Fractal Design Kelvin T12, S24 and S36 Cooler Review

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Packaging

The packaging design for each of the coolers follows the same format with the image and name on the front and some basic information about the Kelvin series on the rear along with another image showing the bare radiator and pump. One side of the box shows a schematic of the pump and its notable components while the last edge gives the dimensions of the radiator and the contents of the selected box. Since each box within the range is pretty similar I won’t bore you images that are almost identical.

 Package contents – Kelvin T12

• Fractal Design Kelvin T12  pre-assembled Water Cooling Unit
• 2 Fractal Design Dynamic GP-12 PWM controlled fans
• Intel 775,1150,1155,1156,1366 mounting hardware (including back plate)
• Intel 2011,2011-v3 mounting hardware
• AMD AM2,AM2+,AM3,AM3+,FM1,FM2,FM2+ mounting hardware
• PWM splitter cable
• Low speed cable for pump (9V)
• Fractal Design Zero™ Thermal Paste, 1g Syringe
• Long and short radiator mounting screws
• User manual

Package contents – Kelvin S24

• Fractal Design Kelvin S24 pre-assembled Water Cooling Unit
• 2 Fractal Design Dynamic GP-12 PWM controlled fans
• Intel 775,1150,1155,1156,1366 mounting hardware (including back plate)
• Intel 2011,2011-v3 mounting hardware
• AMD AM2,AM2+,AM3,AM3+,FM1,FM2,FM2+ mounting hardware
• PWM splitter cable
• Low speed cable for pump (9V)
• Fractal Design Zero™ Thermal Paste, 1g Syringe
• Long and short radiator mounting screws
• User manual

Package Contents – Kelvin S36:

• Fractal Design Kelvin S36 pre-assembled Water Cooling Unit
• 3 Fractal Design Dynamic GP-12 PWM controlled fans
• Intel 775,1150,1155,1156,1366 mounting hardware (including back plate)
• Intel 2011, 2011-v3 mounting hardware
• AMD AM2,AM2+,AM3,AM3+,FM1,FM2,FM2+ mounting hardware
• PWM splitter cable
• Low speed cable for pump (9V)
• Fractal Design Zero™ Thermal Paste, 1g Syringe
• Long and short radiator mounting screws
• User manual

Opening the box we are greeted with formed card to hold each component in place securely and safely ensuring that it will reach you without damage no matter how rough the journey… well, within reason of course.

I should note that I have actually modified this box a little to allow the fans to stay attached to the radiator to make it easier for future testing, I’ve cut away a section below the radiator where the fans are currently sitting. Originally the fans were placed in the center space, but you should see that they were securely packed.

Now that we’re inside the box, let’s take a proper look at what we get for the money.