A Closer Look – X31
The X31 is a new model to the range, offering up a smaller 120mm radiator and a lower price tag. To achieve this, NZXT have included a more wallet friendly fan design, which doesn’t feature the same rubber fittings as the other two models.
It doesn’t feature sleeved cables, but they are still black so not to ruin the overall aesthetics.
The 120mm radiator is simply a scaled down X41, and visually there isn’t really any difference other than its size; you’ll even still find the same 16″ long tubing.
The pump and block are pretty much identical too. You’ll get the same high performance variable pump and dual fan connectors, but the back of the pump doesn’t feature the LED back lighting found in the X41 and X61.
This is using the new Asetek mounting kit that debuted with the H105, I love it. I wish I could buy extras to replace my existing Asetek-based AIO coolers.
Interesting, well written review!
Two minor points:
– the graphs would be so much easier to read if you would highlight the product(s) discussed in the current review
– some “Stock Delta Temps” are suspect, e.g. the result for the Enermax Liqtech 120 seems wrong