MNPCTech Aluminium Radiator Grill
Introduction & Packaging
Published: 20th July 2009 | Source: MNPCTech | Price: $69.95 |
Introduction
Bill Owen, the guy behind MNPCTech, has been a professional modder for many years and has an impressive portfolio. Which includes the incredible Project: Phenom for AMD and more recently the Cooler Master Storm “digital camo” Scout. However, MNPCTech is known for its case modding accessories too. Here is what they say:
“I started Mnpctech.com in 2001. MNPCTech has modified computers into unique custom designs for clientele around the world. In 2002, MNPCTech expanded into design and manufacture of their own line of case modding accessories. In 2007, I was the first professional modder to be commissioned by computer processer giant, AMD. Later that year I recruited master painter Brad Galvin so MNPCTech could offer custom computer finishes rivalled by no other painter in the industry. At MNPCTech, warranties are voided and traditional thinking is always tossed out the window on a daily basis.”
Case modding has been a craze throughout the world; just take a look at our case modding section. This craze has attracted the attention of large and small companies alike. They all have one thing in common. They have been attempting to make modding accessories; some do a better job than others in making your mod stand out among the crowd. Most make plastic or acrylic accessories, MNPCTech pride themselves in their billet aluminium products. They have been making machined case feet and handles for many years, but by tossing out the traditional way of thinking. They more recently have released their fan grills and now radiator grills as well.
Bill was kind enough to send us one of the first of his brand new radiator grills, before they even hit the shelves. How will it compare to other radiator more traditional grills?
Packaging
I have had a good few MNPCTech products in my time as a modder, and there was no surprise when I received the grill in its very simplistic packaging. MNPCTech never over package anything. The grill itself is wrapped simply and effectively in a thick plastic which has been heat wrapped onto the grill. This was wrapped in a single sheet of brown paper to protect it from scratches. This is most definitely they greenest packaging I have ever seen in a product, even from the so called green companies.
Through the wrapping you can see a MNPCTech business card, show casing Project: Phenom, and of there is course also the grill. Which at first glance looked like it was badly scratched but on closer inspection it was the plastic wrapping giving off the illusion.
Also included are the 12 screws that are needed for installing the grill. Each grill is going to be supplied with 6-32 stainless steel socket head screws for attaching the grill the radiator with the fan in between. However our early model has 8-32 holes so we will be using pan head machine screws instead. These pan head screws will not be able to fit with the final grill. These screws are only 31mm long and therefore, you can only use the supplied screws with 25mm fans.
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You can purchase these rad grills, including Black anodized version through performance-pcs.com in the US
had to re read the review .. then it came across my mind the Card looks more expensive than the grill ...lol ...
But on another note.. a big one. Wont these restrict the air flow like hell and disturb the natural balance of the air flow. There must be a hit on the CFM out lay with these.
If not then wow ....
But on another note.. a big one. Wont these restrict the air flow like hell and disturb the natural balance of the air flow. There must be a hit on the CFM out lay with these.
If not then wow ....
Good review rather useful as i was lookin at a rad grill just another option, but I have to agree it does look rather restrictive :( does overclock3d hav anything to test cfm?
does overclock3d hav anything to test cfm?
In these credit crunch times we need to find a cheap solution. I think that CFM can be tested by seeing how long it takes to inflate a bin liner, and static pressure can be measured by using increasingly heavy GSM paper until it stops being lifted by the fan.
:D :bornleet:
In these credit crunch times we need to find a cheap solution. I think that CFM can be tested by seeing how long it takes to inflate a bin liner, and static pressure can be measured by using increasingly heavy GSM paper until it stops being lifted by the fan.
:D :bornleet:
Unfortunately we do not have any thing that can accurately measure CFM and therefore chose not too, however maybe something will have to be worked out...
I know. I was just being tongue-in-cheek.
Although, theoretically, using a fan to inflate something like a black bag and measuring how quickly it inflates could be, with some clever capacity/time math, a measure of how accurate the manu's figures are.
I reckon a Delta would win :P
Although, theoretically, using a fan to inflate something like a black bag and measuring how quickly it inflates could be, with some clever capacity/time math, a measure of how accurate the manu's figures are.
I reckon a Delta would win :P
To be honest if you going to do a review of such items then this is a enthusiast site and details like this is quite important relay.
Any one can make a CNC grill and retail it off. Its nothing special but to create a rad grill that not only looks good but performs well is another matter.
Astectics are good for modding but all so its important to get the right balance between astectics and performance.
I may be missing the point but when it comes to new and innovative ideas you need to look at both points and for that reason i don't think this item in it self deserves the points it got. Its seems a little one sided. Fan grill are two a penny but good fan grills are another matter completely.
Plus to add the price of the item is overly expensive its just not economically a viable option to most of your target market.
Any one can make a CNC grill and retail it off. Its nothing special but to create a rad grill that not only looks good but performs well is another matter.
Astectics are good for modding but all so its important to get the right balance between astectics and performance.
I may be missing the point but when it comes to new and innovative ideas you need to look at both points and for that reason i don't think this item in it self deserves the points it got. Its seems a little one sided. Fan grill are two a penny but good fan grills are another matter completely.
Plus to add the price of the item is overly expensive its just not economically a viable option to most of your target market.
In these credit crunch times we need to find a cheap solution. I think that CFM can be tested by seeing how long it takes to inflate a bin liner
Damn I shoulda copyrighted this idea when I had it. And they said I was mad!
Bit Tech blatantly steals VBs idea
They used it in last months Custom PC magazine too.. Tested 100 fans or so.
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Good review.