XTOP

EK improved volute liquid cooling pump. Comes with functionally improved housing and mounting. More performance and easier handling than factory pumps.

XRES

EK improved volute liquid cooling pump with integrated reservoir. A combo unit (Pump + Res) for less hassle.

VRM

Voltage Regulation Module is a power delivery system of a computer component. Usually requires active cooling, especially on the modern high power graphics cards. See Mosfet.

Tubing

The hose through which the cooling medium (coolant) is transferred from one liquid cooling loop component to another. Comes in many sizes, colors and materials. See PVC and EPDM.

TIM

Thermal interface material or thermal grease. Used to improve thermal contact between water blocks and microprocessors.

Temp(s)

Short for temperature (i.e. “what are your temps?”)

Tarnishing

A term usually associated with copper and brass surfaces changing hue and turning dark. See Oxidation.

Static Pressure Fan

See Rad(iator) Fan.

Static Pressure

Pressure generated by the cooling fan at zero flow conditions. Liquid cooling radiators operate best when combined with high static pressure fans.

Standoff

A metallic threaded spacer used to prevent over tightening and subsequent damage to the computer hardware, mostly motherboards and graphics cards.