Bitspower Leviathan Slim 360mm Radiator Review

1. Introduction2. Technical Specifications3. Flow Rate Testing4. Thermal Testing5. Data Analysis6. Summary7. View All

Introduction

Bitspower Leviathan Slim 360mm Radiator Review

Welcome to another Extreme Rigs 360mm radiator review. Today we have another Slim 360mm radiator to put through it’s paces, this time it’s the Leviathan Slim 360 from Bitspower. The full model number is BP-NLS360-F2PB which very closely resembles a model from HWLabs, the NEMESIS-LS-360. Given that HWLabs has been conformed as the manufacturer we are not too surprised at the similarity between model numbers and hints that the Bitspower NLS360 is simply a re-brand of a HWLabs OEM radiator.

In this BP-NLS360 review we’ll be taking a close look at it’s construction, analyzing the performance data and comparing it’s results against the other 360mm radiators we have tested.

Firstly a big thanks to Performance PCs for providing the review sample of the Bitspower NLS360. The support offered by PPCs is greatly appreciated by Extreme Rigs and ultimately means you the reader can make more informed purchase decisions.

 

 

What’s in the Box?

The BP-NLS360 sample arrived in full retail packaging which is about as plain as it could be without being totally “brown box”.  The all black boxing is consistent with much of Bitspower’s water cooling range, so we aren’t too surprised by the outer retail sleeve design.

Made in Taiwan has us slightly bewildered given that HWLabs (the OEM) is located in the Philippines. Without any confirmation we conclude that Bitspower are supplied with complete HWLabs NEMESIS-LS-360 radiators and only the Bitspower logo is applied by Bitspower in Taiwan. The Bitspower site states that the radiator has a “High Durability Powder Coat in Black Color“, so it is hard to think of any way that Bitspower would be assembling the radiators themselves. Therefore based on our investigating and unconfirmed information, we believe the Made in Taiwan claim is at the very least quite misleading.

If we break down the model number we can be reasonable certain of all but one letter in the “code”

BP: Bitspower
N: Nemesis
L: Leviathan
S: Slim
360: 360mm
F: ?
2P: 2 Ports
B: Black

Removing the outer retail sleeve we find a sturdy shipping box which is sealed with tape that has Bitspower’s logo.
Flipping open the carton we find a very familiar 360mm radiator packaging layout. This is identical to HWLabs packaging and by now this comes as no surprise.

As mentioned in our HWLabs radiator reviews, we wish that there was a bubble wrap bag to protect from scuffs and scratches during transport, but we do like that the supplied accessories have their own compartment within the box to prevent damage to the core.

The supplied accessories are individually bagged and placed in the compartment at one end. Perfect!

 

Extent of delivery as listed by Bitspower:

Included :
Screws x 1 Set.

However our sample arrived with 2 sets of screws. The thread length of the longer set is 30mm, which differs from the regular 28mm length normally supplied with HWLabs radiators. We believe this is because the screw threads are recessed 2mm so although at first glance it looks like our previous complaints have been addressed, in fact, they have not.  More on that later.  The shorter screws measure in at 5mm.  

12 screws of each length are provided, so there are enough to possibly install the radiator with either Push OR Pull fans mounted to a case panel, BUT NOT Push/Pull. Notice the word “possibly” in that last sentence. Yes, unfortunately we have on our hands another radiator that has potential to not be installed with the supplied mounting hardware. This possibility is limited to a Push Only fan assembly as intake and depends on the thickness of your case panel or mounting bracket.

For a Push/Pull assembly you will need to acquire another set of longer screws. The actual length required is going to be determined by your case panel or mounting bracket thickness, and as discussed on the following Technical Specifications page, choosing screw lengths for the BP-NLS360 can be tricky and annoying.

Both sets of screws have M4 threads which we prefer over a M3 thread for radiators because it is coarser and (theoretically) able to hold more weight which is of more concern with the larger (and thicker) sized radiators.

 

Onwards to technical specifications!

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications and Features listed by Bitspower.

Thread: G1/4” x 2
Dimension (LxWxH):398x120x29.6MM
16 FPI 25 Micron Copper Fins

Features :
1. Easy to Install.
2. Cooling Performance is Optimized for Maximum.
3. Combine High Quality Copper Material.
4. High Durability Powder Coat in Black Color.
5. RoHS Compliant.

Feature 1. Easy to install, yes it should be!
Feature 2. We will see.

The following technical drawing of the BP-NLS360-F2PB is courtesy of Bitspower.From the Tech Drawing we notice that the BP-NLS360 is certainly compact in size for a 360mmm radiator. Having a length of just 398mm, width of 120mm and a thickness of ~30mm, it has one of the smallest footprints of any of 360mm radiators we have reviewed.

Dimensions Measured on the Radiator Tested:

Radiator Core Dimensions:

The 20mm thick core is based on a single row of 12 ~1.25mm thick tubes arranged in the standard 2 pass U-Flow configuration. The fin arrangement consists of split fins which have a 17 FPI count. This thin, medium dense core is highly unlikely to be a combination capable of outstanding performance but we have been wrong in our predictions before, so we’ll have to wait until analyzing the performance data to find out how correct our physical properties based prediction is.

The following picture is a reference which shows a typical U-Flow coolant flow path, where the coolant travels up all the tubes on one side (left in pic) of the rad and then returns down the other side. U-Flow is most easily recognized when the port end has 2 separate tanks. The BP-NLS360 almost fits this description as it’s port end tank is pressed with separate tank profiles, but has a plate fitted inside the tank end to separate the coolant flow path.

The split fins are spaced reasonably even between the tubes for a fin count such as this. Our sample had an average fin count between 17 and 18 FPI which is slightly higher than the specified 16 FPI.

 

Finish and Features

The black painted core of the BP-NLS360 is fitted with side panels which are stated to be powder coated. Unfortunately the material which is folded over to the face of the core is quite flexible and had a feeling of being somewhat flimsy.On a more positive note the black is a nice deep black, even though the lighting in some the photos make it appear lighter than it really is.

I am admittedly a fan of a matte black finish on radiators, and the BP-NLS360 finish really is as good as one could hope for, so it gets a big thumbs up for the black finish.

What I am not a fan of is logos in conspicuous places, especially when they are placed so that there is a 50/50 chance that it will be upside down when the component is installed. Along each of the side panels the Bitspower logo and name has been done with white lettering. At least it is reasonably small. 
The BP-NLS360 is equipped with just 2 G 1/4 ports in total, either of which can be used for inlet or outlet.
No alternative port options are fitted.

Unfortunately there is no dedicated fill/drain port on the return end either.

The port end tank section is quite short, helping to achieve the short overall length of the radiator. To accomplish this the ports have been placed as close to the edge as possible and along with the fans being positioned slightly forward, it means that even the largest fittings can be installed on the BP-NLS360.

Fittings with a diameter greater than ~20mm will protrude past the end of the radiator which may affect a very small minority of installation scenarios, but it’s probably a better option than not being able to install the larger fittings.

Screw protection plates are fitted under the M4 threaded mounting holes which are a great inclusion and the plates are definitely a feature we wish all manufacturers would incorporate.In the above photo the root cause of our main complaint about the BP-NLS360 can clearly be seen. The M4 threaded holes are recessed into the sheet material before the threads have been cut.
Effectively, this leaves only ~2mm between the thread and the screw protection plates, which is not very much room for excess screw thread when attaching a fan or installing directly to a case panel.

The standard 28mm HWLabs screws are just too short to be effective and the supplied 30mm screws are a fraction too long so they bottom out on the protection plate before securing a 25mm thick fan. A washer was required to securely fix the fan directly to the radiator.

If we start to think about varying case panel thicknesses, it’s easy to see why I noted earlier that the supplied screw set may not be suitable to mount an intake Push Only fan assembly, particularly on cases which have panels more than 2mm thick. Apart from perhaps acting as a guide for the screws which would indicate poor placement of the hole locations, we see no reason which the threaded holes on the radiator have been recessed. This is an issue which we believe needs to be addressed to make the radiator user friendly to install.

The 15mm fan spacing is perfect, however that does not mean we didn’t have trouble fitting fans to this radiator as you will see shortly.

As we have seen a few of radiators with poorly located fan mounting holes, we have started taking these measurements also to check that specs are being adhered to during manufacturing.

While the measurements taken were all within expectations, the “tabs” which the mounting holes are on were not exactly level. When attempting to attach a fan there was a great risk of cross threading the radiator mounting holes, so we found ourselves in a catch 22 situation, flatten out the tabs to avoid cross threading  which would in turn reduce the thread length clearance even further. An unfortunate dilemma indeed and in the end we left the tabs as they were and chanced chance cross threading a mounting hole or two.

We’ve seen this kind of thing before. It wasn’t acceptable then and it certainly is not acceptable now.

The BP-NLS360 is a slim, 2 port radiator with a medium to high fin count. The black finish is great but in general we were let down by issues with apparent design flaws and/or poor quality control.

 

Let’s see how it performs…

Flow Rate Testing

The Data

As all our testing for 360mm radiators are performed with the exact same equipment, using the exact same methods we have decided to (try and) keep each radiator’s pages uncluttered by posting our testing methodology, test set-ups and equipment used in a single location. To see exactly how the tests were carried out, details of the test set ups and equipment used, please head back to the RRU Test Setup page.

Restriction Test

It is generally agreed that radiators are one of, if not the least restrictive components in the water cooling loop. There are some exceptions however, so this must still be verified through testing:
The above photo is for referencing the restriction test bench The BP-NLS360 is not loaded so please disregard the data in the picture as it does not relate to the its test results.

Here is the raw data at the tested flow rates, displaying the measured Differential Pressure across the radiator as flow rate was increased.
The table numbers indicate that the BP-NLS360 is a high restriction radiator, very high even we suspect. Very few radiators have gotten the better of the Iwaki RD-30 pump and not being able to hit the maximum 3.5 GPM mark on the flow meter is quite some achievement for the radiator (in a bad way). Numbers in isolation however only tell half the story. By plotting against other components it more easily shows the whole story.

We use a HeatKiller 3.0 CPU block as the reference in this next plot for two reasons. Firstly there is little chance of the plot being cluttered by curves overlapping and secondly it gives a reference point against a fairly common loop component of average restriction.

As with all previous radiator restriction plots, we have limited the maximum flow rate displayed to 2.0 GPM as we suspect there are very few systems that operate above 2.0 GPM. For more information on how to read a restriction plot check out our guide.
Well we did say there are exceptions. Knowing that the BP-NLS-360 shares some DNA with the Nemesis GTS series from HWLabs, we weren’t exactly surprised to see such high restriction numbers. We don’t like it, but that’s the way these thin tubed, single row radiators are designed.

Given there was such a high restriction readings and a cross-over to boot, we thought why not display the full range of the test also.
This plots indicates the BP-NLS360 is a medium to high restriction loop component when compared to a CPU block of average restriction, but what about other radiators?

The next three plots show the restriction level at three different flow rates compared to the other Slim 360mm radiator that have been tested. We consider the chosen GPM rates to represent systems which have low, medium and high flow rates. Additionally, spoilered plots have been included which show the comparisons against all the 360mm radiators.

Finally lets now take a look at where the BP-NLS360 fits in relation to all the radiators we have tested. For this plot, only results for 1.0 GPM have been used for the comparison.

When put into context with all the radiators at 1.0 gpm, the BP-NLS360 fits our criteria for a very high restriction radiator. This means consideration for pump power is advised if intending to run more than one of these radiators in your loop.
Onwards to Thermal Performance!

Thermal Testing

The Thermal Data
Moving on from the restriction bench the BP-NLS360 was loaded into the thermal chamber for a series of 12 tests – consisting of 3 flow rates for Push/Pull and a single flow rate for Push Only, each having 3 different fan rpm speeds tested.

Below is the final data results gathered from at least 5 data logging runs at each flow rate and fan rpm combination. The most stable 15 minute period from each logging run was used and then averaged with the other runs to obtain the data for the table below. A total of 16 temperature sensors were used in the thermal test chamber (8 air in, 2 air out, 3 water in, 3 water out) each take a reading every second and logged via a CrystalFontz unit. The data in the table below is the averaged results of the logging runs which has then been used to create all the plots and tables there-after.

A performance metric of critical importance is the delta between the warm coolant temperature and the cool ambient air temperature going into the radiator. Given that the system is well insulated, in equilibrium and we know the heat input to the system then we can also calculate some other very important numbers. The most useful for the end user is the amount of power being dissipating from the coolant during it’s pass through the radiator. That amount is what we refer to as Cooling Ability and is typically displayed with 1°C or 10°C Delta T as a reference point. The latter being more useful and is a good target for users to aim for when testing their loop. This W/10DT or W/10ΔT is the calculation used for our thermal performance assessments and comparisons.

Let’s take a look at the Delta T results from the tests, firstly plotted with extrapolation and followed by a bar chart. Note that the extrapolation of the curve is much more sensitive to error than in the tested range.

I was not too concerned about the actual delta numbers in the test rig, but instead the trend pattern. As we should expect, the deltas come down significantly as the fan speed is increased.

Delta T results (as above) are not always helpful when thinking about how many radiators you would need to cool your system. Instead it’s more useful to know the metric of W/Delta C. This metric is plotted below. It tells us how many Watts are dissipated by the radiator when the coolant rises 10C above ambient temperatures (W/10ΔT).

Of interest is the lack of any significant separation between the performance of each flow rate at the tested fan speeds. This indicates the BP-NLS360 is tuned for low flow rates and increasing the flow rate yields only small performance increases.

This same data can now be plotted on a chart so that an end user can interpolate their own fan speed. Note again that the extrapolation of the curve is much more sensitive to error than in between the tested range.

Let’s exclude the push data for now and come back to it:

This plot clearly shows that flow rate has little impact on the BP-NLS360’s potential performance, particularly above 1.0 GPM.

If we now come back to the Push Only data it’s good to compare the Push to Push/Pull data in an “apples to apples” fashion by only looking at the 1GPM data:

The average difference between Push Only and Push/Pull results at the same fan speed was ~8%, and ranged from ~12.5% at 750 rpm to ~5% at 1850 rpm. This small variance with high fan speeds falls in line with expectations as a slim core is able to operate very efficiently with a single set of high speed fans.

 

Now let’s analyze that data some more…

Data Analysis

This first table shows the BP-NLS360’s W/10ΔT numbers in a quick glance chart format.Using this data we can effectively show percentage gains/losses relative to a reference point. It’s an interesting way to show gains/losses while changing a variable.

So, let’s focus on 1300 RPM as our reference and see how much gain or loss in performance we get by changing fan speed up and down.
In our Tuning Table for Flow Rate Variance with 1.0 GPM as a reference point, we again see little variance between results when changing flow rates at the same fan speed.

The next three tables have specific reference points set for gain and loss comparison.

1.0 GPM @ 1300 RPM reference point.
0.5 GPM @ 750 RPM reference point.

1.5 GPM @ 1850 RPM reference point.

So from the data above we’re getting a good idea of how the BP-NLS360 radiator performs relative to itself. But there is a large selection of 360mm radiator models to choose from, so let’s put the BP-NLS360’s results into some comparison charts.

As with our previous Slim 360mm radiator reviews, we’ll only comment and score on comparisons made against other Slim 360s. For those interested we’ll also make available the data against all the 360mm models, but they will be spoilered and not commented on.

There is a LOT of data which make up our charts and previously we have not published all of it. After receiving requests for certain data to be included we’ve decided to now include even more plots. Aware that we are at data saturation point and are at risk of the page becoming information overkill – we’ll try and keep things somewhat simplified by applying spoilers on some plots from now on. All the data will still be available, just means a few extra click for those who wish to analyze everything.

Push Only Data vs Competition

Focusing on the Push Only results for now, we’ll get to the Push/Pull data later.

Let’s start with 750 RPM and see how the BP-NLS360 compares.

The BP-NLS360 finished mid-pack of the slim 360mm radiators tested in Push Only at 750 RPM. The clear winner was ~13% ahead at this data point.

Now let’s look at 1300 rpm:

For Push Only 1300 the middle of the ranking table again has tightly grouped results. This is to be expected I suppose given the performance limitations of a slim core which they are all equipped with.

Now 1850 rpm Push Only:

At 1850 rpm the BP-NLS360 drops a few ranking positions and we see a bit more separation between the contenders as subtle variations of each design show their strengths and weaknesses.

While not a stand out performer In Push Only, the BP-NLS360 did produce a solid enough data set with results that were competitive with the majority of the field at each fan speed.

 

Let’s find out how the BP-NLS360 performs with Push/Pull fans.

Push/Pull Data vs. Competition

For Push/Pull comparisons we display the plot and comment on the averaged results at each fan speed for the Slim 360mm radiators only. Individual ranking plots for each flow rate / fan speed are spoilered as are averaged results against all 360mm radiators.

Firstly the 750 rpm:

The BP-NLS360 lands in 3rd last position with a low speed Push/Pull fan assembly. There were two clear winners while the rest including the BP-NLS360 had very close results. The difference between 3rd and the BP-NLS360 for the averaged results was only ~2%.

Let’s move to 1300 rpm:

At 1300 rpm Push/Pull the BP-NLS360’s ranking drops and we now see more separation between the results. The Bitspower is now ~13% behind the best performer at this data point.

Now 1850 rpm:

1850 rpm Push/Pull is possibly the most unlikely installation scenario for the BP-NLS360. It’s a set-up which  we would not recommend using for Slim radiators. The benefits of Push/Pull on a slim rad aren’t great enough to warrant the extra space required, this is especially true as the fan speeds get higher. If you have 80mm of space available (slim rad + 2 fans) we would advise investigating a thicker radiator with a Push Only fan assembly. As in the Push/Pull 1300, the BP-NLS360 finished near the bottom the the group.

Let’s now combine the Push Only and Push/Pull results for our slim 360mm radiators at 1.0 GPM for each fan speed so we see both sets of results on the same plot. Sometimes these combined plots show up some points of interest, however they are long, so again a spoiler has been used.

 

From all the test results we created “Average Performance Factor” charts for both Push and Push/Pull. We then made a combined plot of the average called the “Master Performance Factor”. The radiator with the best cooling ability (W/10ΔT) at each rpm was awarded a score of 100. Each other radiators W/10ΔT result was scored as percentage of the top performer.

This way of looking at the comparison takes away any advantages that a radiator may have at higher or lower fan speeds and looks at an overall average. While this appears fair it does tend to favor those radiators that are all-rounders and those radiators which do very well at high RPM. Most users should be more focused on their specific use case.

Here are the BP-NLS360’s percentage scores at each data point:

This table confirms that the BP-NLS360 was not one of the stronger performers. As the fan speeds increase the best performing radiator pulled further ahead.

As these percentage scores are relative to the best performer at each data point, we again advise readers to cross reference specifications and results for each radiator and keep in mind your intended fan assembly and operating speed.

The percentage numbers in the table above offer another way of looking at the BP-NLS360’s results. But for our scoring system we need a way to reduce the categories while retaining the data. To do this we average the results for each fan assembly type giving us Averaged Performance Factors. We calculate this for Push Only, Push/Pull and finally an average of everything.

Firstly – the Push Only APF:

With an 89.9 % Averaged Push Only result the BP-NLS360 is the right in the middle of a closely grouped pack of 8 slim radiators, while one was clearly stronger than the rest, and one was much weaker.

Now the Push/Pull APF:

In the Push/Pull APF the BP-NLS360 dropped down in the rankings to 2nd last as we saw more separation between results.

Finally for thermal performance we created the Master Performance Factor which is calculated from the averaged results of all the Push Only and Push/Pull thermal tests, at all fan speeds and flow rates.

The MPF result of 88.4 and low ranking is mostly to do with the BP-NLS360’s below averaged Push/Pull performance results. As Push/Pull is not a recommended fan set-up for a slim radiator, this is the probably performance chart of least significance, although it makes up a very large part of the scoring system. As all the radiators are scored on the same system we do believe the scoring system remains fair.

Space Efficiency

The BP-NLS360’s space efficiency vs. performance might be a breath of fresh air as thinner rads almost always produce better results here than their thicker counterparts. When isolating just the slim radiators, actual difference appears more than it is because in reality all slim radiators including the BP-NLS360 use the space very efficiently.

We have used the Average Performance Factor results from the charts above to compile two plots which shows us how it compares to the other rads in terms of performance Vs. space taken.

Firstly is radiator thickness Vs. APF.

Here the combined APF (MPF) scores were divided by the only radiator thickness, with the highest (most space efficient) issued a score of 100. Each of the other radiators results was converted to a percentage of the most space efficient radiator’s score.

Note that part of the Leviathan’s space efficiency is also it’s narrow width which isn’t included in this metric.

The results end almost in order of thinnest to thickest. This is particularly true when comparing to all radiators and not just slim results.

Next we took the APF results for Push/Pull and divided it by the total thickness including the fans and applied the same scoring system. For the Push Only we used the Push Only Vs Push/Pull comparative results and applied the same scoring system when compared against the Push/Pull.

The rankings are ordered for Push Only as that is the most efficient fan assembly and each radiator’s Push/Pull result are placed un-ordered, just below it’s ranked Push Only score.

This plot is likely the most useful for readers of the 2 plots for space efficiency even though it is harder to decipher, especially the Push/Pull rankings. With fan thickness factored in the BP-NLS360 finishes 4th for Push Only but it’s 73.4 Push/Pull result is the worst of the group.

 

Value Factor

While our APF’s are still fresh in mind, let’s now look at some performance results vs radiator price to show which of the 360mm radiators might offer the best bang for your buck. Each radiator’s combined APF (MPF) scores were divided by the radiator cost and again we applied our scoring system of percentage Vs. the best performer of the category.

The BP-NLS360’s Value Factor turns out to be very low. This is due to the Bitspower Leviathan Slim 360 being the most expensive radiator of the Slim 360mm test group combined with it’s weak overall performance.

Next Up – Summary!

Summary

Thermal Performance

Thermal Performance scores are derived from the relevant Performance Factor scores. We set this scale with 75% and below as the 0 mark, with each 2.5% increase from 75% in relative performance adding 0.5 to the awarded performance score.

Note: Our test group of 10 slim 360mm radiators range in thickness from 25mm to 34mm with core density ranging from 13 FPI to 30 FPI. This greatly differing array of samples means that the better performing radiators will often make the weaker performer’s scores appear worse. This is an unavoidable side effect of the scoring system and we again advise readers to focus on radiators which are suitable for the specific case scenario. Depending on the amount of variance in the results, this could end up with misleading scores based on the comparative performance.

Push Only Thermal Performance

• 3.0/5
  

The BP-NLS360’s Push Only APF result of 89.9% translated into a performance score of 3.0/5. It’s 20mm thick, 17 FPI core produced an average overall result having it’s best comparison at 1300 RPM.

Push/Pull Thermal Performance

• 2.5/5
  

The Push/Pull APF result of 87.0 translated into a thermal performance score of 2.5 out of 5. The BP-NLS360 performed weaker than most of the competition with a Push/Pull fan assembly. This fan set-up is not what the radiator was designed for and so while the data is published for evaluation, Push/Pull is not recommended for this radiator.

Overall Thermal Performance

• 3.0/5
  

The Master Performance score of 88.4 generated a 3 out of 5 score for overall thermal performance. While it’s score of 3 is seemingly average, 88.4 was the 2nd worst of the 10 slim radiators in the test group.

Performance is not the be all and end all factor in making a purchase decision, though for many it is high on the selection criteria.

 

Features & Quality – 2/5

The BP-NLS360 is a back to basics, slim and narrow 360mm radiator with just 2 ports. It has the mandatory inlet and outlet ports but offers no additional port options which is important to builders of custom loops nowadays. The ports locations are sensibly positioned (considering the short overall length of the radiator) so that large fittings can be used without conflicting with fan positioning.

The deep matte black finish on our review sample was excellent and blemish free. Screw protection plates are fitted under the attachment hole which we always like to see, however the actual mounting holes are recessed which meant that the screw clearance between the holes and protection plate was very short. This meant that the provided 30mm screws required washers when attaching standard 25mm thick fans and leaves a great deal of doubt that the provided screws will be usable for a Push Only intake fan installation.

The 17 FPI split fin core is geared towards a medium fan speed set-up while it’s thin tube array which was highly restrictive offered similar performance at all flow rates.

The very high restriction level of the BP-NLS360 should be taken into consideration when assessing pump power requirements for you loop, especially if considering using more than one of the BP-NLS series radiator.

Summary – 2.5/5

The BP-NLS360-F2PB proved to be an average performer with a Push Only fan assembly but as expected did not perform so well in Push/Pull. It is best suited for medium speed fans due to it’s thin core and medium density split fin array.  It should also be remembered that this is not just a slim radiator, but also a narrow one that might fit in some locations that other slim radiators would not.  Our only other narrow radiator in the group is EK’s SE and thermally that performed far worse, so while the thermal performance seems average, in reality for the total size it is above average.

The finish was great, yet the side panels were a little flimsy and the recessed screw holes are a major roadblock for an easy installation

The performance and minor design/manufacture issues we can deal with, after all the BP-NLS360 is a re-brand from another company and for those those concerns Bitspower are not entirely to blame. Our biggest concern with the BP-NLS360 is that it is a re-brand, with nothing new or different to entice potential buyers, and yet a Bitspower brand tariff has been applied. The Bitspower branded version reviewed costs $30 more than the unbranded version. We think this is simply too much to be acceptable, and for this reason alone we can not recommend this radiator.

When the price falls in line with the competition, the BP-NLS360-F2PB may be a more attractive slim 360mm radiator option. In the mean time, it is only really for the hard-core Bitspower fan boys (and girls) only because there are certainly better options available for features, performance and price.

 

Where to buy:

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