Silverstone Tundra TD02-E CPU Cooler Review: An Affordable, Quieter 240mm AIO Option
Silverstone Technologies has made quite a career making cooling solutions for the PC DIY market. Their solutions are also quite often a unique alternative with out-of-the-box oriented ideas and far from having a “me too” design philosophy. With the all-in-one liquid cooling solution’s popularity, Silverstone also has thrown their hat in the ring with alternatives from the typical Asetek OEM solutions. An alternative that goes beyond just bundling a different high-RPM fan but having an end-user experience focused approach instead with a lineup that can find a home in ITX or ATX builds.
The Tundra TD02-E is a 240mm AIO solution that is part of Silverstone’s high-end line, marked by its “-E” designation in the name. Silverstone also offers -LITE coolers as entry level solutions and -SLIM coolers for those with stricter clearance requirements. The Tundra TD02-E replaces the original TD02 which was their first foray into AIO cooling solutions, now with a thinner radiator for better compatibility and rubberized hose for better versatility.
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Accessories include:
- 2x 120mm PWM fan
- 2x AMD mounting bar
- 1x Universal Intel/AMD backplate
- 1x 4-pin PWM fan splitter
- 1x 4-pin MOLEX to PWM fan connector
- 4x Intel LGA2011 standoffs
- 2x alternate plastic insulator for backplate
- 1x thermal interface material in tube form
- 4x spring-loaded locking nuts
- 4x metal backplate posts
- 4x insulating standoff posts
- 1x (4-pieces in total that peel off) AMD adhesive mounting insulation
- 8x short radiator mounting screws (for mounting rads directly to case)
- 8x long radiator mounting screws (for mounting rads through fan)
- 1x LGA775 backplate spacer
Specifications:
| Model No. | SST-TD02-E | |
| Water block | Dimension | 60mm (L) x 55mm (W) x 33.5mm (H) |
| Material | Copper base with nickel-plated aluminum unibody | |
| Pump | Motor speed | 2500±200RPM |
| Rated Voltage | 12V | |
| Rated Current | 0.28A | |
| Fan | Dimension | 120mm (L) x 120mm (W) x 25mm (D) |
| Speed | 1500~2500RPM | |
| Noise level | 18~35 dBA | |
| Rated Voltage | 12V | |
| Rated Current | 0.3A | |
| Max airflow | 92.5CFM | |
| Pressure | 3.5mm/H2O | |
| Connector | 4 Pin PWM | |
| Radiator | Dimension | 278mm (L) x 124mm (W) x 27mm (H) |
| Material | Aluminum | |
| Tube | Length | 310mm |
| Material | Rubber | |
| Application | Intel Socket LGA775/115X/1366/2011/2011-v3 AMD Socket AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2 |
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| Net Weight | 1501g | |
