EK PE 360 Radiator Review

Push Performance – 3.5/5

The PE clearly favors a Push only fan setup.  Given that it’s a slimmer designed radiator this seems like the correct choice.  The PE does very well given it’s thickness.

Push/Pull Performance – 2.5/5

Amazingly the PE still turns in a respectable performance despite having such a slim core and being tuned for Push only.

Overall Thermal Performance – 3/5

The performance rating of 3 is arrived at from the Average performance Factor results for all the radiators in the test group. As a medium thick radiator with a thin core competing in an open class, the PE360’s overall performance rating was quite low.  However the score really has to be compared to it’s competition which comprises of similarly sized radiators.  Sadly for EK the slimmer HWLabs Nemesis GTS just beats it out while also beating it on size too.

Features & Quality – 3.5/5

The PE360 has just the basics and nothing more.  There are no alternative in/out port options and no bleeder/drain port.  The matte black finish is attractive and there is nothing to complain about the paint job.

The deep internal shrouds on both side are a winning inclusion, though I suspect required to get it up to acceptable performance levels. In any case, it’s a design feature that is a throwback to radiators of yesteryear and something more designs should considering to re-introduce.

The removable ends will be a feature that few buyers will appreciate, but it is an “almost” unique feature and will be appreciated by the painting modders.

Summary – 3/5

The EK Coolstream PE360 is an average performing medium thickness radiator which is well made and finished stylishly. The strong point is its thermal performance when used with in a push only setup.

Where to buy: $75 – PPCS