Swiftech H220 LCS All-In-One Water Cooler Review

Culbrelai · 01-23-13, 06:39 PM

Nice review, little skeptical about the product though.

Isn't the point of an AIO coolers no maintenence? Considering air coolers match most AIOs... they need all of the advantages they can get.

Ehh... pass.

ivanlabrie · 01-23-13, 06:44 PM

It's a custom loop, pre built...the right way, with top notch components for a sleek price.
What's not to like? I guess you just don't like WC...

Culbrelai · 01-23-13, 06:51 PM

I suppose it would be good for a little starter cuztom loop, but they don't seem difficult, from what I gather you need a place for the water to go, a place to cool the water (radiators), a thing to push the water, and interfaces between your loop and the components you want to cool. Perhaps expertise is key here. Warranties... Eh.

Bobnova · 01-23-13, 06:53 PM

Yes, a very solid review indeed.

Thanks for taking the thing apart by the way, I love seeing the innards

ivanlabrie · 01-23-13, 07:37 PM

That was the best part, I agree

I.M.O.G. · 01-23-13, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert17

How long before the rest of the AIO marketeers take a mulligan and start to kick out some more versatle units? Can't let Swiftech hang out there with this unit too long by it's lonesome.

Possibly soon. The Cooler Master Eisberg Prestige was announced last year, but hasn't seen the light of day yet as far as I'm aware:

http://event.coolermaster.com/Eisberg/radiator.html

It says its expandable as well.

Bobnova · 01-23-13, 09:47 PM

They had it on display at the CM suite: Funkykit's Tour of CoolerMaster at CES2013. (I write for Funkykit as well as OCF)
The Eisburg will be available as a 120mm, 240mm, or block/pump/res only. The block/pump/res are all integrated and have a visible flow indicator and window as well.

Fully upgradable etc. etc. etc.
We (FK) have requested samples, more news on that when I have it.

In any event, the era of sealed untouchable AIO is drawing to a close, and at least two companies are putting out modable flavors.

Do note that the CM Seidan (or whatever it is) has a fill port! That's a first for AIO, and very very nice if you're modding one.

SupaMonkey · 01-23-13, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Culbrelai

Nice review, little skeptical about the product though.

Isn't the point of an AIO coolers no maintenence? Considering air coolers match most AIOs... they need all of the advantages they can get.

Ehh... pass.

Nice review.

I was wondering similar though. Do you need to regularly drain and replace the fluid with this unit?

I.M.O.G. · 01-23-13, 10:09 PM

You don't need to regularly drain and replace it. I think the product material warranties it for a year without any interaction, but they said it would probably be fine for a few years without touching it and the warranty would be on the extreme safe side. The fluid will slowly evaporate due to the tubing used though, and it will need topped off over time.

Culbrelai · 01-23-13, 11:10 PM

Quote:

You don't need to regularly drain and replace it. I think the product material warranties it for a year without any interaction, but they said it would probably be fine for a few years without touching it and the warranty would be on the extreme safe side. The fluid will slowly evaporate due to the tubing used though, and it will need topped off over time.

Oooohhhh

That's different then.

This is suddenly a cooler cooler.

Hopefully some competition will light a fire under the ass of Corsair & other computer brands that have turned into Apple's spawn, releasing already aged products as new (Looking at you, H90 and H110)

grouchon · 01-24-13, 01:22 AM

Hi guys, very good job on this review, especially given the quick turnaround time! We are glad you liked the unit.

The only remark I'd make is about not using our thermal compound (which we urge customers to use in our installation guide).

Thermal compound is an integral part of the product offering, and our new TIM Mate 2 truly works well. In fact this is the next product for release as soon as I come back from my trip, and I invite you guys to use it and abuse it, you will be pleased, I guarantee it.

Cheers

Gabe

SupaMonkey · 01-24-13, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by I.M.O.G.

You don't need to regularly drain and replace it. I think the product material warranties it for a year without any interaction, but they said it would probably be fine for a few years without touching it and the warranty would be on the extreme safe side. The fluid will slowly evaporate due to the tubing used though, and it will need topped off over time.

So no need to worry about algae then? How are they doing that? It must be some proper don't pour it down the sink stuff.

I.M.O.G. · 01-24-13, 05:46 AM

90/10 water/hydrx

Bobnova · 01-24-13, 09:18 AM

Black tubes, black rad, black pump, no light = no algae.

Send me a TIM Mate 2 and I'll use/abuse it

briansun1 · 02-19-13, 05:32 PM

Are the fans on the H220 tha same as these?

briansun1 · 02-19-13, 05:38 PM

I also wish they that they will sell this in white or red. as the black dose not do with my case well imho

Now I want to see this thing compared to the other swiftech kits.

Mindrot · 02-19-13, 05:39 PM

Looks like a great unit. I plan on getting one eventually. Will customize the tubing of course.

briansun1 · 02-19-13, 05:45 PM

me too ^^ unless they come out with white or red tubing options

Mindrot · 02-19-13, 05:49 PM

Easily changeable im sure

ivanlabrie · 02-19-13, 05:55 PM

The tubing and fittings might be complicated, you might have to read a few of the threads where Swiftech reps give answers such as the ocn and xs h220 threads. Search those or ask there. Not sure any Swiftech reps or Gabe himself lurk this thread atm.

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Culbrelai Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA	Nice review, little skeptical about the product though. Isn't the point of an AIO coolers no maintenence? Considering air coolers match most AIOs... they need all of the advantages they can get. Ehh... pass. __________________ Current: PowerBragger 10,000 Case: CM Cosmos II MoBo: EVGA SR-2 CPUs: 2x Xeon E5620 @ 3.51GHz 24/7 Cooling: 2x CM 212 EVO (both in Push/Pull) PSU: Corsair AX1200 RAM: 24GB Corsair XMS3 1333mhz -OC'ed to 1600mhz GFX: Zotac GTX 670 4GB Monitor: ASUS VE248H @ 1080p, 60hz, 2ms response HDD: 2TB WD Caviar Black OS drive, with 1TB & 400GB drives additionally. And how come the long haired nvidia guy hasnt burst in yet like the coolaid guy in family guy? "OH YEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!"
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01-23-13, 06:44 PM	#22
ivanlabrie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina	It's a custom loop, pre built...the right way, with top notch components for a sleek price. What's not to like? I guess you just don't like WC... __________________ "What it can take scales inversely with how much you want it to not die." Bobnova
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01-23-13, 06:51 PM	#23
Culbrelai Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA	I suppose it would be good for a little starter cuztom loop, but they don't seem difficult, from what I gather you need a place for the water to go, a place to cool the water (radiators), a thing to push the water, and interfaces between your loop and the components you want to cool. Perhaps expertise is key here. Warranties... Eh. __________________ Current: PowerBragger 10,000 Case: CM Cosmos II MoBo: EVGA SR-2 CPUs: 2x Xeon E5620 @ 3.51GHz 24/7 Cooling: 2x CM 212 EVO (both in Push/Pull) PSU: Corsair AX1200 RAM: 24GB Corsair XMS3 1333mhz -OC'ed to 1600mhz GFX: Zotac GTX 670 4GB Monitor: ASUS VE248H @ 1080p, 60hz, 2ms response HDD: 2TB WD Caviar Black OS drive, with 1TB & 400GB drives additionally. And how come the long haired nvidia guy hasnt burst in yet like the coolaid guy in family guy? "OH YEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!"
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01-23-13, 06:53 PM	#24
Bobnova Air Superiority Senior Member Benching Team Leader Join Date: May 2009 Location: Humboldt	Yes, a very solid review indeed. Thanks for taking the thing apart by the way, I love seeing the innards __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Einstein (maybe) How to check your PSU with a multimeter. 17bXw5t51rEBXGavJFMJsC8g7HQgThUGc7 Heatware.
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01-23-13, 09:47 PM	#27
Bobnova Air Superiority Senior Member Benching Team Leader Join Date: May 2009 Location: Humboldt	They had it on display at the CM suite: Funkykit's Tour of CoolerMaster at CES2013. (I write for Funkykit as well as OCF) The Eisburg will be available as a 120mm, 240mm, or block/pump/res only. The block/pump/res are all integrated and have a visible flow indicator and window as well. Fully upgradable etc. etc. etc. We (FK) have requested samples, more news on that when I have it. In any event, the era of sealed untouchable AIO is drawing to a close, and at least two companies are putting out modable flavors. Do note that the CM Seidan (or whatever it is) has a fill port! That's a first for AIO, and very very nice if you're modding one. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Einstein (maybe) How to check your PSU with a multimeter. 17bXw5t51rEBXGavJFMJsC8g7HQgThUGc7 Heatware.
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I.M.O.G. Glorious Leader Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rootstown, OH	You don't need to regularly drain and replace it. I think the product material warranties it for a year without any interaction, but they said it would probably be fine for a few years without touching it and the warranty would be on the extreme safe side. The fluid will slowly evaporate due to the tubing used though, and it will need topped off over time. __________________ The OC Forums Way We are a team. We are a community. We are a fellowship made strong by mutual respect and shared dedication to the task of enriching all who come here. The OC Forums Thank You Thread Put your computer to work for our OC Forum Teams! Try out our POST TEMPLATES, they save you time answering common questions! I spend half my money on CPUs, GPUs, and Liquid Nitrogen. The other half I waste.
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01-24-13, 01:22 AM	#31
grouchon Swiftech Owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Long beach	Hi guys, very good job on this review, especially given the quick turnaround time! We are glad you liked the unit. The only remark I'd make is about not using our thermal compound (which we urge customers to use in our installation guide). Thermal compound is an integral part of the product offering, and our new TIM Mate 2 truly works well. In fact this is the next product for release as soon as I come back from my trip, and I invite you guys to use it and abuse it, you will be pleased, I guarantee it. Cheers Gabe __________________ Swiftech Chairman & CEO
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01-24-13, 05:46 AM	#33
I.M.O.G. Glorious Leader Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rootstown, OH	90/10 water/hydrx
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01-24-13, 09:18 AM	#34
Bobnova Air Superiority Senior Member Benching Team Leader Join Date: May 2009 Location: Humboldt	Black tubes, black rad, black pump, no light = no algae. Send me a TIM Mate 2 and I'll use/abuse it __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Einstein (maybe) How to check your PSU with a multimeter. 17bXw5t51rEBXGavJFMJsC8g7HQgThUGc7 Heatware.
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02-19-13, 05:32 PM	#35
briansun1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: on your window sill staring at you	Are the fans on the H220 tha same as these? __________________ Seagate 1tb hard drive ASUS Maximus V Gene Intel Ivy Bridge 3570K Kingston HyperX 3K SSD SAMSUNG 8GB 240-pin DDR3 1600 SILVERSTONE Strider Plus 500W 80PLUS BRONZE Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz DOUBLE DISSIPATION EDITION "forget this, forget everything. logic didn't just go out the window, it went off a cliff." - Troy Jackson But we love you... Wanna see my nipple?:D"-I.M.O.G. it is Microsoft and they revel in our misery lol- Proxish
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briansun1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: on your window sill staring at you	I also wish they that they will sell this in white or red. as the black dose not do with my case well imho Now I want to see this thing compared to the other swiftech kits. __________________ Seagate 1tb hard drive ASUS Maximus V Gene Intel Ivy Bridge 3570K Kingston HyperX 3K SSD SAMSUNG 8GB 240-pin DDR3 1600 SILVERSTONE Strider Plus 500W 80PLUS BRONZE Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz DOUBLE DISSIPATION EDITION "forget this, forget everything. logic didn't just go out the window, it went off a cliff." - Troy Jackson But we love you... Wanna see my nipple?:D"-I.M.O.G. it is Microsoft and they revel in our misery lol- Proxish
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02-19-13, 05:39 PM	#37
Mindrot Join Date: Feb 2013	Looks like a great unit. I plan on getting one eventually. Will customize the tubing of course. __________________ Case: In-Win Dragon Rider Motherboard: Asus Premium P6X58D CPU: Intel i7 970 @ 4.2Ghz Power: OCZ 850W Modular PSU Cooling: XtremeGear Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan RAM: 12GB Kingston Hyper-X 1600 GPU: Asus GTX 680-DC2T 2GB SLI HDD: 2TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB Monitor: Samsung 23" PX2370 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Battlefield 3 Edition Mouse: Razer DeathAdder
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02-19-13, 05:45 PM	#38
briansun1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: on your window sill staring at you	me too ^^ unless they come out with white or red tubing options __________________ Seagate 1tb hard drive ASUS Maximus V Gene Intel Ivy Bridge 3570K Kingston HyperX 3K SSD SAMSUNG 8GB 240-pin DDR3 1600 SILVERSTONE Strider Plus 500W 80PLUS BRONZE Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz DOUBLE DISSIPATION EDITION "forget this, forget everything. logic didn't just go out the window, it went off a cliff." - Troy Jackson But we love you... Wanna see my nipple?:D"-I.M.O.G. it is Microsoft and they revel in our misery lol- Proxish
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02-19-13, 05:49 PM	#39
Mindrot Join Date: Feb 2013	Easily changeable im sure __________________ Case: In-Win Dragon Rider Motherboard: Asus Premium P6X58D CPU: Intel i7 970 @ 4.2Ghz Power: OCZ 850W Modular PSU Cooling: XtremeGear Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan RAM: 12GB Kingston Hyper-X 1600 GPU: Asus GTX 680-DC2T 2GB SLI HDD: 2TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB Monitor: Samsung 23" PX2370 Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Battlefield 3 Edition Mouse: Razer DeathAdder
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02-19-13, 05:55 PM	#40
ivanlabrie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina	The tubing and fittings might be complicated, you might have to read a few of the threads where Swiftech reps give answers such as the ocn and xs h220 threads. Search those or ask there. Not sure any Swiftech reps or Gabe himself lurk this thread atm. __________________ "What it can take scales inversely with how much you want it to not die." Bobnova
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