Alphacool NexXxos XT45 360mm Radiator Review

Technical specifications as listed by Alphacool:
Material internal: “Mostly copper”
Material casing: Side panels steel, threads brass, copper chambers
Color: Black
Dimensions (LxWxH):400x124x46mm
Connection threads: 6×1/4“
Mounting thread size: M3
Pressure tested: 1.5bar
Weight:1515g

Dimensions Measured on the radiator tested (retail unit):

Radiator Core Dimensions:

Finish and Features

Satin Black (Not full gloss but definitely not matte).

Fin spacing was quite uniform with a measured fin count of 12 FPI:

As with all Alphacool radiators, there is a protective plate to help prevent damage to the core from using wrong length screws when installing fans – there is 5mm of margin between the top of the thread and the protective plate. These are a great idea and a feature that more manufacturers should incorporate.

The ports options are excellent, having a choice of horizontal or vertical placement of fittings when installed in either orientation. Unlike the larger UT60, the XT45 did not have a bleeder port on the opposite end which is very handy for vertical installations.

Let’s see how it performs…