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: We wanted to build a bridge      :  Of course, that’s the whole   are made of copper in our NexXxoS
         AR between purely AIO and DIY      AR idea behind everything. It’s    radiators. That is the biggest and most
         users. Often, users are scared of the   why we’re already offering the first   important difference between us and all
         assembly and filling of a DIY system but   true AIO solution for graphics cards,   other brands worldwide.
         are generally interested in the topic. We   the Alphacool Eiswolf GPX-Pro. It
         want to give these users the opportunity   also includes a pump and has already   : Thanks for your time, Andreas!
         to enter the world of DIY water cooling   been optimized for graphics cards   Q Is there anything else you’d like
         in small steps. The Eisbaer was the start;   with HBM. Like always, we’ve used   readers to know about Alphacool’s
         our expandable GPU AIO Eiswolf was   normal G1/4-inch connectors, which is   Eisbaer cooler family?
         the second step. Now, we also offer pre-  especially important here since we also
         filled radiators. Further components are in   offer the Eiswolf without a radiator, just   :  We will be adding more
         the planning stages. This way, every user   like the Eisbaer. The pre-filled radiators   AR models to the Eisbaer family.
         can easily build a complete watercooling   we’ve already mentioned.   Next in line are additional radiator
         system without needing to come into                                   models, such as the simple 140mm
         contact with the water directly. That’s what   : Many of our readers are familiar   radiator and the mighty 420mm
         we want to see with our users: the gradual   Q with Alphacool radiators, but for   radiator.  We are also developing the
         assembly of a complete water-cooling   those who might not be, what can you tell   Eiswand (ice wall): an external radiator
         system where everything can be connected   us about the NexXxoS radiators that are   with a 360mm radiator, six fans, and
         easily with quick-lock connectors.  part of the Eisbaer coolers?      including the XP3 CPU waterblock,
                                                                               hoses, coolant, and of course the quick-
            : Do you plan to release additional   :  We are the only company   lock connectors. So the Eiswand can
         Q cooling parts at some point that   AR worldwide with real, full-    also be easily expanded with our new
         users can add to their Eisbaer coolers   copper radiators. Our competitors are   products. Or, it can be used as a stand-
         if they expand their systems or just   using zinc, steel, or brass for the water   alone CPU cooler in Quiet or Power
         want to extend liquid cooling to   channels or the pre-chambers. All   mode. Just wait and see, and thank you
         other components?                  parts that come in contact with water   for an enjoyable interview. ■





































         The Alphacool Eisbaer 360.



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