Details
A thick 480 mm radiator for four 120 mm fans, 48 mm deep. The Watercool HEATKILLER RAD 480-L Black is a mesh radiator with a brass pre-chamber and brass cooling channels, copper fins, black side panels and two G1/4 ports.
Properties
- Fans
- 4x 120 mm, M3 screws
- Size
- 518 x 120 x 48 mm
- Thickness
- 48 mm (L series)
- Ports
- 2x G1/4
- Material
- Brass pre-chamber and channels, copper fins
- Weight
- 1.74 kg
The HEATKILLER RAD series
The HEATKILLER RAD series is Watercool's line of mesh radiators. It comes in two strengths: the Small (S) RADs are 30 mm thick and the Large (L) RADs 48 mm, so this 480-L is the thick one. Watercool also names an optimized performance, compact dimensions and high-quality workmanship. The same L series in 240 mm is the HEATKILLER RAD 240-L Black.
Finishing and quality control in Germany
Watercool says that it and a well-known manufacturer from Asia, working in cooperation, have succeeded in creating a high-performance mesh radiator with a unique look. Those cooling cores are manufactured strictly in accordance with Watercool's specifications. The radiator housing is produced directly on Watercool's premises in Waren, which means that the assembly and quality control are ultimately performed in Germany.
High cooling performance over the entire speed range
Watercool's goal in the development was to produce competitive radiators with a wide performance range. Accordingly, Watercool says the HEATKILLER RAD provides a very good cooling performance with slow rotating fans, and that it scales very well with increasing speed. For maximum cooling performance you can of course also use it in push/pull mode, with fans on both sides.
The best raw materials in use
Only high quality raw materials are used as the basis for this radiator. The pre-chamber and the cooling channels are made of brass, and the cooling fins are made of copper. The side panels are laser-cut from 1 mm thick steel plates or stainless steel and subsequently brushed or powder-coated in black or white, depending on the finish; on this one they are powder-coated black. Front sides of brushed stainless steel significantly contribute to the exclusive look.
Easy integration into the cooling circuit
Integration into the cooling circuit is done through two standard G1/4 inch threads. The required connections are not included in the scope of delivery, so add two fittings for your tube. A small width of only 120 mm ensures a maximum of flexibility when you plan where it goes, and it takes standard 120 mm fans.
Technical data
| Dimensions | 518 x 120 x 48 mm |
| Weight | 1.74 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Connectors | 2 x G1/4 thread |
| Fan compatibility | 120 mm fans |
| Radiator mounting | M3 |
Notes
- Screws for the fans may not reach deeper than 5 mm into the radiator; longer screws might damage the pipes. The mounting material Watercool shows is M3x30 and M3x5 screws, 4 per fan.
- The side panels can be removed for maintenance.
- Watercool recommends demineralized or deionized (distilled) water with a suitable corrosion inhibitor as coolant.
In the box
- 1x HEATKILLER RAD 480-L BLACK
Watercool's assembly instructions cover the whole HEATKILLER RAD series, with the dimensions of every size and how to remove a side panel.
