Conclusion

The performance of the Swiftech H20-120-P is so impressive that it makes us rethink all our concepts concerning water-based cooling at large. “Consumer” water-cooling systems just can’t offer efficiency like that to those users who don’t just need a complex solution, but aim at the maximum performance. True enthusiasts can choose from much more serious solutions, and one of the leaders in this market is Swiftech.

The product can be described as “industrial”. The extremely powerful pump (with true 1200 liters per hour), the well-designed radiator and water-block, the thick pipes and the “professional” filling and bleeding system all say that the system is targeted at serious users. The noise remains low at that (quieter than the Titan TWC-A04, but louder than the Aucma CoolRiver 3), while the installation is no problem at all if you just take the trouble of reading the manual. Also unlike low-end systems there are numerous exclusive accessories for the Swiftech system, including water-blocks with Peltier elements.

Grades:

• CPU water-block: 10/10;
• Water-block fastening: 8/10;
• Radiator: 8/10;
• Pump: 10/10;
• Reservoir: 0/10;
• Liquid: 10/10;
• Fittings: 8/10;
• Tubes: 10/10;
• Design: 9/10;
• Compactness: 6/10;
• Expandability: 10/10;
• System exterior: 9/10;
• Packaging: 10/10;
• Accessories: 10/10;
• User manual: 10/10;
• Price/performance ratio: 10/10.

We’re going to offer this table in each future test of water-cooling systems. We don’t make any allowances for inexpensive systems – the best grade goes to excellent products, irrespective of their price.

Highs:

• Astonishing efficiency of all components;
• Flexible configuration;
• Expandability and upgradeability.

Lows:

• More complicated assembly and installation than with budget consumer systems.

The Swiftech H20-120-P is a product of highest quality that costs each cent of the money you are asked to pay for it. It is water-based cooling as it is meant to be!