Summary
Even if the time required was not short this time either, you always seem to catch someone cheating, or even two. And we also see that the OEM business is not always a completely clean business. Today’s test therefore once again showed very mixed results, so I would now like to compare the measured results per manufacturer and radiator in a table, as already known. The positive points are marked in green, yellow is for notes or areas for improvement and things marked in red (and bold) are technically a no-go for me.
Test results |
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Radicooler HRC360C 360 mm (AliExpress) |
Good soldering quality in the pre-chamber (tank) Rinsed well – Extremely leaded solder (prohibited) |
Richer-R Hydro X-Series XR 5 120 mm |
Well rinsed
– Extremely leaded solder (prohibited) – Incorrect material specifications (“copper”) – Threaded inserts made of brittle brass |
Magicool MC-RAD120G2 |
High soldering quality without rough oxide layers Material precisely identified Very good solder (pewter) Exact material specifications – Poorly rinsed – Average processing (coating) |
Magicool MC-RAD120G2 X-Flow |
High soldering quality without rough oxide layers Material precisely identified Very good solder (pewter) Exact material specifications – Poorly rinsed – Average processing (coating) |
Since today it is less about cooling performance than about the condition and the possible prognosis of long-term durability (also with regard to the influence of residues or corrosion on the coolant), my judgment may also contradict practical experience as long as the radiator has not been used for a long time.
The two inexpensive radiators from Magicool from online specialist retailers are almost a price tip, as they were largely free of criticism, apart from the flux residue. You can buy something like this, even cheaply, and it doesn’t always have to be premium, where often enough there is nothing else under the great facade. Of course, I can’t give a buying tip without a performance test, but you can hardly go wrong with the X-Flow from 26 euros.
The criticized radiator from “Richer-R”, i.e. the cheap OEM product from Magicool, should be taken off the market, this cooler is not RoHS compatible and is also far too expensive for the quality. Whether the dealer likes it or not, it is nothing more than a blatant violation of existing regulations. If you then look at all the places where I found the lead everywhere, I find it very difficult to believe that it was an accidental oversight. For better or worse, it was simply bought in cheaply to maximize profits.
The piece of misery that Radicooler sells as a radiator should be completely boycotted. Not only is it a forbidden collection of lead, but it’s also cheaply thrown together. The soldering quality is downright subterranean. Judging by its appearance and look, it is a lead-containing blender with a house ban, nothing else. So please don’t buy or import it!
Conclusion
I’m still disappointed, because the drama simply continues in the third part. Let’s see what other samples can be found, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned: lead is expensive too. Perhaps one of the readers or dealers still has various candidates left for the slaughterhouse. Then I’ll be happy to take care of it 😀
MagiCool Xflow Copper Radiator I (MC-RAD120G2X)
Lagernd | 26,90 €*Stand: 09.05.24 17:31 | |
lagernd | 31,94 €*Stand: 09.05.24 16:10 | |
Lager Lieferant: Sofort lieferbar, 2-4 Werktage | 33,48 €*Stand: 09.05.24 17:30 |
MagiCool 120 G2 Slim Radiator
Lagernd | 32,90 €*Stand: 09.05.24 17:31 | |
lagernd | 39,18 €*Stand: 09.05.24 16:10 | |
Lager Lieferant: Sofort lieferbar, 2-4 Werktage | 39,78 €*Stand: 09.05.24 17:30 |
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