XSPC EX 360 Radiator Review

Summary

Thermal Performance

Thermal Performance scores are derived from the relevant Performance Factor scores. We set this scale with 72.5% and below as the 0 mark, with each 2.5% increase from 72.5% in relative performance adding 0.5 to the awarded performance score.

The Bold Scores are based on performance comparisons of only the slim 360mm Rads. On the second line is the score which is generated against all the 360mm rads from the complete round up.

Push Only Thermal Performance

• 3.5/5 – Slims Only 360mm rads.
• 1.6/5 – all 360mm rads

The EX 360’s Push Only thermal performance was good with out being exceptional. Its 89.0 comparative performance factor score equated to a Push only score of 3.0

Push/Pull Thermal Performance

• 4.0/5 – Slims Only 360mm rads.
  
• 1.4/5 – all 360mm rads

Another category, and this time we have solid performance from the EX 360. With a Performance Factor Score of 90.4 the EX gets a 4.0/5 for Push Pull Performance. Unfortunately, many users will not have room for Push/Pull fans if they are looking at slim rads.

Overall Thermal Performance

• 3.0/5 – Slims Only 360mm rads.
  
• 1.5/5 – all 360mm rads

With decent Push Only and Push/Pull results the ST30 generated a 89.7 Master Performance Factor score means that 3.0/5 score is the end result.

The XSPC EX360’s results were average across the board in our comparisons, so it seems fitting that a score of 3.0 was generated for it’s performance result. luckily it wasn’t the worst performer in the test, however it doesn’t make a strong case for itself under any test conditions.

The restriction level was medium, so installing multiple EX360’s in a loop will not have a major impact on flow rates.

Note: The EX360 sample tested was in very good used condition and has been modified by having two extra ports fitted to the tank. I do not think this modification affected its performance result in any way at all but it’s worth mentioning.

Features & Quality -3/5

The matte black finish on the EX360 is great and has stood up to some abuse in the workshop during modding and while fitted into a couple of running systems.

The core is ultra-thin at 16mm, the thinnest of the test group. I believe XSPC maximized the core’s performance potential by having deep internal shrouds on each side. The EX360 has just the 1 pair of ports so the end user has no options for fill/bleeder ports.

It has a dense core structure (18F FPI) so you can expect some regular maintenance to remove dust accumulation to keep the rad performing as well as possible.

Summary – 3.0/5

The EX360 from XSPC is an EOL rad, having been replaced by the AX series slim rads. At the time it’s largest assets were it’s slim design and it’s low price.  However there are better performing and cheaper slim radiators out there.

Where to buy: $60 – PPCS