Intel® Active Thermal Solution TS13X
For Intel Core processor families with LGA2011 / 1366 / 1155 / 1156 / 1150 Socket
Intel’s TS13X sealed liquid cooling thermal solution gives the utmost in system cooling. This extreme performance liquid cooling solution is geared for enthusiast usage models, enabling the user to unleash the power of Intel’s most flexible overclocking1 platforms.
Designed for Optimized PerformanceIntel collaborated closely with Asetek*, a leader in liquid cooling solutions, to design an optimized liquid thermal solution. Based on Asetek*’s industry proven design, the TS13X has been further enhanced with a custom designed 120mmx25mm fan, a new higher efficiency cooler block, and a new heat exchanger, all to achieve a high level of thermal performance.
Maximum Heat DissipationThe Intel TS13X features a 150mm x 118mm x 37mm radiator, which provides greater cooling performance compared to standard 1” thick radiators due to its larger surface area. The Intel TS13X also features the latest in copper cold plate design using state-of-the-art ultra-efficient heat transferring microchannels. These new and improved microchannels are able to transfer heat from the CPU to the liquid more efficiently than previous generations of microchannel and pin fin cold plates. This improvement in cold plate design allows for superior heat transfer without increased pump noise or compromised reliability
Substantial FlowThe Intel TS13X features a low profile pump that delivers higher liquid flow compared to traditional liquid cooling pump solutions. The pump, cold plate, and water block are integrated which reduces the number of connections and further improves reliability. Close coupling of the pump and cold plate enables simultaneous optimization of these two critical components to provide a truly great performance. Furthermore, this low profile pump minimizes the height and weight burden that the cooling solution exerts on CPU sockets and motherboards. The pump’s low height improves access and airflow through the chassis, while the pumps low weight reduces the risk of shock damage to motherboards. In addition, the rubber tubes carry a 50,000-hour lifecycle and are easy to bend, allowing for easier tube routing and installation.
Multi-Socket SupportThe TS13X sealed liquid cooling system is compatible with LGA2011, LGA 1366, LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA 1150 which provides increased flexibility for the system builder.
Cool, Quiet, and StrikingAt equivalent acoustic levels and at full processor power (130W) the TS13X can achieve a 7°C cooler CPU core temperature compared to Intel’s highest performance air cooling thermal solution2. In addition, the TS13X runs 10dBA quieter than the high performance air cooling solution in performance mode. Finally yet importantly, blue LED lighting effects provides striking visual effects and highlight the presence of liquid cooling through chassis windows
Pros: Quiet, efficient, tough but flexible pipes, 4 pin PWM fan, long and short screws for attaching fans. CPU is remaining cool, under load, and there is little to no noise to be heard.
Cons: Included instructions lack detail. They are graphical only. Included fan was wired to rotate backwards. This is the first fan I have ever encountered that did this. The fan literally rotated in the wrong direction (counter to the blade design). All wiring was confirmed and replacement fans all would rotate properly. Included fan was installed correctly, it was just internally wired wrong.
Overall Review: I spent several hours investigating the fan issue. I've never seen a fan (especially a PWM 4 pin fan) that rotated backwards like this. I didn't initially notice the problem till I noticed hours after installation that no heat was leaving the back of the case. That's when I opened up the case and noticed the fan was pulling air through the radiator into the case. I installed the typical installation with the radiator mounted at the back of the case with the fan oriented to blow air through the radiator. The fan was oriented correctly (no spacers required in this orientation). The pump was wired properly to the motherboard and the fan properly to the pump. When replacing the included fan with another one (a Vortex fan), the replacement fan rotates correctly. The included fan was just somehow internally wired to spin backwards. Maybe a fluke, maybe a whole range of these fans were mis-manufactured. Installers should double check proper fan rotation as this can cause excessive heat buildup in your case. Attached video shows backwards fan rotation which is clearly a manufacturing flaw.