Details
The Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Dual-Flow 360mm Radiator is a 360 mm radiator for three 120 mm fans, 60 mm thick, divided in the middle so it can run two separate loops. It measures 415 x 125 x 60 mm and has 12 G1/4 connections and M3 fan threads.
Properties
- Fans
- 3 x 120 mm one-sided, 6 double-sided, M3 thread
- Size (L x W x H)
- 415 x 125 x 60 mm
- Thickness
- 60 mm
- Ports
- 12x G1/4
- Material
- Copper cooling fins, cooling channels and prechambers, steel outer housing
- Fins per inch
- 12
Two loops through one radiator
According to Alphacool, its Dual-Flow radiators were developed specifically for use in servers. Alphacool calls the ability to run two separate loops through one radiator unique. There are also advantages to using them in a single loop: you can split the cooling surface and use it directly behind hotspots.
What does dual flow mean?
In a classic radiator the water flow is in a U-shape. Water is introduced on one side and runs once through half of the radiator before turning around and running back through the other half, so the outlet is on the same side as the inlet. In an X-Flow radiator the water flows once from left to right completely through the radiator, and the inlet and outlet are on opposite sides. With the Dual-Flow Radiator the water flows from one side to the other just like the X-Flow. However, this radiator is divided in the middle. You could also say it is nothing more than two small X-Flow Radiators in one.
What are the advantages?
In most server racks, space is extremely limited and being able to do fancy loops is not usually an option. Due to this you can utilize the radiator to simplify the loop and reduce the amount of tubing needed. Alphacool reports that in some test scenarios it has even seen an increase in performance from the loop due to this method too.
Many connection and mounting options
At each input and output the radiator offers 3 connection options. In total it has 12x G1/4 connections, thus versatile mounting requirements can be met. It comes with all screws for mounting inside a case or server rack and for mounting the fans, so additional screws are usually not needed. A protective plate also sits between the mounting holes and the cooling fins. It is there to prevent overly long screws from damaging the cooling fins and cooling channels.
Choice of materials
Alphacool says it is the only manufacturer in the world to use only copper in all water-carrying parts in the radiator. The pre-chambers and the cooling channels are made of copper, and so are the cooling fins. Brass is the material of the connection threads. Only the side parts that protect the cooling fins are made of sheet steel.
What the loop needs
Each input and output in use takes one of our fittings, and the 8 screw plugs in the box close the other connections. The radiator takes three 120 mm fans on one side or six with both sides fitted. The box has 12 screws each in M3x8, M3x30 and M3x45 and an Allen key.
We also have the next thickness down in this design, the NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper Dual-Flow 360mm Radiator.
Technical data
| L x W x H | 415 x 125 x 60 mm |
| Quantity of cooling channels | 36 |
| Material cooling fins | copper |
| Material cooling channels | copper |
| Prechamber material | copper |
| Material outer housing | steel |
| Fins per Inch | 12 |
| Threads | 12x G1/4 |
| Thread size fan mounting | M3 |
| Fan size | 120 mm |
| Fan slots | 3 one-sided / 6 double-sided |
| Pressure tested | 0.8 bar |
| Max working temperature | 60 °C |
| Weight | 1537 g |
| Color | black |
Notes
- Use the radiator only with clear, transparent water cooling fluids. Alphacool warns that the particles and additives in pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can also void the manufacturer's warranty.
In the box
- 1x Radiator
- 12x M3x8 screw
- 12x M3x30 screw
- 12x M3x45 screw
- 8x screw plug
- 1x Allen key
Alphacool's data sheet (Datasheet) is a PDF to download. Its 3D model of the radiator is an STP file, and the 3D viewer shows it from every side.
