So, everything’s all right with this Symphony, but I’ve got two questions. Why did the developer use such weak pumps for a system of that class and that price and why did they use this design of the water-block? The radiator’s potential cannot be revealed because of the weak pumps and the improper design of the water-block’s input pipes (which are too thin). Just take a look at the numbers:

I deliberately tested the system in passive mode and the results speak for themselves. If this system were equipped with a high-quality pump and if the water-block were just a little improved, it would deliver the same performance as the best products on the market. I didn’t like the sound the system made: 1400rpm is too high a speed and the fans are loud, especially since the system should be absolutely silent to meet its own market positioning. Well, you can try to put a speed controller on the tower’s back panel with the help of a drill, but I don’t understand why the manufacturer neglected to do so, considering the price of the product.

Thus, the system can be recommended as it is and to those who can spend the money asked. It just has no analogs. I think you may appreciate it even more if you’ve been into assembling your own custom-made water-cooling systems. It will take no more than $50 to replace the pump and the reservoir and to install a speed controller, but the resulting performance will be much higher. As for the price of the system, it won’t seem high for those users who it is intended for.

Highs: Easy assembly and filling; Excellent performance; Superb design

Lows: Big size; Weak pumps; No fan-speed controller

Conclusion: A unique and eye-catching system, the Symphony will make an ideal CPU cooler for a high-performance HTPC.

Average price: $340