for its size too

[@cyclechris6591]

That’s a nice rad. Yes more watercooling stuff! Performance comparison on rads would be great! Nobody has done one in years. Ek s came out on top, Igors lab did it.

[@AlMustaqin]

My MoRa disagrees

[@tom_foolery]

you can flip the logos, just by unscrewing the sides, and flipping them from one side to the other. Put the left side plate on the right side of the radiator and the right side plate on the left side of the radiator. If you swap the sides, then the logo would be flipped. You were close, when you started talking about flipping them

[@pecc20]

I believe the side pieces can still be turned so that they are not upside down. If you not just rotate the piece and put it on the same side of the radiator but put it on the opposite side I think it should do the trick. Correct me if I'm wrong since I have not seen this rad in person.

[@emileballard4417]

Yes! its aquacomputer stil useing my aquastream(pump) which i bought 13 years ago! which is a modified Eheim pump but it stil works Great!

[@ThePatrock84]

Appreciate this feature video of Watercool and their Heatkiller products. I'm using their reservoir, CPU and GPU cool as well as der monster radiator (MoRa). Great quality and cooling performance!

[@dbjames9715]

Very cool vid. Yes do a vid on updated watercooling parts.

[@thecaneater]

3:12 LMAO! "Mrreow!" Phil, you just keep being Phil.

[@puddleduckist]

Looks like a nice rad Jay!!! As Borat says...."Is Nice"!!!!

[@hazardzme]

I am really enjoying your content @JayzTwoCents Glad to see you are mending well!

[@cs_mns]

Omg heatkiller! ❤❤❤ thank you for looking at something not ek for once I've used cone shaped screws with both alphacool, hwlabs, and ek rads with multiple brands of fans with no problem, granted they had slightly larger heads. Nice thing is they look more flush

[@mangaas]

I would use some small washers to secure those screws. Stuff bends and shifts overtime with weight and temp changes. That is not secure at all.

[@zeladon_]

That was my first thought when he started mentioning it and showed the screws falling through the slots. I figure someone using components like these might have washers handy but I'd expect either better screws or washers included from this kind of company.

[@peteb5343]

And there I was this morning asking about your thoughts on Heatkiller cpu blocks.

[@pinsandscrews6459]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned, but a good Fishing line can be used instead of a Spudger, allowing the line to stay flat to the rad, and not bending the badge.

[@smartgorilla]

That's what they do with cars

[@sparkyenergia]

I just used EK's rads and took them apart to vinyl wrap the side pieces. So you can do that as well if paint isn't your thing. I used 3M ghost pearl.

[@draggonhedd]

I feel like some tapered dressup washers would be a good idea to include in the kit

[@ruikazane5123]

Wow...throwback! The countersunk screws for the fans is actually a good idea, helps with centering the holes. But yeah...screws too small

[@mvmhunterkiller]

What would look even better is if they added pips that could go inside the screw cutout area so it ends up being a flush finish and screws not visible.

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

Nice although my last loop is all EK except for fittings I think I'll give Heatkiller a shot on the next one. I remember them from back in the day and they were expensive but I guess we have EK's high prices to thank for bringing down the price of their competition...

[@GetShrektMrKrabs]

Have a 240 one in my Ghost S1 build. Tis a good product

[@ShuhDonk]

my first custom watering cooling back in like 2001 or 2002 I used a heater core for a car as my radiator.

[@Official_R_P_A]

I have been using Watercool for years. I really like their quality and performance. Also its not as genaric as EK.

[@PaPa-pi9fe]

Same

[@BleepBlop-rh9lm]

That Heatkiller logo is MAGNETIC!!!

[@TheJjjoj]

Hey, Jay is actually being less of a shill than he has been for the last couple years. It's genuinely nice to see. It's something Jay might not have even noticed in himself, but it was obvious to longtime viewers. Sponsorship tends to turn people into shills even without them knowing it since they don't even try alternatives that they would have to pay for.

[@willsohrnberger2441]

Use braided fishing line to get under the badge and saw the adhesive! It's what you do on cars to get badges off so you can polish paint.

[@zachhumphrey5765]

Welcome back to the action

[@rawj1213]

@13:42 Jay show's he a true car guy. 😂 Love it!

[@RngmonsterX]

I'd LOVE to see you taking a look into the Aqua Computer ecosystem. I can't build systems without the D5 Next, Octo etc. anymore.

[@FerralVideo]

You can, in fact, flip the side rails around. Take the one for the left side and put it on the right, and vice versa. That'll flip the logo over while still maintaining the screw spacing.

[@kyledrew7845]

Love your vids

[@lockiet7227]

Love is a strong word

[@tom_foolery]

I have two heatkiller waterblocks for my GPUS. One for my 2080super, and one for my 6800xt. Love them! Do more heatkiller products. They're beautiful

[@ArchitectandOracle]

If you were to rotate the sides along the LONG axis of the radiator, ie right side to left and left side to right, the name plates will be right side up for your application

[@jackkelner9992]

I would love to see an updated comparison of a collection of radiators. Or A comparison of external radiator setups/an updated sp vs af fan + rad combos.

[@jerryandersson4873]

Every time I watch Jay and co water stuff, I feel like I want to do it too. Then I remember the time and cost involved, and the price of messing it up. None of wich I have enough of, time, cash or able to recover from water damage.

[@hadleys.4869]

I love the look and performance of the newer EK Quantum Surface radiators. I went with Two EK QS X480M radiators in my Corsair 1000D. You also have to remember that most of EK products are made in Europe rather than being outsourced to China, like the majority of water cooling companies do.

[@tomsmithnosky3408]

Swap sides as well as fliping

[@TheTechMonkey702]

Used 4 of these for a client in a 1000D. They are amazing build quality. Love Watercool stuff if not sometimes frustrating because Germans

[@Fallingromans]

I also like Koolance liquid cooling parts. I have been using them for years, their build quality is really good. I have the housing for the D5 pump I have never had a problem with it. I always wanted to try one of their plate heat exchangers but I don't think they even make them anymore.