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Entry Level Liquid-Cooling System vs. Hi-End Air Cooler: Swiftech H2O-220 Compact Review (page 10)

Category: Coolers

by Sergey Lepilov

[ 03/24/2008 | 01:15 PM ]

Conclusion

Swiftech H₂O-220 Compact liquid-cooling system has certainly made the most favorable impression. I don’t think I have to repeat that the cooling efficiency of this system is far beyond any competition against mass production liquid-cooling solutions such as SilverStone Tundra TD01 or Thermaltake Big Water 760i, while its price is at least not any higher. I don’t know for sure if one can put together a set of components that will be as efficient and at the same time not more expensive than $140, but I believe the price of Swiftech H₂O-220 Compact is more than acceptable. Moreover, this system is universal and according to users’ feedback, the powerful pump will allow adding graphics card and mainboard chipset water blocks without losing any of the efficiency.

As for the drawbacks, there are hardly any: the only thing I would like to point out is pretty weak rear case panel retention for the radiator unit with the fans. Other than that, Swiftech H₂O-220 Compact is a truly remarkable solution, although it could certainly use an even quieter pump.