Details
The Barrowch FBRE2 is a 110 ml acrylic reservoir with an 8.8 inch screen built into its black aluminum front. The screen works as a second monitor: connect it to a spare HDMI output of your computer and it shows system data such as temperatures, clock speeds and fan speeds. Built-in 5V ARGB lighting shines through the clear acrylic back.
Properties
- Type
- Reservoir with 8.8" display
- Screen
- 8.8", 1920 x 480, 60 Hz
- Video input
- Mini HDMI
- Screen power
- Micro USB, 5V
- Volume
- 110 ml
- Size
- 268.9 x 95 x 37.3 mm
- Material
- Acrylic body, CNC aluminum front panel
- Color
- Black
- Lighting
- 5V ARGB (Barrow LRC 2.0)
A screen for your system data
The 8.8 inch TFT screen has a resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels and runs at 60 Hz. Barrow describes it as an IPS panel with full viewing angles and an 800:1 contrast ratio. Barrow publishes monitoring layouts for AIDA64, a third-party system monitoring program, and says it will keep releasing new ones; users can also make and share their own layouts at the same resolution.
Video and power
The screen module has its own video and power inputs. Video comes in through a Mini HDMI port, and the included 50 cm HDMI cable runs to a free HDMI output of your computer, so check that you have one spare. Power comes through a Micro USB port at a safe 5V, which Barrow says can be plugged in and out while running; feed it from a USB power adapter, a power bank or a USB port of the computer. Because the module is independent, Barrow says the reservoir can sit inside the case or hang outside it.
Large chamber
Behind the screen is a large chamber that holds 110 ml of coolant, enough reserve for a water cooling loop according to Barrow. It has 4 standard G1/4" ports.
Aluminum front panel
The front panel is machined in one piece from aluminum alloy on a CNC machine, then anodized and colored. Barrow says this keeps it good looking and durable.
ARGB lighting
The clear acrylic back carries Barrow's LRC 2.0 lighting, which lights the rear and the sides. It runs on 5V. The included 5V adapter cable connects it to a 5V 3-pin ARGB header on the motherboard for sync with your other lighting, or you can use a Barrow LRC 2.0 controller, which is sold separately.
Velcro included, bracket optional
Barrow includes Velcro strips: stick one side to the back of the reservoir and the other to the case wherever you want it. For a firmer hold, Barrow's reservoir bracket (sold separately) screws to the back with the four M4 x 6 mm screws in the accessory bag; it fits cases whose holes match the bracket. The back also has rows of preset M4 threaded holes, 78 mm apart across the width and 35 mm apart along the length, so you can screw the reservoir to the case directly where two or more holes line up.
Technical data
| Model | FBRE2 |
| Screen | 8.8" TFT |
| Resolution | 1920 x 480 px |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio | 800:1 |
| Video input | Mini HDMI |
| Power input | Micro USB, 5V |
| Volume | 110 ml |
| Threads | G1/4" |
| Dimensions | 268.9 x 95 x 37.3 mm |
| Material | Acrylic, aluminum alloy |
| Lighting | 5V ARGB (3-pin), Barrow LRC 2.0 |
| Back mounting holes | M4 thread |
| Color | Black |
Notes
- AIDA64 is third-party software and is not included.
- The screen is fragile; Barrow warns not to press on it.
- Barrow sells the FBRE2 with a black, red or titanium gray front panel. This listing is the all-black version.
- Barrow notes that it may update the look or construction of the product without notice; the product you receive is the current version.
In the box
- 1x Barrowch Acrylic Reservoir with 8.8" Display Screen - Black
- 1x Screw pack
- 1x HDMI video cable (50 cm)
- 1x USB power cable
- 1x 5V ARGB adapter cable
- 1x Velcro mounting strip set
