Here you see a few profile shots of the EXOS. Notice the high quality finish. There are also two metal handles that make moving the EXOS around easier, but they also enhance the overall looks of the unit. When you first lay eyes on the EXOS, quality is the first thing that comes to mind. This baby is an obvious professional job, not some back yard mechanic box held together with zip ties and hot glue.

     When I first wrote this review, I rambled on for about two pages on how to install the EXOS. But once I thought about it, the less a "how to" guide was necessary. You see, water cooling is something that only an experience hardware buff should attempt. You just don't run out to the store and buy a water cooling kit for little Johnny, nor would you buy one for your Grandmother. A water cooling kit is something you buy yourself once you have hit the limitations of conventional cooling and overclocking. By then, you have the experience necessary to install such a kit. This subject has led me to writing a "warning" for those who think they need play with extreme cooling. Fittingly, I have called it "No Newbies!".

No newbies! A rant dedicated to those who have to ask "How do I do this?"

     I don't want to insult those of you who are new to hardware and overclocking, but over the years I have seen people make stupid mistakes that were extremely costly. Most of these mistakes are made by people who were new to the dark world of overclocking and extreme cooling. The point is, If you don't understand the directions in the User's Manual or if you have any doubt as to whether or not you have the skills it takes to install such a system, don't buy it. Water cooling is not for the newbie, I honestly mean that. If you have no idea what your are doing when it comes to extreme cooling and are not willing to accept the consequences of your actions, then I suggest you do not even consider purchasing such a cooler. If you have already bought one, take it back. Seriously, you will be better off leaving your system alone. I can't count how many people have written in saying they fried their computer because they had no clue as to what they were doing. If you have to email me asking for help, I'm going to reply with three words; "TAKE IT BACK". The newbie has no business playing around with water and electronics. Sure, we were all newbies once, but water cooling is dangerous and the consequences of screwing up are very high. Bottom line - the average user who knows very little about hardware and extreme cooling has no business playing around with water cooling. However, if you are a responsible and experienced hardware guru, then the rewards of water cooling are unbeatable! Enough said...

     Now let's take a look at how the EXOS is installed and serviced.